The decision to bring your loved one to a nursing home is a difficult one. You want the best for him or her and are entrusting the home with providing responsible care in your absence. If your loved one suffered from an injury like a bedsore, you know that the nursing staff has neglected your family member. Our attorney can fight this injustice and help ensure that others will not face the same fate.
At The Law Office of Scott M. Miller we handle nursing home neglect and abuse cases. For more than 15 years, our legal professionals have provided experienced, compassionate and individualized legal assistance for our clients.
If a loved one suffered from bedsores contact our Orlando lawyers by calling us toll free at 888-390-0754.
What Is a Bedsore or Pressure Sore?
A bedsore or pressure sore is a skin injury that can range from a red area on the skin to tissue damage that goes all the way down to the bone. They occur because of pressure on the skin and the lack of blood to that area. Generally these occur in people whose movement is restricted.
These horrific injuries occur when the skin folds over itself, from friction burns, or from irritation on the skin, which is often caused by urine, fecal matter or sweat.
Why Do These Occur?
That is a good question. These injuries should not occur because they are indicative of neglect and tantamount to abuse. Although bedsores are inexcusable, they occur for a number of reasons:
- Inaccurate records: If employees negligently fail to keep accurate records it is impossible to tell if they have been moved, fed or looked after. Failure to keep accurate records can result in serious and life-threatening situations for nursing home residents.
- Undertrained staff: Staff that is undertrained may lack the skills to adequately care for nursing home residents.
- Understaffed nursing homes: When a nursing home is understaffed, the residents do not receive the proper care and attention they deserve.
Contact our Kissimmee Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer
If your loved one suffered an injury because of the negligence of a nursing home, you need to speak with a qualified and experienced attorney. Contact us online or by calling us toll free at 888-390-0754.
