Your Trusted Valdosta Nursing Home Falls And Fractures Lawyers
Last updated on October 14, 2026
When a loved one suffers a fall in a nursing home, the injuries can be life-altering. Broken hips, fractured bones and head injuries are among the most serious consequences of nursing home falls – and for elderly residents, these injuries can trigger a devastating chain of health complications. What makes these situations even harder is knowing that many of these falls were preventable.
At Jody D. Peterman, LLC, we have been standing up for injured Georgia residents since 1995. With nearly three decades of trial experience and more than 200 jury trials behind us, we know what it takes to build a strong case and fight for the compensation your family deserves. If your loved one suffered a fracture at a nursing home in Lowndes County or anywhere across South Georgia, a Valdosta nursing home fall lawyer from our team is ready to help you understand your rights and take the next step forward.
Georgia Law And Facility Duty Of Care In Fall Risk Assessments
Under the Nursing Home Reform Act, every facility must conduct an elderly fall risk assessment upon admission and build a care plan around those findings. That assessment is the first line of defense against a preventable injury. When a nursing home skips that process, dismisses known risk factors or cuts corners on staffing, it breaks the legal duty it owes to every person in its care. Georgia law gives nursing home residents the right to proper supervision, assistive equipment and a safe living environment. Failing to provide those protections exposes the facility to a negligence claim.
Is A Nursing Home Automatically Responsible If A Resident Falls And Breaks A Bone?
No, not every fall automatically means the nursing home did something wrong. What matters legally is whether the facility took reasonable steps to prevent the fall, like conducting proper risk assessments and providing adequate supervision. If the nursing home skipped those steps, that is where legal responsibility begins to take shape.
How Do I Know If My Family Member’s Fall Was Caused By Nursing Home Neglect?
Neglect is not always obvious, but certain warning signs can point to the presence of it. Missing bed rails, broken or out-of-reach call lights or improper footwear for a resident with a known fall risk all suggest a breakdown in care. Look at whether the facility was understaffed at the time of the fall, whether your loved one had a history of falls that the staff never addressed and whether the care plan was outdated or simply ignored.
How Long Do I Have To File A Nursing Home Fall Lawsuit In Georgia?
In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the fall to file a lawsuit. If your loved one passed away from their injuries, that same two-year window applies to a wrongful death claim, starting from the date of death.
Talk To A Nursing Home Fracture Attorney In Lowndes County Today
When a loved one suffers a fall due to nursing home negligence in Georgia, you deserve a legal team that will hold the facility accountable and pursue the compensation your family needs. Reach out to us by calling our Valdosta office at 229-588-2608. You may also complete this online form to schedule an appointment with our team.