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Is $28 Million In Punitive Damages Enough To Punish A Nursing Home That Allowed Patient To Develop Infected Pressure Sores?

Is $28 million in punitive damages enough to punish Colonial Healthcare of Auburn for the abuse and death of an elderly resident? Well according to a California jury, the answer is ‘yes’. $28 million is the amount of punitive damages the jury awarded in the elder abuse and wrongful… read more »

Why is it important to differentiate the type of facility where a bed sore developed?

The first step in evaluating a bed sore case, is to determine when at what type of facility the bed sore developed. Aside from obviously knowing which facility to pursue a claim or lawsuit against, knowing how the facility is legally categorized is essential to a successful recovery. The legal… read more »

Where can I learn more about the laws applicable to people who develop bed sores in nursing homes or hospitals?

Nursing Home Injury Laws is a website devoted to the legal rights of those who suffered an injury, such as bed sores (pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers), during an admission to a nursing home, hospital or assisted living facility. read more »

How much money does it cost to pursue a claim or lawsuit for bed sores?

Your financial circumstances should not be a hindrance when it comes to pursuing a claim or lawsuit against a facility where a loved ones bed sores developed. Most claims and lawsuits stemming from the development of bed sores during a hospitalization or admission to a nursing home can be pursued… read more »

Is an autopsy necessary when a family suspects bed sores caused the death of a family member?

Deciding whether to have an autopsy performed on a loved one is indeed a very personal decision for a family to make following a death. An autopsy can help a family get answers to not only the cause of death, and in the case of potential medical negligence, what– if… read more »

If a lawsuit or claim is filed against a facility where a person developed bed sores, what type of damages is the person entitled to?

‘Damages’ refer to losses sustained due to physical or psychological injury for which you can be compensated. In cases involving the development of a bed sore (also referred to as decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcer or pressure sore), damages are assessed in terms of money compensation. In order to recover damages,… read more »

After I become aware of a bed sore, should I photograph it?

Few medical conditions have the visual impact of a bed sore. Most people simply do not forget the image of a bed sore on a persons buttocks, heals or head. Consequently, photographic evidence is one of the most important tools in proving the severity of the injury associated with a… read more »

What steps should I take before meeting with an attorney to discuss a case involving bed sores?

When you become aware of a situation involving bed sores at a nursing facility or hospital it is important to get your loved one the medical treatment they need and then get into ‘fact collection mode’. In fact collection mode, you are beginning to collect information about the incident, acts… read more »

How long does it take for a lawsuit involving development of bed sores at a medical facility to be resolved?

Assuming a medical facility such as a hospital, nursing home or assisted living facility is responsible for the development new or deterioration of existing bed sores, a lawsuit may be required to recover damages. The jurisdiction, court’s case load and complexity of medical treatment are all factors that determine the… read more »

How long do I have to file a bed sore lawsuit?

The answer depends on where the incident took place and where the proper venue for bringing the lawsuit is. The time to bring a lawsuit against a facility for developing bed sores is governed by the statute of limitations of the particular jurisdiction. Most states have specific statute of limitations… read more »

Does the family of a deceased person who had bed sores at the time of his death have any legal recourse against the facility where the wounds developed?

If the bed sore caused or contributed to a loved one’s death then there likely is a cause of action for wrongful death. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the family of the deceased can recover damages for medical expenses related to the individual’s care, funeral expenses, lost wages,… read more »

What type of legal recourse does a person with bed sores have?

If you or a loved one develops a bed sore during a stay at a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility or any long-term care facility, you likely have legal rights to recover damages. Most cases involving bed sores (similarly called: pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) require hiring… read more »

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