Hospital Bedsore And Pressure Ulcer Attorneys

After a surgical procedure or a stay in the ICU, patients may develop bedsores if they are not turned properly by the staff. If this happened to you or a family member, you have the right to seek compensation from the negligent parties.

At McKeen & Associates, PC, in Detroit, we are led by attorney Brian McKeen, who has more than 40 years of experience and has been recognized as “Michigan’s Most Winning Medical Malpractice Lawyer” by The Detroit News. He and our legal team understand the debilitating and painful effects of medical malpractice leading to bedsores. We are prepared to hold the hospital accountable for your physical and financial losses.

How Bedsores Happen In Hospitals

Also known as decubitus ulcers and pressure ulcers, bedsores occur when a patient lies in the same position too long. The weight of their body and bones presses against the bed, which hinders blood flow to the skin. To avoid bedsores, hospital staff is supposed to turn immobile patients every two hours.

The Signs And Stages Of Pressure Ulcers

As pressure ulcer negligence attorneys, we are thoroughly familiar with the progression of these wounds. The stages include:

• Stage 1: Warning signs such as permanent redness will appear.
• Stage 2: Ulcers may blister or become open sores.
• Stage 3: The wound is deep and includes the level of fatty tissue.
• Stage 4: Gross negligence by the hospital may result in damage to the muscles, tendons or bones.

In the most severe cases, bedsores may lead to wrongful death if the person gets a fatal infection that was not treated properly.

The Importance Of The Braden Scale

Hospitals use the Braden Scale to evaluate whether a patient is at risk for bedsores. It assesses a person’s impairment regarding their sensory perception, exposure to moisture, physical activity, mobility, nutritional status, and friction and shear. They total the patient’s score and determine whether their risk is mild, moderate, high or severe.

When hospitals fail to evaluate patients or fail to act on the Braden Scale results, they may be held liable for bedsore injuries or death. Our hospital bedsore lawyers can prove negligence when hospitals do not take precautions and/or implement the required actions to prevent bedsores.

Your Loved One Deserved Better Care

To speak with a lawyer about a decubitus ulcer lawsuit, call us at 313-524-8570 or send us an email. Your consultation is free, and there are no fees unless we get damages for you.