A Strong Advocate for Victims of Assisted Living Facility Negligence and Abuse
Attorney Robert D. Ahlstrom advocates for victims of Assisted Living Facility (ALF) negligence and abuse. An accomplished personal injury lawyer since 1974, Mr. Ahlstrom handled his first ALF negligence claim in 1997 when he successfully represented the family of an Alzheimer's resident who fell to her death from an unsecured window. Since then, he has developed in-depth knowledge and experience in the prosecution of other ALF negligence and abuse claims, achieving positive results for victims and their families. Mr. Ahlstrom concentrates his practice representing victims of ALF and nursing home negligence and abuse throughout Maryland.
More ALFs Means More Negligence Claims
As our population ages, people are increasingly relying on assisted living care to meet their daily needs. The number of ALFs in Maryland has dramatically expanded in recent years. There has been a corresponding increase in the number of injury incidents in these facilities. Injuries in ALFs are often the result of:
- Understaffing
- Poorly trained staff
- Inadequate government oversight
- Insufficient resources to properly meet a resident's needs
ALF Claims Differ from Nursing Home Cases
Assisted living negligence and abuse claims are different from nursing home negligence and abuse cases. Mr. Ahlstrom understands the unique differences between assisted living and nursing home injury claims, and uses his knowledge to build strong cases and obtain favorable results for his clients. A successful ALF claim does not always result in a trial. Often, a successful outcome can be achieved through a pre-trial mediated settlement. Whether an injury or illness has occurred in an ALF or nursing home, Mr. Ahlstrom and nurse paralegal, Melissa A. Bowlin, RN, BSN, stand ready to evaluate your claim and assist you.
Contact Us
Experience Counts. From our office in Columbia, we represent people in the Baltimore area and throughout Maryland. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury, put our experience and track record to work for you. Contact us for a free initial consultation to learn how we can help. Call 410-730-1875.
