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Bedsore Attorney in Roswell, NM

Pressure Ulcer Neglect Claims for Roswell & Chaves County Families

Harvey, Foote & Baker Law Firm represents families in Roswell, New Mexico, whose loved ones have suffered bedsores or pressure ulcers in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. When a wound develops because a facility failed to reposition, monitor, or treat a resident, that failure may be actionable neglect. We work to hold those facilities accountable.

If your family is dealing with a loved one’s bedsore and you suspect neglect played a role, call us for a free consultation at (505) 295-2245. There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Why Roswell Families Retain Harvey, Foote & Baker Law Firm

Founded in 2005, we have focused our practice on nursing home abuse and neglect from day one. Every case we take involves a vulnerable person whose facility had a duty of care and fell short. That singular focus shapes how we investigate, prepare, and litigate these claims.

Attorney Dusti Harvey brings a background shaped by prior service as in-house corporate counsel and a mediator for a national nursing home chain. That experience means she knows how facilities document pressure ulcer cases, how risk managers evaluate exposure, and how defense teams build their arguments. We use that knowledge on behalf of the families we represent.

We also provide bilingual representation in English and Spanish, making our services accessible to families throughout Chaves County and the surrounding region.

Our Approach to Bedsore Neglect Cases

Bedsore neglect cases carry real emotional weight. A family member trusted a facility with their loved one’s care, and that trust was broken. We take that seriously. Our approach combines thorough factual investigation with the courtroom experience to pursue these cases through trial when settlement doesn’t serve our clients’ goals.

Many nursing home cases resolve through negotiation, and we work efficiently toward that outcome. But we don’t treat settlement as the default. When a facility or its insurer won’t fairly compensate a family, we’re prepared to litigate.

Filing a Bedsore Claim in Roswell, New Mexico

Civil nursing home negligence cases arising in Roswell are handled by the Chaves County District Court, part of New Mexico’s Fifth Judicial District. Filing deadlines matter. Under NMSA 37-1-8, New Mexico’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including nursing home neglect injuries, is three years from the date of injury. If a loved one died from complications related to a pressure ulcer, NMSA 41-2-2 gives surviving family members three years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim.

Waiting to consult an attorney can limit your options. Evidence from nursing home records, wound documentation, and staffing logs can be harder to obtain as time passes.

Free Consultations for Roswell & Chaves County Families

We offer free consultations to help families in Roswell, NM, and throughout Chaves County understand whether a loved one’s bedsore reflects actionable neglect. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. We’re available in English and Spanish.

Contact Harvey, Foote & Baker Law Firm today at (505) 295-2245 to schedule your free consultation.

What Bedsores Are & How They Progress

A bedsore, also called a pressure sore, pressure injury, or decubitus ulcer, is a wound that forms when prolonged pressure cuts off blood flow to an area of skin. Residents who can’t reposition themselves independently are at the greatest risk, and factors like poor nutrition, dehydration, and a compromised immune system increase that risk further.

These wounds don’t stay mild when left untreated. What begins as red or purple discoloration can progress to open sores affecting deeper layers of tissue. Pressure ulcers are classified in four stages: stage 1 involves intact but discolored skin; stage 4 involves deep wounds exposing muscle, tendon, or bone. Additional classifications cover unstageable wounds and suspected deep tissue injuries where the full extent of damage isn’t immediately visible.

When a Bedsore Points to Nursing Home Neglect

Not every pressure sore reflects negligence, but advanced wounds frequently do. Stage 3 and stage 4 ulcers, which extend into deeper tissue, are more likely to result from a facility’s failure to prevent or properly treat the wound than from unavoidable medical factors.

Standard care in long-term facilities requires regular repositioning of at-risk residents, routine skin monitoring, adequate nutrition and hydration, and care plans that address documented risk factors. Federal nursing home regulations require facilities to take steps to prevent pressure ulcers and to treat them properly when they develop. When a facility ignores those obligations and a resident develops a serious wound as a result, that failure may form the basis of a neglect claim.

Steps for Families Who Suspect Bedsore Neglect

If you believe a loved one’s wound developed because the facility failed to provide adequate care, a few early steps can strengthen your position. Start by speaking directly with nursing home staff about when the wound was first identified, how it was treated, and what prevention measures were in place. Document those conversations in writing.

If the facility’s response is unsatisfactory, reviewing applicable regulations and reporting concerns to the appropriate state authorities can create an additional record. Once those communications leave your concerns unresolved, consulting an attorney can be the right next step.

Evidence in a Bedsore Neglect Claim

Building a pressure ulcer neglect case depends on documentation. Medical records showing the wound’s stage and treatment history are central, alongside facility incident reports and staffing or care-plan records that reflect whether the facility followed its own protocols. Photographs tracking how the wound changed over time can show whether adequate care was provided or withheld.

At Harvey, Foote & Baker Law Firm, Attorney Harvey’s background inside a national nursing home chain informs how we approach records requests, identify staffing failures, and anticipate how a facility will characterize its own conduct. That preparation gives our clients a clearer picture of their case before we ever enter a negotiation or courtroom.

What Sets Us Apart

You Deserve Maximum Compensation
Our team is committed to standing up for the injured in New Mexico. When you or your loved one have been harmed because of someone else's negligence, you don't just deserve compensation, you deserve justice.
You Deserve an Experienced Legal Team
Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases and are true legal innovators when it comes to pursuing cases. We have the tools, resources, and knowledge to properly obtain maximum compensation on your behalf.
You Deserve New Mexico Advocates
At Harvey, Foote & Baker Law Firm we are New Mexico-based attorneys who understand how scary and difficult this time can be. When you work with us, we can guarantee that you, your family, and your case are of the highest priority to us.
You Deserve Dedicated Representation
Since 2005 our team has been solely dedicated to protecting the rights of those injured and mistreated in nursing homes throughout the state. We know and understand how the system works and how to obtain the best possible outcome on your behalf.

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