Bedsores are extremely painful and festering wounds that appear when circulation is reduced or cutoff to areas of the body due to inactivity. The Memphis bedsore injury attorneys of Nursing Home Law Center LLC represent the families of nursing victims whose injuries were the result of neglect and a lack of adequate preventative measures or supervision. If your loved one has developed late stage pressure ulcers, we understand the anger you are feeling and will be happy to assist you in finding the justice and accountability that you are seeking.
Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee with a population of over 655,000 and is the largest city positioned on the Mississippi River. It is also in the vicinity of four large aquifers which contain over 100 trillion gallons of water, making it a city of economic and strategic importance. Strong ties to the transportation industry support the city’s economy— as it is home to five freight railroads, the intersection of two interstates and the world’s second busiest cargo airport.
The senior population of Memphis represents just over 10% of the total and many residents are approaching retirement in the near future. With an aging population comes the increasing need for services that fulfill seniors’ needs.
There are currently 36 nursing homes in the Memphis area and choosing the right home for a loved one who is in need of assistive care can be challenging when you have limited information about their histories. For example, Signature Healthcare at Saint Peter Villa, located at 141 North Mclean has been subject to over $1 million in fines over the last three years due to ongoing negligent care. Helping the public avoid facilities such as this one is key in preventing pressure sores, which is why our Memphis pressure ulcer lawyers would be happy to assist you in the process.
The most valuable resource available is the nursing home compare tool provided by Medicare. It provides ratings on every nursing center in the area with additional details such as whether the facility has been fined or denied payments. You can also compare multiple facilities. To access this tool, simply visit https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html.
When a patient remains in the same position for extended periods of time, his or her body weight places pressure on his or her joints, cutting off the flow of blood to the surrounding areas. Oxygen deprivation can result in tissue damage very quickly, with Stage I sores developing in a matter of minutes. Fortunately, all it takes to restore circulation is to move the patient on a regular basis and to monitor those who are at risk due to mobility concerns to detect and treat these sores in their early stages.
Stage II sores result when tissue necrosis sets in and the surrounding skin and muscle begins to erode, causing a pit or crater to form. Patients suffering from these sores often complain from the pain, but treatment options are still simple even at this stage. It is when the pressure ulcers are allowed to progress even further that the patient can be placed in a life threatening situation. Stage III and IV sores are open wounds that can quickly become infected and require debridement before treatment.
We find it appalling that most cases of advanced stage bedsores are due to the systemic understaffing of nursing homes to save on operating costs. Caregivers are overworked and unable to provide the attention and supervision patients need, which explains how it is possible for festering open wounds to go unnoticed and untreated for so long.
Nursing Home Law Center LLC is a leading network of attorneys prosecuting cases against negligent nursing facilities. If your loved one developed a pressure ulcer, there is a chance that you may be able to hold the responsible nursing home accountable.
Contact us today to arrange a free case review with one of our award winning Memphis bedsore injury attorneys so that we can investigate your claim and review your legal options together. If we are unable to secure damages on your behalf, our services will be free of charge.
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