Bed Sores In Nursing Homes

Evaluating Pressure Sore Injury Claims in Nursing Homes

The law requires that a nursing home must ensure that a resident does not develop pressure-sores unless the residents medical condition shows that the pressure sores were unavoidable. In some cases, pressure sores can be unavoidable.

Many times the development of pressure sores is avoidable, and the reason for pressure sore development is the negligence of the nursing home.

Has your loved one suffered from bed sores while in the care of a nursing home?

At the law offices of PKSD, we are the largest nursing home abuse law firm in Wisconsin and can help to fight for the justice that you deserve.

Learn more about your legal options and contact our Milwaukee nursing home abuse attorneys today at 414-333-3333. We can also be reached online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via our “Live Chat” or simply click “Contact us” via this website.

How We Can Help To Build A Robust Damages Claim

It is important to note that each case involving pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers, is highly individualized and our law firm will review the medical chart of the resident in order to determine if the development of a pressure sore was avoidable.

We have helped numerous nursing home abuse victims and their families in Wisconsin and can provide the experience that is needed to safely navigate the entire litigation process.

Some of the information we look for includes:

• What was the residents skin condition before admission to the nursing home?
• What medical problems did the resident have? Some medical problems such as diabetes, kidney failure and paralysis place the resident at risk of developing bedsores.
• Was good care given in the home, such as turning and proper positioning of a patient, use of devices to relieve pressure such as special mattresses, beds and padding to protect areas at risk for breakdown such as the heels and elbows?
• Was the resident kept clean and dry to prevent skin breakdown?
• Was the resident receiving adequate nutrition and fluids?
• Was the resident identified as being at risk for pressure sores, and if so, was a preventative care plan implemented?
• How many bedsores developed, how severe, and where are they located on the body?
• Was a doctor and/or wound care specialist consulted and whether they were actively and consistently involved in treatment?
• Is there accurate documentation in the medical chart of assessments of the skin, turning and repositioning, and treatment of the decubitus ulcers?
• Are there pictures of the pressure sores?
• Did the pressure sores lead to serious complications such as infection, amputation and sepsis (the spread of the infection to the bloodstream) that can lead to death?

Have Questions? Contact Our Lawyers Today

As the largest nursing home abuse law firm in Wisconsin, our highly trained attorneys have DETAILED knowledge of Wisconsin’s nursing home abuse and neglect laws.

We understand the trauma that many residents and their families can face in these types of situations and can provide the dependable, compassionate legal advice that is needed to fully litigate these types of lawsuits.

To find out how our Milwaukee injury lawyers can help you, call us today at 414-333-3333 and let’s discuss the merits of your claim.

 

Schedule Your Free Consultation with a Pressure Sore Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one developed pressure sores due to neglect in a nursing home or care facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our nursing home abuse lawyer at PKSD can help investigate the circumstances and pursue accountability. Contact us to tell us about your case – the consultation is free. PKSD helps victims in all of Wisconsin, and our firm is conveniently located near you. We have an office in 1110 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr #320, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Call (414) 333-3333 to schedule your free case evaluation today.