Chronic Bed Sores Are Due to Neglect and Understaffing says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

An elder woman who went to hospital for a routine bowel cancer operation ended up staying there for almost a year – due to chronic bed sores.

The family blame reduced staffing levels for the 77-year-old’s decline.

At one point, the elder had to be admitted to intensive care due to an associated infection caused by the bed sores, pressure sores also known as decubitus ulcers.

The Hospital is investigating, and says “it has an effective procedure for inhibiting bed sores”. The Elders family believes that the lack of care is due to understaffing.

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Written by Adam Peck

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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.