Lexington Attorneys Against Elder Abuse and Neglect
Persons who are bedridden, use a wheelchair, or are unable to change their position are at risk for pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers. Bedsores commonly form where bones are close to the skin, such as ankles, back, elbows, heels and hips. Bedsores can cause serious infections, which can be life threatening if left untreated.
If you or someone you love has suffered bedsores due to neglectful hospital or nursing home care, you need experienced legal counsel to identify responsible parties and hold them accountable for your injury and losses.
Experienced Counsel and Support in Nursing Home Negligence Claims
At Hance & Srinivasan, P.L.L.C., in Louisville, Kentucky, our lawyers are experienced in the investigation of nursing home injuries, infection caused by bedsores and neglect. Our Louisville bedsores attorneys are experienced with cases involving:
- Bedsores
- Pressure sores
- Infection
- Failure to rotate bedridden patients
- Improper staffing
- Overall negligent care
The frequency of bedsores can be used as a marker of the quality of care in long-term care settings. More ulcers usually mean poor care, and poor care can potentially mean neglect.
Ensuring Proper Care for Bedridden Patients
Conventional medical practice is to reposition a bedridden patient every two hours, rotating the patient from lying on the spine to lying on either the left side or the right side. Health care providers are required to keep track of the time that a patient is in the current position and to ensure that the patient is turned to a new position.
When a facility has a large number of patients, however, it may become difficult to keep to a schedule. Plus, the multiple changes in personnel that typically occur during a 24-hour period can lead to inconsistency in turning patients, hence potential for bedsores through neglect.
We will work with experts, identify the cause of the injuries and help you recover the financial compensation your family deserves. To discuss your case with an experienced Lexington elder abuse and neglect lawyer, contact Hance & Srinivasan locally at 502-473-6025 or toll free at 877-345-7389 to schedule a free consultation.
