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Are Bed Sores a Sign of Nursing Home Abuse?

You placed your loved one in a nursing home because you relied on the facility and its staff to place their care and well-being as a top priority. When you come to discover that your family member has developed bed sores, you might be concerned about the true level of care they are receiving.

The medical professionals caring for your relative are responsible when neglect or abuse happens on their watch, even when they didn’t cause it directly. If you’ve discovered a case of neglect in an elder care home, consult a highly trained Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer immediately.

What Is Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing home abuse can take many forms, and you might not think bed sores are a sure sign of abuse. However, neglect is a form of abuse, and bed sores develop only when a person who is confined to a bed isn’t properly cared for.

Other types of nursing home abuse include financial abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and abandonment, to name a few. When you suspect that your loved one is being abused by nursing home staff, there are steps you can take to remove them from the harmful situation and protect them from further injury.

How an Attorney Can Help Your Relative

As soon as you discover signs of abuse, get in touch with the local police immediately. You should also consider removing your loved one from the nursing home in question and seek medical attention as soon as possible. It’s important to document all signs of abuse with both the police and a medical professional. From there, you can reach out to one of our Chicago nursing home abuse attorneys for assistance.

We’ll review the details of your case and launch a thorough investigation into those liable for your relative’s injuries and other resulting losses so the responsible parties can be named defendants in your civil lawsuit. This way, your family member can obtain maximum compensation for their suffering.

Seek the Legal Representation You Deserve

It’s up to you to be an advocate for the family member who is residing in a nursing home. You can take action and hold the nursing home responsible for the abuse your loved one has endured when you work with a Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer at Lane Brown, LLC. Give our office a call at 312-332-1400 or fill out the quick contact form below to schedule your free case evaluation today.