Has Your Elderly Loved One Been Neglected?
While it is common to worry about the costs of elder care, many people are shocked to learn that the attention a patient receives may be grossly inadequate to prevent serious health problems. For an elder who is immobile or ill, bedsores are among the gravest avoidable dangers. It is also unfortunately common for life-threatening infections to go undetected or be left untreated.
We are here for victims of nursing home neglect and abuse throughout Utah, including those who discover bedsores or lose their loved one to an infection that should have been prevented or treated. Please contact our Salt Lake City law firm today for the legal counsel you need to recover compensation and expose this type of abuse.
Bedsores, Infection, Malnutrition and Dehydration May Indicate Serious Neglect
The term bedsores sounds far less serious than the condition itself. Far worse than any ordinary rash or skin condition, bedsores are skin ulcers — sometimes called decubitus or pressure ulcers — that leave a person extremely vulnerable to potentially deadly infection. They occur when an elderly or otherwise bedridden person is not repositioned often enough, and other contributing factors may include dehydration and malnutrition.
Just as inattentive care may lead to bedsores, failure to pay attention to signs and symptoms of infection can allow rapid progression and ultimately death or worsened medical condition. Our attorneys are prepared to investigate the nursing home, assisted living, hospice, or Alzheimer's care facility that is responsible and take assertive, sound legal action.
Turn to an Assertive Law Firm With a Track Record of Sizable Recoveries
We are caring lawyers who believe strongly that prevention of bedsores and proper infection treatment are sound expectations for all nursing home residents. For a free initial consultation to discuss your legal options in this difficult time, call our office at 866-679-8490 or inquire by e-mail today.
