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What causes bedsores?

People frequently develop bed sores when they do not receive adequate medical attention. This injury results in open wounds and irritated skin patches that are caused by friction, unrelieved pressure, or when prolonged pressure is placed on the skin. Although a bed sore can develop almost anywhere, the most common areas of the body prone to develop the wounds include the backside and buttocks as well as bony areas such as heels, ankles, hips and head.

Are bedsores a sign of neglect?

Absolutely. Once a family has made the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, they have a right to expect that their loved one will not be injured as a result of neglect or abuse. In fact, bedsores are one of the most common preventable, avoidable injuries in nursing homes.

What are other kinds of neglect in healthcare facilities?

Aside from bed sores, the elderly are also at risk for complications like:

• Inadequate wound care leading to infections
• Dehydration, malnutrition, and failure to provide sufficient quantities of food
• Over or improper medication
• Lack of supervision due to their immobility from bedsores, leading to falls
• Poor hygiene

Why are the elderly or immobile at greater risk for bedsores?

Elderly and immobile patients rely on heath care staff at nursing homes and hospitals to reposition them at least every two hours and provide a level of care that meets required standards in New York. Failure to do this often causes bedsores to develop. In almost every case, bed sores are completely preventable if the health care staff implements the proper precautions and ensures that the resident receives adequate care.

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Sinel & Olesen, PLLC is a high volume, boutique Plaintiffs-side litigation law firm located centrally in midtown Manhattan, with expertise in general liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, and construction accidents. Our team of experienced attorneys serve individuals who have been wronged, and Sinel & Olesen, PLLC is honored to represent and protect this most vulnerable portion of the population. We fight everyday to bring our clients justice.

Elliot Sinel, Esq

Managing Partner

Randi Sinel, Esq.

Director of Business Operations

Amanda J. Olesen, Esq.

Partner

Janice Castro-Reynoso, Esq.

Senior Litigation Associate

Jessica C. Frankel, Esq.

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Valerie Hernandez, Esq.

Litigation Associate

Daniel J. Neiger, Esq.

Attorney, Intake Coordinator

Luis A. Umana, Esq.

Litigation Associate

Jennifer Alvarado

Litigation Paralegal

Angela Cefarello

Litigation Paralegal

Nicole Celorio, LLM

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Jhaneidy Checo

Litigation Paralegal

Rosemary Cruz

Litigation Paralegal

Glenn Donaldson

Litigation Paralegal

Arijeta Kukic

Litigation Paralegal

Jessica Tavarez

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Ervisa Toshi

Litigation Paralegal

What causes bedsores and pressure sores?

People develop bed sores when they don’t receive adequate medical attention. This results in an open wound and irritated skin patches that are caused by friction or unrelieved/prolonged pressure.

Although a bed sore can develop almost anywhere, the most common areas of the body to develop them are:

  • the backside
  • the buttocks
  • heels
  • ankles
  • hips
  • the head

Diagram showing bedsore causes

Can I sue for bedsores?

Yes. Once a family places a loved one in a nursing home, they should expect that they will not be injured due to neglect or abuse.
Bedsores are one of the most common preventable, avoidable injuries in nursing homes.

Why are some people at risk for bedsores or pressure sores?

Anyone who relies on heathcare staff to reposition them is at greater risk since failure to do this can cause bedsores to develop.

Even for elderly and immobile patients, bedsores are completely preventable if the staff uses proper precautions and ensures that residents receive adequate care.