Preventing Hospital Bedsores: Patients’ Rights and Hospital Obligations – Client Reviews Preventing Hospital Bedsores: Patients’ Rights and Hospital Obligations Hospital bedsores can pose serious health risks, including sepsis, amputation and death. Patients in these settings have rights that should prevent sores from developing and ensure proper care of any that occur. However, many patients and […]

Hospital Bedsores: Are You a Victim of Medical Malpractice? – Client Reviews Hospital Bedsores: Are You a Victim of Medical Malpractice? Sadly, many patients in hospitals and other care facilities develop bedsores every year. They are a major concern and one that can often be prevented. Many, but not all, cases of pressure sores are […]

Legal Responsibility: Holding Hospitals Accountable for Bedsores – Client Reviews Legal Responsibility: Holding Hospitals Accountable for Bedsores Bedsores are the result of prolonged pressure on the skin. They most commonly develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips, and tailbones. Long-term hospital patients with limited mobility are […]

Hospital Bedsores: Understanding the Risks and Causes – Client Reviews Hospital Bedsores: Understanding the Risks and Causes Bedsores — also known as pressure ulcers — are a painful and potentially life-threatening condition. Florida’s aging population is at an increased risk of suffering from this condition. Though people can develop pressure ulcers in any environment, healthcare […]

Hospital Bedsores and Wrongful Death: Seeking Justice for a Loved One – Client Reviews Hospital Bedsores and Wrongful Death: Seeking Justice for a Loved One Under no circumstances should a hospital patient suffer bedsores, certainly not to the degree of death. Unfortunately, it still happens. Florida personal injury law allows an avenue for surviving family […]

Hospital Bedsores: When to Seek Legal Help for Your Loved Ones – Client Reviews Hospital Bedsores: When to Seek Legal Help for Your Loved Ones Hospital bedsores most commonly develop after improper care and attention in a medical facility. Insufficient staffing and training are common culprits behind sores developing. If you see bedsores on a […]

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Hospital Bedsores Lawsuits – Client Reviews The Role of Expert Witnesses in Hospital Bedsores Lawsuits Expert witnesses could provide courts with insightful and compelling presentations concerning medical malpractice related to patient bedsores. Federal and state guidelines, however, outline strict requirements regarding who may serve as a medical witness. Before […]

Hospital Bedsores and Medicare: Coverage and Legal Implications – Client Reviews Hospital Bedsores and Medicare: Coverage and Legal Implications When patients enter hospitals, they expect quality care to help them recover from illnesses or injuries. Those in assisted living or similar care facilities depend on staff members to perform specific tasks to safeguard their health. […]

Your Guide to Filing a Hospital Bedsores Lawsuit: Steps to Take – Client Reviews Your Guide to Filing a Hospital Bedsores Lawsuit: Steps to Take Florida hospitals provide long-term care for individuals who have a variety of medical problems or suffered a serious accident. However, when some facilities fail to care for those with limited […]