Pressure Ulcers Are Often a Sign of Neglect

Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, are among the most preventable nursing home injuries. When residents are not properly repositioned, monitored, hydrated, or nourished, skin breakdown can quickly progress into severe wounds.

Our Minnesota nursing home neglect lawyers investigate pressure ulcer cases involving infection, sepsis, amputation, wrongful death, and prolonged suffering.

Common Causes of Pressure Injuries
• Failure to reposition immobile residents
• Inadequate skin assessments
• Poor nutrition and hydration
• Failure to follow care plans
• Understaffing

 Stages of Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers can progress from mild skin discoloration to deep wounds involving muscle and bone. Advanced-stage pressure injuries frequently require hospitalization and can become life-threatening.

 Nursing Home Pressure Ulcer Lawsuits
A preventable pressure injury may indicate that a nursing home failed to meet basic standards of care. Our attorneys investigate staffing records, medical charts, wound care documentation, and facility policies.

Contact a Minnesota Nursing Home Injury Lawyer
If you suspect your loved one has been harmed in a nursing home, contact Ciresi Conlin for a confidential consultation.