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Nursing homes should be safe places for aging loved ones. Families trust staff to watch over residents, help with daily needs, and protect them from injury. But when that trust is broken, the results are painful—literally. Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are one of the clearest signs that something’s gone wrong.
If you believe a loved one in a Phoenix nursing home developed bedsores due to neglect, you’re not alone. Many families deal with the same frustration and worry. A Phoenix nursing home bedsores lawyer from TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers’ network helps you understand what steps to take next.
It costs absolutely nothing to see if you have a case
Bedsores might sound minor, but in elderly or medically fragile residents, they may spiral into serious health problems. These wounds usually develop when someone is left in the same position for too long. Without movement, pressure cuts off blood flow, damaging skin and underlying tissue.
Left untreated, bedsores may become infected, cause deep wounds, and lead to long-term pain or even death. That’s why federal and state laws require nursing homes to prevent them. When they appear, it usually means someone wasn’t doing their job.
Some warning signs include:
Family members often notice these signs during visits. If something feels off, it probably is.
Most residents in long-term care need help moving around. Some need to be turned every two hours. Others may rely on staff for meals, bathing, and medical treatment. Nursing home staff are supposed to follow care plans and document every shift.
But when staff skip steps or are stretched too thin, residents suffer. A Phoenix nursing home bedsores attorney looks at whether a facility:
When one or more of these factors lead to bedsores, it may be a case of negligence.
Money won’t fix what happened. But it does cover expenses like hospital bills, additional care, or relocation to a safer home. A Phoenix nursing home bedsores attorney helps seek damages for:
In some cases, state courts may also allow punitive damages. These punish the facility if their behavior shows extreme recklessness or disregard for the resident’s safety. A local attorney in TopDog Law’s network knows what evidence is needed to support such a claim.
Most people don’t realize how dangerous bedsores are. Once a pressure ulcer reaches a severe stage, it becomes a serious medical problem. Infections may reach the bones or bloodstream. Some residents go into septic shock. Families who lose a loved one this way often wonder how it happened and whether it could’ve been avoided.
One family in Maricopa County brought legal action after their father died from infected bedsores. The investigation found the facility hadn’t followed its care plan. The lawyer on the case pointed out staff shortages and a lack of proper documentation. Cases like this are a wake-up call for families and facilities alike.
Right away. There’s no need to wait until the wounds get worse or a facility provides more answers. In Arizona, personal injury claims—including nursing home neglect—are subject to a statute of limitations. That means families have a limited window to act.
A Phoenix nursing home bedsores lawyer from TopDog Law’s network reviews medical records, staffing logs, and inspection reports. They may also talk to witnesses or consult with medical professionals. The sooner a lawyer gets involved, the stronger the case may be.
Families don’t have to gather all the proof on their own. The lawyer’s job is to do the heavy lifting.
Some facilities say a resident was already at risk or didn’t follow instructions. That might be true sometimes, but it doesn’t excuse neglect. Nursing homes are supposed to provide proper care based on each person’s condition.
If someone was at high risk for pressure ulcers, the facility should have had extra safeguards. A Phoenix nursing home bedsores attorney may investigate whether those steps were followed. If not, that may help support a negligence claim.
Lawsuits involving nursing home injuries usually follow a few steps:
Even though a trial is possible, most nursing homes want to avoid bad publicity. Once a Phoenix nursing home bedsores lawyer shows strong evidence, a nursing home is often more willing to discuss a settlement.
If a loved one developed painful bedsores at a Phoenix nursing home, don’t wait for the problem to go away. Bedsores may also be a warning sign that other residents are at risk. Reporting what happened helps your family and others.
At TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, our network of Phoenix personal injury attorneys takes nursing home neglect seriously. If someone you care about suffers from untreated bedsores, a local lawyer investigates the situation and helps recover compensation for what your family has been through.
Call (602) 428-9331 today to find out how a local attorney in the TopDog Law network may assist you with your case.
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