Houston Bedsores Injury Lawyers and Lawsuits

Pressure sores (or bedsores) develop when pressure is applied to a body part for an extended period of time without relief. They are commonly referred to as bedsores because bedridden people or patients most often develop them. Over time, the pressure cuts off blood flow and the tissue dies leaving an open wound in its place.

Body parts most prone to pressure sores are:

• Buttocks
• Back
• Head
• Heels

Complications Related to Pressure Sores

Consistent repositioning is important to preventing pressure sores from developing. Also important is hygienic upkeep and nutrition as they both impact the body’s ability to heal and prevent infection. If a patient is left to sit in his or her own urine or feces for an extended period of time, this causes the skin to deteriorate. Cleanliness is vital to the health and prevention of pressure sores of a person who is bedridden.

Pressure sores themselves are a serious injury that needs immediate attention. However, without timely medical attention, they could lead to even more severe complications such as:

• Infection
• Sepsis
• Osteomyelitis
• Gangrene
• Amputation
• Death

Pressure sores are preventable with proper care and attention. Allowing pressure sores to develop is negligence and allowing them to become severe complications is abuse.

Preventing Pressure Sores

Trained medical staff knows what’s required to ward off pressure sores. They should be knowledgeable of the complications that can arise when not treated immediately and the procedure for helping them heal. All medical staff should be trained to:

• Reposition patients at least every two hours
• Make sure patients stay clean and dry
• Make sure patients stay hydrated
• Make sure patients receive proper nutrition
• In specialized cases, use advanced mattresses and cushions designed to relieve pressure sores

Pressure sores lawsuits are becoming increasingly popular as the understaffing of nursing homes continues to leave patients neglected. When you place your loved one in the care of a professionals facility you trust that they will be able to provide the care and attention you aren’t able to provide on your own. When nursing home staff betray this trust and compromise your loved one’s health to the point of bedsores, it’s time for you to take action. Call Attorney José S. López today to discuss your options and legal rights. You might qualify for compensation for pain and suffering and you definitely qualify for justice.

Contact Houston Bedsores Injury Lawyers

We specialize in personal injury cases, and we return phone calls after hours. Free parking at our office, flexible hours, and staff members who are fluent in Spanish make our legal team highly accessible to you. Call today for your free consultation at 713-529-0220 or contact us online. We are excited to review your case!