There Is No Excuse for Bed Sores and Infection
Nursing homes are strictly regulated businesses, at both the state and federal levels. There are specific protocols and standards of care designed to prevent bed sores. While it is possible for a resident to receive proper care and still develop an occasional bed sore or pressure ulcer, there is no excuse for frequent or serious instances of bed sores, decubitus ulcers or related conditions.
If a loved one has developed persistent or severe bed sores in an Ohio nursing home, it is vitally important to take action immediately. If left untreated, bed sores can result in serious infection such as septicemia. These infections can be life-threatening or even fatal.
The experienced attorneys and on-staff physician at Slater & Zurz LLP can help you understand your options and pursue effective action to protect your loved one and to make those responsible for any serious injury or illness pay. If you suspect nursing home neglect is responsible for your loved one's bed sores or another infection, please contact us today for a free consultation.
Is it Neglect?
No one wants to think the quality of care their loved one receives at a nursing home is lacking. Some may be tempted to accept the nursing home's explanation that "these things happen." The truth is it takes time for bed sores to develop. It takes a nursing home staff that fails to follow proper protocols. It takes negligent treatment for bed sores to become infected.
Slater & Zurz LLP fights nursing home neglect in Ohio. If your loved one has suffered serious injury due to severe, improperly treated bed sores, then we want to know about it. We will fight to uncover negligence and hold the nursing home to account for the harm it has caused. Contact our offices in Akron, Canton, Boardman and Columbus today to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.
