Decubitus Ulcers, Pressure Sores & Bedsores Are A Glaring Red Flag of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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

Nursing homes can be a sad state of affairs, and walking through one can be simultaneously depressing and frightening. Nobody ever wishes to place a loved one in a nursing home and nobody ever wants to end up in one as well.

It can be an equally frightening proposition to confront neglect. Neglect is a silent form of abuse and is the negligent failure to provide necessary medical services.

Nursing home neglect can come in many silent but devastating forms.Decubitus Ulcers also known as Bed Sores and / or Pressure Sores are a natural occurrence for bedridden patients, but they should be minimized by constantly being moved around in the bed as a preventative method of keeping bed sores under control. Bed sores can be a glaring red flag that your loved one is a victim of nursing home neglect.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

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.