Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Pressure Ulcers
If you have noticed bedsores on your elderly loved one, it could be a sign of neglect. You need a skilled attorney to help you determine if the nursing home or adult care facility was properly caring for your loved one and hold the facility accountable for any injuries.
At Grandy & Martin, P.A., Attorneys at Law in Charlotte, we are knowledgeable and experienced at handling cases of nursing home abuse and neglect. We will work to make sure you understand your options and your rights. If the nursing home, assisted living or nursing facility has neglected or abused your elderly parent or relative, we will help you pursue compensation to cover your loved one's medical expenses as well as pain and suffering.
Get legal advice from a trusted advocate. Contact our Charlotte nursing facility negligence lawyers online, call us at 704-837-8019 or call toll free 877-818-7997 to schedule a free consultation at our North Carolina personal injury law firm. You will pay nothing unless we win your case.
What Is a Bedsore?
A bedsore, also known as a pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer, is an open wound that develops when a person is left in one position too long. It can happen when a resident is not turned in bed frequently or is left sitting in one position too long, such as in a wheelchair. Bedsores can heal if treated early; but if left untreated, a bedsore can lead to infections and serious illness.
Has There Been Neglect?
Bedsores do happen, even when a resident is receiving good care in a nursing home or other facility. However, if they occur frequently or are left untreated, a bedsore can be a good indicator of chronic neglect and abuse in a care facility.
Our attorneys are knowledgeable in medical regulations and the proper standards of care your loved one should receive. We can help you determine if a bedsore is a sign of neglect by conducting a thorough investigation of the care facility. As skilled trial attorneys, we prepare every case as though it were going to trial, so we can effectively negotiate, throughout the course of your case, for the full and fair compensation your loved one deserves.
Contact a Charlotte Pressure Ulcers Injury Lawyers
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced personal injury lawyer regarding your nursing home negligence claim, please contact us.
