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Can I Sue A California Nursing Home For Bedsores?

Bedsores are a red flag for patient neglect and poor medical care. This means that yes, you can sue a nursing home … Show More for serious bedsores.However, you will need a skilled and aggressive lawyer to prove the connection to substandard care in order to hold the facility accountable. Our firm has been advocating for victims of elder abuse for nearly 30 years, so we know what to look for.What causes bedsores? A bedsore is painful and potentially life-threatening wound. The medical term for it is a pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer. It forms in the skin and flesh around bony parts of the body: heels, ankles, hips, tailbone, elbows, shoulder blades, spine. These sores are caused by the pressure of body weight and …Read More »

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