Choking Injuries in Nursing Homes

These events can lead to brain damage, long-term disability, or even wrongful death. When negligence is to blame, families have the right to hold nursing homes accountable. At Cogburn Davidson, our nursing home choking lawyers in Henderson fight to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped Nevada families demand justice, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for victims of abuse and neglect.

If your loved one suffered harm in a choking incident, call our Henderson office today for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.

How Cogburn Davidson Can Help After a Nursing Home Choking Incident

Navigating the aftermath of a choking incident can feel overwhelming. While you focus on your loved one’s safety and healing, our team will take on the legal fight. When you hire Cogburn Davidson, we will:

  • Investigate the incident: Review medical records, facility logs, and staff actions.
  • Work with experts: Partner with medical and elder care specialists to confirm how negligence contributed to the choking event.
  • Identify liable parties: Determine whether the facility, staff, or management failed in their duty of care.
  • File complaints: Pursue reports through the Nevada Department of Health & Human Services and other oversight bodies.
  • Negotiate or litigate: Stand up to insurance companies and facilities to recover maximum compensation, and take your case to trial if necessary.

With over 40 years of combined experience, our nursing home abuse attorneys know how to uncover the truth, hold negligent facilities accountable, and fight for justice.

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Why Choking Incidents Happen in Nursing Homes

Choking in nursing homes is often linked to neglect or inadequate supervision. Facilities are expected to implement preventive measures tailored to each resident’s medical needs.

Common risk factors include

  • Medical conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, COPD, or dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
  • Certain medications that reduce alertness or muscle control
  • Weak swallow reflex requiring specialized diets or feeding assistance

Nursing homes can reduce choking risks by

  • Providing meals and utensils consistent with care plans
  • Supervising residents during mealtimes
  • Ensuring residents are properly seated and alert while eating
  • Modifying food texture and liquid consistency for high-risk residents
  • Training staff on emergency response protocols, including the Heimlich maneuver

When these precautions are ignored, choking incidents are not just accidents; they may be evidence of abuse or neglect.

Compensation Available in a Henderson Nursing Home Choking Case

If your loved one suffered because a nursing home failed to protect them, you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages, including:

  • Medical bills and hospitalization costs
  • Expenses for increased long-term care needs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Wrongful death damages (if applicable)

At Cogburn Davidson, we will evaluate your case, calculate the full extent of your losses, and fight tirelessly for maximum compensation.

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Long-Term Consequences of Choking

A few moments without oxygen can cause catastrophic injury. If the airway is blocked for too long, choking may result in:

  • Brain damage from oxygen deprivation
  • Permanent organ damage or failure
  • Increased medical and care needs
  • Emotional distress and reduced quality of life
  • Premature death

These outcomes can devastate both the victim and their family, leaving them with lifelong medical expenses and emotional scars. Nursing homes must be held accountable when their failures lead to such preventable harm.

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Jamie S. Cogburn

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  • Member – American Association for Justice
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Yolanda Carapia

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  • Nevada Editorial Board & Character and Fitness Committee - Nevada State Bar
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  • Active Member – Clark County Bar Association
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Take Action With a Henderson Nursing Home Choking Lawyer

Choking incidents in nursing homes are often avoidable, and families deserve answers when neglect puts loved ones at risk. At Cogburn Davidson, we are committed to protecting seniors, holding negligent facilities accountable, and giving families the justice they deserve. Contact us today for your free consultation with a nursing home choking attorney in Henderson. We are available 24/7, and you owe no attorney’s fees unless we win compensation for you.

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