Arizona Pressure Sore Lawyers
One of the most shocking forms of nursing home negligence is the fact that in some facilities, residents are so neglected that they develop bed sores, and then those bed sores are not detected and treated in enough time to avoid serious, potentially fatal consequences.
At The Leader Law Firm, in association with Aiken & Scoptur, our Tucson nursing home bed sore lawyers help residents and their families hold neglectful nursing homes accountable. For a free consultation with an experienced personal injury trial attorney, contact us today.
Understanding the Causes of Bed Sores
Bed sores, also known as decubitus ulcers or pressure sores, can develop when bedridden people are not turned or moved frequently enough. The sores are caused by pressure and friction that build up in the parts of their bodies that are in contact with their beds.
If bed sores are not treated promptly, they can get larger and more severe. Eventually, they can get infected, resulting in the potentially fatal condition of sepsis.
Nursing homes have a responsibility to assess whether residents are active enough to avoid bed sores or whether they need to be turned on a regular basis by trained staff members. In the latter case, they must then provide adequate staffing to attend to these residents.
Holding Negligent Nursing Homes Accountable
If your parent, spouse or other loved one has gotten severely ill or died as a result of a pressure sore that he or she developed in a nursing home, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim so that the responsible parties can be held accountable.
Our attorneys have the record and reputation to effectively stand up for the rights of nursing home residents. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss what we can do to help you pursue a nursing home neglect lawsuit.
