-: Pressure ulcers or bedsores
are really just what they sound like.
It is an injury or a wound that develops
from an area of the body that is in contact
with a surface for a prolonged period of time.
-: If your loved one has pressure sores and that's not part
of the natural aging process or the natural disease process,
those are almost always due to neglect.
-: Bedsores, unfortunately, are very common.
They're one of the most common types
of injuries that we see in our cases.
However, they're very easy to prevent in most cases.
Simple turning and repositioning to offload pressure
to those areas can prevent most pressure injuries.
The problem that we see
with nursing homes and long-term care facilities
is that often individuals
require assistance to be able to turn
and reposition, and many nursing homes simply
don't provide the staffing levels that are needed.
-: It's just a frantic, understaffing kind of situation
that leads to negligence and abuse of the resident.
-: If you or your loved one discovers a bedsore,
it's really important to ensure
that that bedsore is properly treated right away
because they can become very severe and very dangerous.
They can become infected and they can cause sepsis
and they can in some cases cause death.
If you've discovered that your loved one has a bedsore,
the first thing is to ensure
that he or she gets proper treatment.
If you're concerned that the wound appears to be severe,
then absolutely you can call Harvey & Foote Law Firm.
We'd be happy to discuss the situation with you.
We can help you determine
whether you might have a case and we can provide you
with information about the next steps.
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