Charlotte Trial Lawyers Advocating for Bed Sore Victims
Some of the most common injuries caused by nursing home abuse and neglect are bed sores. As experienced attorneys, we have handled many cases on behalf of North Carolina nursing home residents and their families, helping them take action by holding facilities accountable for the harm caused by bed sores and other serious injuries. Our Charlotte law firm has established a record of success in litigation, including several recoveries in excess of $1,000,000.
About Bed Sores
Bed sores (often called pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) are painful sores that immobile nursing home residents sometimes experience. They are extremely vulnerable to infection and, if left untreated, can lead to sepsis and wrongful death.
Bed sores most often form on pressure points — the tailbone, heels and elbows. They occur when a particular part of the body is exposed to pressure for an extended period of time. It is broken down and rubbed away, leaving a painful sore.
Through adequate care and repositioning, the vast majority of bed sores are preventable. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed and their residents do not receive the level of care they deserve. Residents are left in beds or wheelchairs for extended periods of time without being turned or repositioned. And, sadly, this neglect can lead to devastating effects for the elderly and their families.
Residents of assisted living centers may also suffer from bed sores when they are inappropriately placed in a facility and need a greater level of care than is provided for them.
Families visiting a loved one in a nursing home should follow our tips for keeping a loved one safe and check for bed sores. Repositioning an elderly or disabled resident can help you identify problem areas before they become bed sores.
If someone you love has experienced bedsores in a North Carolina nursing home, contact the North Carolina trial lawyers at Jackson & McGee, LLP, by calling our Charlotte office at 704-246-3295 or toll free at 866-753-6982. You may also complete our online contact form.
