Category : Bedsores

If your loved one lives in a nursing home or is treated in a hospital, you probably do not expect to see a sign of neglect, such as a bedsore. Contrary to popular belief, bedsores are avoidable, even in individuals with factors that predispose them to the condition. Read on for more information about those factors, why bedsores are a sign of neglect, and how your loved one can obtain compensation for the expenses and...

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, occur from prolonged pressure on a specific area of the body. Usually, this pressure occurs because negligent caregivers did not help a patient who cannot easily move around and is confined to a bed or wheelchair. Pressure sores can develop in hours and can lead to serious complications if not treated immediately. Healthcare professionals need to regularly assess a patient’s risk of pressure sores and monitor...

After suffering pressure sores in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, or another long-term care setting, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit to cover the cost of your injuries. Many people, however, find themselves wondering just how long it will take to receive that compensation, particularly as medical bills continue to mount. How long does it take to file a lawsuit for a pressure sore? How long will it take for you...

Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, often develop when someone has to spend a great deal of time in one position, such as when a person is confined to bed or in a wheelchair. This, in turn, only happens when caregivers, including nurses, fail to adequately move and otherwise care for their patients. Thus, they need to learn to identify pressure sores—in particular, who is likely to develop them and who requires the attention and...

When an individual who is bed- or wheelchair-bound is neglected by their caretakers, they can develop deep decubitus ulcers on their skin. Ulcers are preventable when proper assistance is provided. Unfortunately, many people who require care at a facility or from a home caregiver are at risk of developing pressure ulcers, often causing unnecessary and debilitating pain and serious injuries that can become deadly if left untreated. In this blog post, we will delve into...

Many people will experience long-term care in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, rehabilitation center or another medical facility for themselves or a loved one. When you face extended periods under the care of medical professionals and facilities, you do so with the expectation that it will provide you or your loved one with the best possible care. While treatment, medication, and therapy are all important components of your care, these facilities must address...

In the United States, the prevalence of decubitus ulcers, also known as pressure ulcers, is at a high of around 8 percent. These ulcers lead to thousands of deaths each year. Most of these deaths occurred in those over the age of 80 and resulted from the pressure ulcer causing a significant blood infection such as sepsis (also known as septicemia). Pressure ulcers are a growing problem in healthcare and medical malpractice cases. Those suffering...