Fighting Abuse and Neglect
Bedsores are major warning signs that abuse and neglect could be victimizing your family member in a Pennsylvania nursing home. You can restore dignity to your relative’s twilight years by contacting experienced nursing home attorneys with a reputation for results in these cases. In Pottsville, Schuylkill County, and surrounding areas, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and the rights of your elderly loved ones.
Stages of Bedsores
Nursing home staff must regularly turn their elderly residents in their beds or wheelchairs to prevent bedsores from developing. Over time, nursing home neglect can result in the slow growth of bedsores that can be difficult to spot before they get serious.
- Early stages: Sores may be difficult to spot, as they may not have broken skin yet. They appear red and a little tender to the touch, and your loved one may not exhibit signs of pain as the bedsore is just starting to develop.
- Middle stages: This is the point where you may begin to notice your loved one in serious pain and see the bedsore more clearly. As they grow more serious, they will either appear very red and tender or begin forming a legion in the skin.
- Late stages: Bedsores will run deeper into the skin, and the bone may even be visible in extreme circumstances. At this point, immediate medical attention should be sought, and your loved one may be in a great deal of pain.
Our skilled trial lawyers have secured significant verdicts and settlements for nursing home and medical malpractice clients across the state. We work hard to hold negligent nursing homes accountable for their harmful actions when they betray your family’s trust.
Hold Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Accountable
Act now to ensure that your senior loved one’s health is protected and interests are safeguarded. Our attorneys have a combined 100 years of experience, and will give you and your family the time and attention your case deserves from start to finish. Call Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C. for the answers and results you need. 570-622-2455, toll-free. We offer free initial consultations to get started — reach out today. Now with a convenient location in Reading and Berks County.