Jefferson County Pressure Sore Injury Attorneys
When we send our loved ones to nursing homes, we have a right to expect that they will be treated with kindness, compassion and respect. We have a right to expect that they will receive quality care.
Many nursing homes provide quality care to their patients. Unfortunately, there are many others that provide substandard care due to understaffing, poorly trained staff and other cost cutting measures that prioritize profits over people.
At the Drake Law Firm, we have represented many clients who have suffered as a result of substandard nursing home care. We represent clients in a wide range of nursing home negligence claims.
One of the most common types of nursing home negligence claims is bedsore claims. With proper hygiene, nutrition and care, most nursing home patients should not develop bedsores. If your loved one has developed bedsores, he or she may very well be receiving substandard care. To speak with a personal injury attorney about a bedsore injury, contact our law office in Birmingham, Alabama.
Bedsores Arising From Negligent Care
Nursing homes are expected to provide a very high standard of care to their patients. Nursing home patients are often vulnerable and require a high level of care.
Bedsores are a warning sign that a nursing home patient may not be receiving quality care. Often referred to as pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, bedsores are affected areas of the skin that develop sores due to constant pressure.
Nursing home patients who are unable to turn themselves while laying in bed must be turned frequently to avoid bedsores. Nursing homes have a responsibility to turn patients frequently who are unable to turn themselves. Nursing homes must properly bathe and clean patients, properly feed patients and take other appropriate measures that are designed to prevent bedsores.
Bedsores Can Cause Serious Injury
Bedsores often start out with a redness or irritation of the skin, followed by blisters, which are followed by open sores, which may become infected. Nursing home patients who develop bedsores may suffer serious medical complications or even death.
Bedsores are often preventable. When patients develop bedsores, nursing homes must properly treat the bedsores and take necessary precautions to prevent serious or possibly fatal injuries to their patients.
We Can Help
If your loved one has suffered bedsores due to negligent nursing home care, our personal injury attorneys can help. We are committed to holding negligent nursing homes accountable for injuries cause by their negligence. Our firm has the experience, resources and commitment to protect your rights.
We have a strong record of results. Our conviction to obtain full and fair compensation for our clients is evident in every case we handle. We care about our clients and work diligently to pursue the compensation they need and deserve.
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Our lawyers have experience handling injury claims of all severity, including minor injuries, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. Our Birmingham bedsore injury attorneys represent victims of negligence in communities throughout Alabama and the nation. From anywhere, call us toll free at 866-779-9690 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free case evaluation.
