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Bedsores
Despite public opinion that says otherwise, bedsores are not a common or unavoidable condition at nursing homes. These sores are easily avoidable through good hygiene and frequent movement in bed. A good nursing home will change sheets at least once daily and will regularly move immobilized patients. If one of your loved one lives in a nursing home and has bedsores, he or she may be neglected or abused by the home. Never ignore bedsores in nursing home patients. If left untreated, bedsores can result in infections or require surgery. They may even cause paralysis or death.
Bed sores are a condition resulting from excessive exposure to wetness, poor nutrition and immobility leaving the person in one position for extensive periods. These sores may also be called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers. The sores can be extremely painful and may be embarrassing to the patients.
Our firm has extensive practice in recognizing the signs and consequences of nursing home abuse and neglect and we are here to help. Remember, when you bring a lawsuit against a negligent or abusive nursing home, you are not only helping your family member, but every nursing home patient in the country. When you hire a professional medical malpractice attorney to stand up against neglect and abuse, you send a strong message to nursing homes everywhere, reminding them to provide suitable care for their patients -or face the consequences.
If your loved one is suffering from bedsores in his or her nursing home, call an experienced medical malpractice attorney from our firm today. We can provide you with a case evaluation, advice for your family member and an initial consultation -all for free. For the sake of your loved one and nursing home patients everywhere, contact a medical malpractice lawyer immediately.