Bed Sores and Pressure Ulcers Are a Sign of Nursing Home Negligence
A bed sore, which can also be referred to as a decubitus ulcer, is a type of surface lesion that typically occurs when a portion of the body is under pressure for an extended period of time. Bed sores are a common result of lying in bed or sitting in a certain position for a prolonged period of time. In a nursing home setting, residents frequently develop bed sores when they are confined to a bed or a wheelchair for an extended period of time and are unable to relieve the pressure by rolling over or moving around. Naturally, bed sores often occur near the tailbone or on the back. In the worst cases, bed sores can extend deeply into the flesh and muscle.
Nursing homes are held to the highest standards for maintaining the sanitary conditions and staff assistance necessary to turn or move bed-ridden and immobile residents frequently. Bedding must be changed and residents bathed frequently to inspect for bed sores and prevent infections.
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If your loved one in a nursing home has developed bed sores, it may mean the staff is not diligently meeting the standard of expected care. Talk to the management about the problem, but do not take their word that they will ensure it does not happen again. Only you can protect your loved one's rights.
Humphrey, Farrington & McClain is one of the most successful law firms in the region representing victims of nursing home negligence and abuse. If your loved one in a nursing home has developed bed sores or other types of skin lesions or infections, do not assume management or staff will take care of the problem.
Our team of trial lawyers has been protecting the rights of people receiving institutional and residential health care for more than a quarter century. We know the laws regarding sanitation requirements for bedridden residents of nursing homes and group homes. Let us start protecting their rights today.
Since we founded our firm more than a quarter century ago in Independence, Missouri, our trial attorneys have recovered over $800 million in jury verdicts and settlements in personal injury lawsuits.
We have extensive experience representing victims of nursing home injury cases relating to negligent care and treatment, including:
- Pressure ulcers, skin lesions, infections
- Improper medical treatment, failure to diagnose, prescription errors
- Failure to follow prescribed dietary plan, malnutrition and dehydration
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