Beaufort Nursing Home Bedsore Attorneys
We place great trust in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for our loved ones who face immobility or difficulty positioning them independently. However, when nursing homes neglect or fail to properly care for these at-risk residents, life-threatening bedsores may result.
What Causes Nursing Home Bedsores?
Nursing home bedsores, also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, arise when prolonged pressure between one's bones and skin prevents blood flow to an area of skin. Bedsores usually form around the tailbone, elbows, shoulder blades, or heels. This condition often plagues our loved ones who reside in nursing homes and are disabled or have difficulty moving independently.
Nursing home negligence that leads to bedsores may include:
- Failure to provide proper nutrition
- Leaving residents in the same position for prolonged periods of time
- Failure to check residents for signs of bedsores
- Failure to notify the resident's physician and family of bedsores
- Allowing moisture to develop near the skin
Such negligence may lead to the development of bedsores for nursing home residents, resulting in severe open wounds and further medical complications. The presence of bedsores often cause much physical pain and discomfort for nursing home residents, and may also lead to severe infection or death if not treated with proper care and urgency.
Protecting Victims of Nursing Home Bedsores
If you or a loved one has suffered from nursing home bedsores, you or your loved one may be entitled to compensation. The lawyers at Twenge + Twombley have the experience and dedication to protect the rights of nursing home residents who have been injured by the development of bedsores in a nursing home.
At Twenge + Twombley, our attorneys represent the victims of nursing home bedsores in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton, and throughout the Lowcountry of South Carolina. We also offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
For More Information About Nursing Home Bedsores
Call 843-476-4573 or fill out our online contact form today to schedule a free, no-obligation legal consultation with our nursing home bedsore attorneys. We serve clients in Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and other communities in South Carolina.
