Bed Sores

Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Bed Sore Injuries

One of the most common types of nursing home injuries in Colorado are bed sores. They are also a sign of nursing home negligence. If your family member has developed a bed sore in a Colorado, South Dakota, or Wyoming nursing home, contact The O'Connell Law Firm, P.C. for a free initial consultation.

Bed sores are usually caused when a person who cannot move himself or herself is not turned or repositioned on a regular basis by nursing home staff. Bed sores usually develop on heels, elbows, hips, and the coccyx. The sore itself (known as a decubitus ulcer or pressure sore) is dead tissue caused by the compression of blood vessels and tissues. In the most serious cases, bed sores lead to an infection that may cause the death of the patient.

Bed sores: A sign of nursing home neglect

We count on nursing homes to provide loving care for parents and loved ones who can no longer care for themselves in their homes. It is heartbreaking for a family member to develop a bed sore within months after admission to a nursing home. It is a sign that your family member is not receiving basic care and attention. It is also a sign of the nursing home's failure to monitor your loved one's condition.

If your family member has developed a bed sore, you should notify the nursing home staff. Next, speak to attorney Michael O'Connell at our firm. We will thoroughly investigate the cause of your loved one's bed sore injury and hold the nursing home accountable. We will also fight to get compensation for your family member.

To speak to a lawyer about a nursing home neglect or abuse case, contact us at The O'Connell Law Firm, P.C. for a free initial consultation. We represent nursing home residents and their families in Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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