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Causes of and Liability for Bed Sores in Nursing Homes

Common Causes of Bed Sores

There are some common causes of bed sores that may indicate nursing home neglect has taken place. When there is a failure to prevent this type of injury, a staff member or facility may be held liable. A nursing home abuse attorney in Chicago can advise you on liability and what types of damages you may be entitled to recover for your loved one.

Some of the common causes of bed sores include: 

  • dressing that are not regularly changed;
  • wounds that are not adequately treated;
  • bowel or bladder incontinence that is not properly addressed;
  • lack of re-positioning on a regular basis;
  • lack of adequate toileting;
  • lack of pressure-reducing devices;
  • malnutrition; and
  • dehydration.

Your loved one should not have to suffer at the hands of the one who is supposed to care for them. When you entrust your loved one to the care of a nursing home, you expect them to receive the best care possible. When there is a failure to do this and it results in serious injuries or in wrongful death, you may be eligible to file a claim.

Liability in Nursing Home Neglect

If your loved one resides in a nursing home, they are protected by state and federal regulations. If there was no evidence of bed sores prior to entering a nursing home and your loved one developed them afterwards (with a proven clinical explanation for their occurrence), the nursing home may be held liable. Even if your loved one did enter a nursing home with bed sores, there is an expectation that the nursing home will provide proper care and treatment to aid in healing and to prevent infection. A nursing home abuse attorney in Chicago can sit down with you and evaluate your case to determine if your loved one has signs of nursing home neglect. Your nursing home abuse attorney in Chicago can then advise you on your legal options and what steps should be taken next.

When to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Chicago 

A Chicago nursing home abuse attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois nursing home abuse claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

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