After discovering your elder loved one is enduring the pain of an unstageable pressure sore due to nursing home negligence, you will need full support legally and medically. The Bautista LeRoy Law Firm legal team is ready to represent your case. Our attorneys have long served clients throughout Southern Illinois and the greater St. Louis region. We have years of expertise in handling cases related to medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, personal injury, sexual abuse/assault cases and railroad crossing litigation.

In this article, we will explain what an unstageable pressure sore is, the signs that families must watch out for and how that indicates the poor care a nursing home is providing.

What Is An Unstageable Pressure Sore?

It is a wound that is so covered with dead tissue that the depth of it cannot be seen. It is severely blocked that which can hide the sore's extensive tissue damage. Immediate medical care is a must to treat an unstageable pressure sore, because it can put the health of elderly residents at risk and can also be life-threatening.

This issue inside a nursing home should never be taken lightly. However, it remains one of the most common problems inside the facility, and these many reports are concerning enough for families to take action and prevent this from happening in the future.

What Are The Signs Of An Infected Bedsore?

Families' regular visits to their elder loved ones in a nursing home are one of the many ways to protect them from negligent facilities. It is important to watch out for these signs of unstageable pressure sores to prevent further health problems:

• Redness or swelling
• Foul odor
• Discharge
• Warm or tender skin
• Fever or chills
• Pus or unusual drainage

How Nursing Home Negligence Contributes To Pressure Ulcers?

Pressure ulcers or sores are a pattern of insufficient elder care in a nursing home. Most residents rely on staff to assist them in their daily needs, and when this is not provided properly, it could cause many health problems and risk their lives. Common types of negligence:

• Failure to reposition 
• Insufficient skin checks
• Inadequate nutrition or hydration
• Understaffing
• Poor hygiene

Why Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney Is Beneficial?

Taking care of your loved one's health is equally important as taking legal action for accountability. However, filing a case is not an easy process, which is why hiring a personal injury attorney is important. Here's why:

• Legal accountability
• Access to evidence and expertise
• Maximizing compensation
• Pressure for institutional change
• Support and guidance

When Is The Time To Hire An Attorney?

Meeting filing deadlines for a nursing home negligence case is crucial, which is why hiring an attorney as soon as possible is a must. Their early involvement can give them more time to investigate and assess medical documentation to prove your claim. Consider consulting an attorney:

• Sudden pressure sore
• Unclear care plan
• Wound becomes infected
• Conflicting staff reports
• Resident in prolonged discomfort
• Suspected understaffing

What Are The Criteria For Finding A Good Attorney?

The success of a nursing home negligence case heavily relies on the right attorney. Consider these qualities when hiring a legal professional to represent you:

• Specialization in nursing home neglect cases
• Track record of obtaining results
• Access to medical experts
• Strong investigative and documentation skills
• Client-centered approach

Why Choose Bautista LeRoy LLC?

Bautista LeRoy LLC has years of experience in handling elder care and nursing home negligence cases. We have seen so many cases of severe pressure sores due to the facility's lack of care for its elderly residents. This is why we serve clients with compassion and a personalized approach, providing them with the legal support they need and holding negligent parties accountable.

Our attorneys are dedicated to assisting families and making sure that all relevant evidence is documented thoroughly. We place great importance on communicating, which is why we ensure that our clients are fully informed about the status of their case and give them a realistic expectation.

Suggested Action Steps

If you saw signs of an unstageable pressure sore on your loved one and suspect it is because of the negligence of a nursing home, take immediate action:

• Document the wound with photos
• Request all medical records
• Seek a full medical evaluation
• Contact a personal injury attorney 
• Report to regulatory authorities
• Explore alternative care

An unstageable pressure sore could be a sign of nursing home negligence. Their impact on an elderly person's health could be deadly, which is why learning the signs and taking immediate medical care for them is crucial. The assistance of a personal injury attorney can also help you achieve justice and protect other residents against negligence by holding the facility accountable. Contact us today at 833-381-6589 or send us an email on our Contact Page. Serving St. Louis and the surrounding areas of Boone County and Benton County.