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Potential Legal Charges Related to Bedsores

There are several potential legal charges that can be related to bedsores as they occur in a hospital or nursing home environment. These charges will vary based upon your specific circumstances, as well as the laws in your area. This is why it is so important to speak with a qualified nursing home abuse attorney as soon as there is a problem – the statute of limitations, along with other contributing factors can mean that time is of the essence when filing a legal complaint.

Nursing Home Neglect

this occurs often when nursing homes are understaffed, or the staff members are not well-trained. If the resident is not turned on schedule, or does not receive adequate hydration or nutritional support, nursing home neglect may be to blame. Additionally, if the nursing home resident is incontinent and measures are not taken to ensure regular changing of the adult diaper, this type of neglect can also lead to a bedsore. Bedsores that occur as a result of nursing home neglect will often occur along with such symptoms as dehydration and malnourishment.

Medical Negligence

this can occur when medical professionals do not exercise the proper care and prevention techniques required to prevent bedsores. Perhaps the patient or nursing home resident is not turned on schedule, or perhaps he or she is given medications which increase the risk of bedsores, but no additional preventative measures are put into place. In this instance, medical negligence could be an issue.

Medical Fraud

this often occurs in the form of falsified records (i.e. the patient is documented as having been turned when he or she was not, or the patient is documented as receiving nutritional support that was not provided.)

There are other potential charges as well, such as medical malpractice, which may involve the nursing home, the hospital, or some combination of the two. It is best to discuss your situation with a reputable attorney who specializes in handling cases involving bedsores and nursing home neglect or medical negligence. In this way, you will be assured of having timely, reliable legal advice that applies to your specific case.
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