In most cases, bedsores and pressure ulcers are entirely preventable, albeit very painful medical conditions. Typically, patients in nursing homes or hospitals who haven’t been moved in a long time will develop them. When hospital negligence causes these injuries, patients and their families may be entitled to compensation for the resulting medical expenses, pain and suffering, and ongoing care costs. If your family member has developed pressure ulcers and you suspect he or she is a victim of malpractice or abuse, you can turn to a Houston bedsore and pressure ulcers lawyer from Davis & Davis to fight for the justice you deserve. Contact us today to learn about how we can help.
Did a Hospital or Care Facility Fail to Prevent Bedsores? Our Houston Bedsore Lawyer Can Help
If you or your family member developed a pressure ulcer while in the care of a hospital, rehabilitation center, or another type of care facility, this was very likely the result of someone’s negligence. A medical provider, a caregiver, a caregiving organization, or the institutional management may have failed in one or more of these ways:
- If the person was immobile, responsible employees failed to turn him or her often enough and/or use a mattress device to prevent bedsores.
- Nurses and/or care staff failed to monitor for changes to the skin indicating a pressure ulcer.
- A doctor or nurse failed to correctly diagnose a pressure ulcer in a timely manner.
- The care staff failed to take immediate remedial measures in the early stages of developing the bedsores.
- The institution did not train staff adequately on ways to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Caregivers did not keep sheets and other materials next to the skin clean and dry.
A pressure ulcer, a decubitus ulcer, and a bedsore are all terms used to describe the same type of skin injury. In the early stages of a developing bedsore, the skin may be bruised or reddened. Ongoing negligence may allow it to develop an infection, possibly leading to sepsis, which can be fatal.
What Should You Do if Your Family Member Has Developed Bedsores?
As soon as you suspect your family member has bedsores, you will naturally want to speak with a nurse or another responsible care provider. At the same time, you will want to know the injured person’s legal rights (and/or family members’ rights). If the wound is more advanced, your case may be more urgent and you should seek legal counsel without delay. Our Houston bedsores and pressure ulcers lawyer can assist you today.
No Recovery, No Fees
At Davis & Davis, we offer free initial consultations for any suspected medical or nursing home malpractice occurring in hospitals and other care facilities. We have helped many clients recover compensation following such traumas. We will advise and represent you or your family member on a contingency basis. You may also want to ensure accountability for the institution beyond financial justice. Our Houston bedsores and pressure ulcers lawyers have handled numerous nursing home and medical malpractice cases, including remedial action requirements.
Contact a Houston Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers Lawyer Today
The bottom line is the negligence of a care facility leading to your family member developing bedsores or pressure ulcers should not go unaccounted for. Our firm is here to help you pursue the compensation and accountability you deserve. To schedule a consultation, contact us online today or call (713) 781-5200. Our case evaluations are free, and our Houston bedsores and pressure ulcers lawyers are prepared to fight for the justice you and your family deserve.
