If your loved one in a nursing home suffered from bedsores, your family could be eligible for financial compensation. Bedsores are a serious threat to the health of a loved one living in a nursing home. In some cases, bedsores are due to the negligence of a nursing home staff towards residents. You may want to consider taking legal action if you feel as though the nursing home facility you trusted with your loved one’s health contributed to their bedsores by failing to provide adequate care.
There is a Forest Park bedsores lawyer available to help discuss your options. Understanding the possible legal course of action can be complex, but Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help walk you through the process. Call us today for your free case evaluation. We want to make sure your loved one is not further damaged by this situation. If your loved one developed bedsores due to a nursing home’s negligence, you should not have to pay for treatment as this is a condition they are dealing with through no fault of their own. We want to fight on your loved one’s behalf.
Bedsores
Bedsores occur when the skin and underlying tissue is damaged. They can be incredibly painful and cumbersome injuries, and in some cases, bedsores can lead to more serious health issues. If a bedsore becomes an open wound, for example, there is a high risk of infection.
Causes
The causes of bedsores vary, but typically bedsores are caused by prolonged pressure to a particular part of the body. If your loved one is a person with limited mobility who may not move around enough, certain areas of their body may be exposed to pressure and weight more than others. Over the course of days, weeks, or months, if this pressure continues, a sore could emerge.
If your loved one lives in a nursing home, the trained staff should be able to assist them in changing body position to help prevent them from developing bedsores. The failure of nursing home staff to change your family member’s body position frequently enough may be considered a form of negligence. In these cases, you might want to consider taking legal action. There is a Forest Park bedsores lawyer available to answer your questions. Contact Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today.
Common Sites of Bedsores
Pressure ulcers, which is another name for bedsores, most often occur on contact points between the body and a bed, chair, or other objects on which a person might stay for an extended period of time. Places on the body in which bones or joints protrude can cause an increase in pressure and in turn lead to a higher likelihood of pressure sores in these areas. Some of the common sites of bedsores include:
- Shoulders
- Tailbone
- Hips
- Heels
- Ankles
- Parts of the head
Treatment
Bedsores are usually treatable and can go away if addressed immediately and treated properly. As with any medical condition, it is always best to seek guidance from a medical professional. Most bedsores are treated by repositioning a patient, which can more evenly distribute body weight and relieve pressure from an affected area. If the skin or tissue is damaged due to a bedsore, typical wound care treatment regimens may be prescribed. If an infection occurs or if there is an open wound, your loved one should seek immediate medical treatment. Infections can spread to various parts of the body and create the risk of a more serious medical problem.
Legal Action You Can Take
While every case is different, speaking with a legal professional can help you decide what is right for your family. Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help answer your questions. Remember that there is a statute of limitations in the state of Illinois, so acting in a timely manner is in your best interest.
Potentially Recoverable Compensation
Claims related to bedsores developed in nursing homes can result in a variety of compensatory measures awarded by courts. Your family could also receive reimbursement for medical expenses directly related to bedsores. This can be in the form of past medical bills, or for future treatments as needed. In any case, it could be beneficial to work with a Forest Park bedsores lawyer who can help determine if there may be compensation available to you. Pintas & Mullins Law Firm handles bedsores cases and is available today to answer your questions.
For a free legal consultation with a Bedsores Lawyer serving Forest Park, call (800) 794-0444
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Developing bedsores can be very painful and detrimental to one’s health or the health of someone you love. They can lead to more serious conditions such as the risk of infection or loss of mobility. If your loved one developed bedsores while living in a nursing home, it is important to consider the possibility of nursing home abuse. If you want to learn more about taking legal action, contact Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.
It is important to act quickly as you have a limited time to take action. The sooner you do, the sooner you may be able to receive a financial award for your family. We work on a contingency-fee-basis, so you pay nothing up front. We only accept payment if we win your case and take a fee from your settlement.
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