Elopement/Wandering Off and Security

Phoenix Attorneys Protecting the Safety of Group Home Residents

When a group home is understaffed and residents have high needs, accidents are bound to happen. Wandering off or elopement from group homes occurs more often than is reported, exposing vulnerable residents to a wide range of dangers.

At Solomon & Relihan, we hold group homes accountable for one thing that should never happen: losing a resident. We represent group home residents and their families who have been exposed to a wide range of harms as a result of group home negligence:

• Dehydration
• Medication-related illness and injury
• Exposure to the elements
• Injury or death in traffic
• Physical or sexual abuse

Adequate staffing and training is critical to a safe group home environment. But they do not always exist. Inadequate staffing, inadequate training, and failure to monitor can all lead to a resident wandering off and becoming seriously injured.

Group homes also fail to identify residents as being at a high risk. Because of this, staff members fail to take measures that adequately prevent wandering off. Staff may also fail to notify appropriate staff members that the person is missing.

Providing the Support Your Family Needs in this Difficult Time

Injuries caused by wandering off can be devastating for families who trusted a group home (or a nursing home) with their loved one's care. At Solomon & Relihan, we understand. We make sure that you get the support you need by providing close personal attention throughout your case.

If someone you love has been injured in a group home, talk to a lawyer about your options. For a free initial consultation about the law on group home negligence, contact our Phoenix law office.