Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers Were Again the Most Common Medical Errors Found says Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Layer Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Homes January 23rd, 2013 1 min read

Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers were again the most common medical errors found in the year 2010 closely followed by foreign objects left inside patients after surgeries says Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.

The Department of Health released its 2010 Medical Error Report on It cited numerous stage three or stage four bed sores after hospital admissions–the most common problem in four of the last five years–and secondly foreign objects left behind in residents after surgeries.

Other common mistakes were falls resulting in deaths or disabilities and surgeries on the wrong body parts.

Medication errors resulting in deaths or disabilities have also been a major problem.

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.