Nursing Home Injury Law Group

The Nursing Home Injury Law Group is a Las Vegas-based law firm specialising in cases of abuse and negligence in care homes. The firm represents injured residents and their families, including in cases resulting in death. It operates throughout the state of Nevada, from Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin to Reno, Elko, Mesquite and Laughlin.

Who is the lawyer behind the firm?

Charles L. Geisendorf was born in Las Vegas and has been practising law in the area since 1999. Before law school, he served in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, then returned home. He studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and qualified as a lawyer at the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder.

Geisendorf has over 26 years' legal experience, specialising in personal injury and civil litigation. He is admitted to practise before all courts in Nevada, the State Supreme Court, the US District Court for the District of Nevada and the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The website describes him as one of the few lawyers in the area specialising in nursing home litigation.

He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Nevada Justice Association and the Nevada Bar Association. His list of accolades includes the title of Litigator of the Year in 2020, as well as listings in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. He is also listed in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.

What can go wrong in a care home?

The list of practice areas covers eight types of cases. These cover pressure sores, dehydration and malnutrition, choking on food, residents going missing unnoticed, falls, infections, medication errors and physical assaults. Each has a separate page with explanations tailored for families.

The page on pressure sores (bed sores) is a good example. It explains that constant pressure on bony areas, such as the heels, hips or tailbone, reduces blood circulation and damages tissue. The wounds are described in four stages, ranging from redness that does not fade when pressed to lesions that reach the muscle and bone. The first stage, the website states, can often be healed with proper care.

The warning signs are easy for an attentive family to recognise. The skin reddens or changes colour, a hard lump appears, the area is painful, and sometimes the skin breaks. The website links these injuries to a lack of regular repositioning of immobile residents, poor hygiene, poor nutrition and insufficient or untrained staff.

In my opinion, the most useful part is the list of steps for families. First, take photos and make a note of what you see, then ensure the person receives medical care. After that, inform the care home management and seek advice from a solicitor. It's like a car crash: photos taken at the scene say more than any memory a month later.

When a resident goes missing

Elopement means a resident leaves the secure area without the staff realising. It happens mainly to people with dementia or Alzheimer's. Outdoors, they face risks such as extreme weather, traffic, drowning or falls, and some can no longer remember their own names.

The website also lists what a care home should do to prevent such incidents. Doors and windows need locks and alarms, whilst motion sensors and GPS wristbands aid in monitoring. Staff must be trained, and every at-risk resident needs their own care plan and additional supervision during high-risk periods.

For a family in Las Vegas, where summer temperatures soar, an unnoticed walk lasting a few hours can become dangerous. The risk also increases at times of the day when confusion is more pronounced, which the website lists as one of the triggering factors. Warning signs, such as restlessness, confusion or a strong urge to leave, are described on the same page.

How does the firm work?

Every client receives direct legal support, with access to a solicitor and regular updates on their case. The team investigates the cause of the injury, analyses medical records, gathers evidence and negotiates with insurers. If no settlement is reached, the firm takes the case to court.

The compensation sought includes medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, lost earnings and, where applicable, punitive damages. In addition to handling specific cases, the firm aims to help prevent future abuse in care homes in Nevada. For a family that has placed its trust in a care home, having a strong voice on their side makes a big difference.

As a reviewer, I have noticed that client testimonials emphasise the human aspect. One client describes Geisendorf as approachable and caring, whilst a five-star review praises the team for their warmth, compassion and efficiency. The website also features a link to further Google reviews.

How do you get in touch?

The initial case assessment is free and can be requested via the contact page. The form includes fields for surname, first name, email, telephone number and message, and the website also displays a telephone number. The email address and opening hours are not listed, whilst the blog features useful articles, such as one on the deadline for filing a lawsuit in Nevada.

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