Help for Victims of Bed Sores
Bed-ridden or wheelchair-bound people can suffer from bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers. These sores can develop quickly and, if left untreated, result in very serious injuries or even death.
If a loved one lives in a nursing home and is unable to move without assistance, you need to pay close attention to his or her condition. If you notice any redness or sponginess on your loved one's back, buttocks or legs or deeper, crater-like wounds, get medical help immediately.
Then contact Stewart and DeChant for a free consultation regarding your legal options.
If we find evidence of neglect on the part of the nursing home, we can take action to obtain compensation and justice for the wrongs that have been done.
Stages of Bed Sores
Nursing home personnel and management sometimes neglect their residents, resulting in bed sores or other injuries. Residents of nursing homes are not always fully aware of their situation. It is often up to you to notice any signs of bedsores.
There are four stages of bedsores:
Stage One — The skin itches, hurts or feels spongy. White skin will look red in the affected area. Stage one bedsores for people with darker skin will look blue, purple, gray or ashen.
Stage Two — The sore looks like a blister or abrasion, and surrounding areas will appear discolored.
Stage Three — Tissue below the skin is starting to be damaged. A deep, crater-like wound may appear.
Stage Four — Damage extends to underlying muscle, bone, tendons and joints.
Compensation and Justice for Your Loved One's Suffering
Stewart and DeChant lawyers are experienced nursing home neglect attorneys. If your loved one has suffered bed sores or other neglect or abuse at a nursing home, we can undertake a legal effort designed to obtain compensation for your loved one's medical costs and suffering.
Our firm will carefully investigate your case — learning the extent of your loved one's injuries and documenting the negligence of nursing home personnel or management. We will work to build a strong and persuasive case designed to obtain maximum compensation — and justice for the wrongs that were done to your family member.
Free Consultation with a Lawyer
Contact us for a free consultation with Stewart and DeChant. We can meet with you in our offices in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, or at another place of your choosing.
