When a Loved One Has Been Injured in a Nursing Home
There is no excuse for nursing home neglect, and there are no circumstances in which nursing home abuse and neglect should be tolerated. When a loved one has become the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, taking legal action is necessary to hold nursing homes accountable for the harm they cause.
At the Ferrara Law Firm, LLC, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, our experienced trial lawyers represent clients and their families in a broad spectrum of matters related to nursing home negligence and abuse:
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Misuse of chemical and physical restraints
- Bed sores/pressure ulcers
- Bowel and bladder infections
- Wandering off/elopement
The Ugly Truth About Bed Sores
It is estimated that as many as 23 percent of long-term care residents develop bed sores and eight percent of all nursing home deaths are attributed to them. Bed sores — also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers — are open sores that occur when oxygen deprivation causes an area of skin to die and be rubbed away. These sores most often occur at pressure points against a mattress, including the base of the spine and backs of the ankles. While completely preventable if the patient is routinely moved, bed sores can lead to infection, septicemia, gangrene and even death.
If someone you care about has developed bed sores or other signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, talk to an attorney about your options. Contact our Cherry Hill, New Jersey, law office by completing our online contact form, or by calling us at 856-324-6156 or toll free at 888-874-8317. Our answering service operates 24 hours a day, year-round, at night, on weekends and holidays.
Serving Cherry Hill, Vineland and other locations throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, we offer free and confidential consultations regarding elder abuse. Hablamos español.
