Yes, if the fall was preventable and caused by a “breach of duty.” Many facilities claim falls are inevitable accidents, but California law requires them to have “Fall Prevention Plans.” If the facility failed to provide bed rails, floor mats, or adequate supervision as required by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, they can be held liable for the resulting fractures or head injuries.

Discover if you can sue a Fremont nursing home for a fall, and learn how care plan violations, understaffing, and California elder abuse laws hold facilities accountable.