In Alberta, nursing home facilities are regulated by laws and standards intended to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. However, when negligence occurs, families have the right to seek legal recourse. Common claims in nursing home negligence cases include:
- Personal Injury Claims: Seeking compensation for injuries sustained due to negligence.
- Wrongful Death Claims: Pursued if negligence leads to a resident’s death.
- Breach of Contract: When the facility fails to fulfill its obligations under the care agreement.
To succeed in such claims, families must prove that the nursing home breached its duty of care and that this breach directly caused harm.