Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
Pressure Sores Caused by Nursing Home Neglect
Pressure sores, sometimes referred to as bed sores, are very painful injuries that usually stem from neglect. Nursing homes have a responsibility to provide high quality care, attention, and treatment to their residents, which includes making sure the residents do not develop any unnecessary conditions or ailments. When a nursing home fails to provide proper care and a resident develops pressure sores, the nursing home can be held accountable for the residents’ condition and sued for neglect.
If your loved one has developed pressure sores, and you believe it’s because the nursing home staff was neglectful, an experienced Los Angeles nursing home neglect attorney can help you take legal action. At the Law Offices of Michael F. Moran, we have represented many clients whose loved ones were the victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, and can help you file a successful claim.
Pressure Sores: What Are They and How Do They Happen?
A pressure sore (decubitus ulcer) is an open sore on the skin caused by excessive pressure. Pressure sores can form on the back, legs, hip, buttocks, or anywhere else on the body that experiences constant pressure from a bed, chair, wheelchair, or other stationary object that a nursing home resident may rest on. It is very easy to prevent pressure sores from developing. That being said, it is also very easy for pressure sores to form if a nursing home fails to provide a resident with adequate care and attention. Pressure sores will develop if the nursing home fails to turn and reposition the resident, or if a nursing home lets the resident remain in the same position for too long. When a person cannot move to shift their weight, too much pressure may build up, causing a pressure sore to form on the body. Malnutrition and dehydration can also lead to pressure sores, since the body’s immune system is compromised, as well as worsen pressure sores that already exist.
Contact a Los Angeles Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer
If left untreated, a pressure sore can lead to infections, amputation, and even death. If your loved one has developed one or more pressure sores due to the neglect of a nursing home and its staff, you should speak with a skilled Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyer right away. At the Law Offices of Michael F. Moran, you can depend on us to provide you with experienced legal counsel, personal attention, and unwavering dedication. We are fully committing to advocating on your loved one’s behalf, and doing whatever we can to bring the nursing home and its staff to justice. We promise to work hard, and do whatever is necessary to help you recover maximum compensation.
Contact a Los Angeles nursing home neglect attorney at the Law Offices of Michael F. Moran today!
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