Experienced Lawyer Advocating for Bedsore Victims
Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are skin wounds that develop as a result of unrelieved pressure on bony areas of the body such as heels and hips. They are often highly debilitating and can result in severe infection, amputations, surgery and even death. Patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, who have limited mobility, may be particularly vulnerable because they often lie or sit in the same position for long periods of time. In addition, people with certain health conditions are at greater risk than others.
Bedsores Can Be Prevented or Treated With Proper Care
It is the responsibility of the care provider — nursing home, hospital or assisted living facility — to identify patients who are at risk. The provider should then develop and implement a reasonable care plan to prevent the development of bedsores in the at-risk individual. If a bedsore does develop, the health care provider is obligated to provide timely and reasonable care to prevent the wound from worsening and to promote its healing.
The negligent failure to prevent or properly treat bedsores is the basis of many injury claims against nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and even hospitals.
Experienced Attorney, Dedicated Team
The law firm of Robert D. Ahlstrom, P.A. advocates for victims who have experienced the devastating effects of negligently caused, or inappropriately treated, bedsores. It has, over the years, successfully obtained favorable compensation for its clients in a wide variety of bedsore claims.
If you of a loved one has suffered serious injury as a result of a bedsore in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital, contact our firm.
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Experience Counts. From our office in Columbia, we represent people in the Baltimore area and throughout Maryland. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury, put our experience and track record to work for you. Contact us for a free initial consultation to learn how we can help. Call 410-730-1875.
