Bedsores for Elderly Residents in Cleveland
Ohio Pressure Sore Injury Lawyer
Individuals trust nursing homes to provide proper care and attention for their elderly loved ones. Unfortunately, this trust is often abused and the senior patients suffer. If this has happened to your loved ones, contact a personal injury law firm immediately.
At Mishkind Law Firm, our Cleveland bedsores attorneys have several decades of experience guiding clients through the emotionally challenging legal process of holding a negligent nursing home responsible for the pain and suffering it has caused. Our case preparation begins with a thorough examination of all aspects of your loved one's care, from the qualifications of the staff to the history of the care facility itself. We will vigorously and diligently work to ensure you receive full and fair monetary compensation for any injuries, illnesses or abuses suffered at the nursing home.
What Are Bedsores?
Bedsores, or decubitus ulcers, are skin irritations that are caused by constant pressure to the same body part. Untreated, these sores can become infected and ultimately cause serious damage to muscles, tendons and bones. Bedsores commonly affect individuals who cannot move themselves without the assistance of nursing home personnel. Individuals who are bedridden or confined to wheelchairs are at risk for developing bedsores.
Unfortunately, many people do not notice bedsores until they become painful because they typically infect parts of the body covered by clothes or blankets. If a loved one complains of painful skin irritations or inadequate attention, it might be a clue that he or she is surrounded by a negligent nursing home staff. Deep skin wounds that are staged as Stage III or Stage IV ulcers should be avoided with proper skin inspection and protection. Elderly patients in nursing homes that are not properly treated and are inadequately monitored are at the greatest risk of developing deep infections from these bedsores that can lead to amputations and death. Do not hesitate to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer at our firm to discuss your situation.
Contact a Cleveland Bedsores Lawyer
To arrange a free initial consultation regarding a potential claim involving bedsores or nursing home negligence, please contact us by e-mail, call 216-298-1146 or call toll free 866-558-0231. From offices in Cleveland, we represent clients throughout Ohio.
