A Nursing Home Neglect Attorney in Arizona
Immobile nursing home residents are vulnerable to painful sores that result from continuous stress on body pressure points. When nursing home staff members fail to turn residents in their beds or allow them to sit in wheelchairs for extended periods of time, victims can develop bed sores (also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers).
If you feel that a loved one is suffering from bed sores due to nursing home neglect, our experienced attorneys are here for you. At The Breslo Law Firm, we help people who are suffering from bed sores and other signs of nursing home neglect.
Contact us today online to speak with a knowledgeable Scottsdale, Arizona, nursing home injury attorney.
When Negligence Leads to Bed Sores
Nursing homes typically have policies in place to prevent the formation and exacerbation of bed sores. Unfortunately, these policies are not always followed. Whether due to understaffing, inadequate training or other form of neglect, nursing home staff members sometimes fail to turn residents in their beds and make other adjustments necessary to preventing bed sores.
It is important for family members to check their loved ones for signs of bed sores. Bed sores are prevalent on pressure points (buttocks, hips, legs, heels, elbows) where there is not a lot of padding between skin and bone. Bed sores are extremely painful and slow to heal. They can be exacerbated by continued pressure and are prone to infection. In some cases, they can even lead to wrongful death.
Our attorneys have handled numerous cases involving nursing home abuse and have a long track record of success winning monetary compensation for our clients. If a loved one is suffering due to bed sores, we can help you explore your legal options.
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If your elderly family member is suffering from nursing home neglect, we are here to stand up for his or her rights. Contact us today online to speak with a knowledgeable bed sores lawyer. For your convenience, we offer home and hospital visits by request. We are able to accommodate clients who speak Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese and other languages.
