Summers in Pennsylvania can be brutally hot, and seniors in nursing homes are especially vulnerable to dangerous heat. Unlike most of us, who can grab a cold drink or step into the air conditioning, residents in long-term care facilities rely completely on staff for protection. When a facility fails to take those precautions, it isn’t just unsafe; it may amount to nursing home neglect and open the door for legal action.
At Benjamin Levine Law, our Butler County nursing home neglect lawyers help families hold negligent facilities accountable. If your loved one suffered heat-related illness in a nursing home in Butler, Allegheny, Beaver, or other Western Pennsylvania Counties, you should know the warning signs and your legal options.
Older adults face a significantly higher risk of heat-related illness and death. In the U.S., adults aged 65 and older account for nearly 40% of all heat-related deaths¹.
Here in Western Pennsylvania, the senior population is large and growing. Below are the populations of residents in our local communities aged 65+2:
These numbers show why families across Western PA rely on nursing homes to keep vulnerable seniors safe during extreme summer heat. When facilities fail, the consequences can be catastrophic.
When visiting a nursing home, watch for these red flags:
If you notice these symptoms, alert staff immediately and seek emergency medical care if necessary.
If you believe your loved one is being placed at risk during a heatwave:
Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide safe, dignified care. Failing to protect residents from foreseeable risks, like extreme summer heat, may create liability for:
Headquartered in Cranberry Township, our nursing home neglect attorneys at Benjamin Levine Law represent families in Butler, Allegheny, Beaver, and all Western Pennsylvania Counties. We investigate conditions, gather evidence, and pursue justice so your family can focus on healing.
Call 412-432-6911 | Schedule a Free Consultation
Sources:
¹ CDC, Heat-Related Deaths — United States, 2004–2018, MMWR, July 2020. Retrieved from cdc.gov
² Pennsylvania Department of Health, County Health Profiles (Butler, Beaver, and Allegheny Counties, 2023). Retrieved from health.pa.gov
Summers in Pennsylvania can be brutally hot, and seniors in nursing homes are especially vulnerable to dangerous heat. Unlike most of us, who can grab a cold drink or step into the air conditioning, residents in long-term care facilities rely completely on staff for protection. When a facility fails to take those precautions, it isn’t just unsafe; it may amount to nursing home neglect and open the door for legal action.
At Benjamin Levine Law, our Butler County nursing home neglect lawyers help families hold negligent facilities accountable. If your loved one suffered heat-related illness in a nursing home in Butler, Allegheny, Beaver, or other Western Pennsylvania Counties, you should know the warning signs and your legal options.
Older adults face a significantly higher risk of heat-related illness and death. In the U.S., adults aged 65 and older account for nearly 40% of all heat-related deaths¹.
Here in Western Pennsylvania, the senior population is large and growing. Below are the populations of residents in our local communities aged 65+2:
These numbers show why families across Western PA rely on nursing homes to keep vulnerable seniors safe during extreme summer heat. When facilities fail, the consequences can be catastrophic.
When visiting a nursing home, watch for these red flags:
If you notice these symptoms, alert staff immediately and seek emergency medical care if necessary.
If you believe your loved one is being placed at risk during a heatwave:
Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide safe, dignified care. Failing to protect residents from foreseeable risks, like extreme summer heat, may create liability for:
Headquartered in Cranberry Township, our nursing home neglect attorneys at Benjamin Levine Law represent families in Butler, Allegheny, Beaver, and all Western Pennsylvania Counties. We investigate conditions, gather evidence, and pursue justice so your family can focus on healing.
Call 412-432-6911 | Schedule a Free Consultation
Sources:
¹ CDC, Heat-Related Deaths — United States, 2004–2018, MMWR, July 2020. Retrieved from cdc.gov
² Pennsylvania Department of Health, County Health Profiles (Butler, Beaver, and Allegheny Counties, 2023). Retrieved from health.pa.gov