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Current Category: Gangrene
Gangrene & Osteomyelitis Cited In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Nursing Home
The Journal Carrier reported on a recently filed Illinois lawsuit against Jacksonville Convalescent Center involving the death of an 87-year-old man at the facility. According to reports, the Illinois nursing home lawsuit was filed based on the poor care provided by the nursing home… contributed to the patients death.
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Significant award made in nursing home arbitration case involving the development of advanced pressure sores and gangrene
Unlike most personal injury cases where a determination regarding the monetary damages an individual or family is entitled to receive is determined by a judge or jury, damages in an increasing number of nursing home negligence cases is now being made via an individual arbitrator or panel of arbitrators.
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If bed sores are not timely treated, can gangrene develop?
Yes. Gangrene is a complication that may develop due to the death of tissue in and around the bed sore. Severe bed sores may result in the reduction of blood flow in and around the wound. The reduced blood flow increases the ability of bacteria to grow. Bacteria produce toxins…
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