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Bedbound seniors face a high risk of developing bedsores, and unfortunately, many nursing home residents require extra care and support due to conditions that keep them confined to bed for much of the day. Many nursing homes lack adequate staff or caregivers to help reposition residents regularly, increasing the risk of bedsores. When bed sores develop in Uniondale nursing homes as a result of neglect, the injured senior may have the right to file a claim for compensation. Our nursing home abuse attorneys are ready to help you take legal action.
Bedsores, also known as pressure sores, develop due to prolonged pressure on the skin, which reduces blood flow to the area and causes significant damage. Seniors, who generally have thinner, more fragile skin, are at greater risk of developing bed sores than younger adults.
In Uniondale nursing homes, bedsores often develop because seniors do not receive adequate assistance with repositioning or mobility. This is particularly common among residents confined to bed due to illness or injury. However, seniors with mobility challenges who spend excessive time in a wheelchair or who rely on assistance to move around are also at risk.
When bedsores occur in Uniondale nursing homes, seniors and their families often question who is responsible. In many cases, the nursing home may bear liability due to:
Often, pressure sores occur because the nursing home does not have adequate staff to take care of the needs of all seniors in the facility. Poor communication can also contribute to the risk, since staff members may not know whether a senior has been moved recently or needs treatment for developing pressure sores. When the nursing home does not take care of senior residents, resulting in pressure sores and other health conditions, the nursing home may bear liability for the incident. Seniors will usually file a claim against the nursing home directly.
When the Uniondale nursing home’s lack of care leads to bedsores, the affected senior may have the right to seek compensation. Typically, a nursing home neglect claim will include compensation for the cost of medical expenses related to treating the pressure sores, the costs of transferring to another nursing home facility if the current facility cannot meet the senior’s increased care needs, and compensation for pain and suffering experienced as a result of the injuries.
While the senior will usually need to file the claim personally, a designated power of attorney may file the claim on their behalf if authorized to handle legal matters.
If you or a loved one has suffered from bedsores due to negligence in a Uniondale nursing home, you may be entitled to compensation. Working with an experienced attorney can help you build your case, establish liability, and pursue the damages you deserve. Contact Duffy & Duffy, PLLC, today for a free consultation.
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