Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If your loved one developed pressure ulcers (bedsores) in a nursing home, you may have a strong claim — Stage III and Stage IV pressure ulcers are almost always preventable with proper care. Siddons Law Firm is reviewing bedsore claims. Call (610) 255-7500.
Key Takeaways
- Pressure ulcers are classified from Stage I (skin reddening) to Stage IV (exposed bone). Stage III and IV ulcers are considered evidence of neglect because they take days to weeks to develop.
- Federal nursing home regulations require facilities to reposition immobile residents every 2 hours, keep them clean and dry, and document skin integrity daily.
- Settlements for Stage III/IV pressure ulcer cases commonly range from $150,000 to $2 million+ per claimant, depending on outcome (amputation, sepsis, death).
- Even a seemingly “small” bedsore can lead to osteomyelitis, sepsis, and death.
Who May Qualify
- Your loved one developed a pressure ulcer while residing in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or hospital.
- The ulcer reached Stage II, III, or IV — or the facility failed to prevent an existing ulcer from worsening.
- Medical records document the ulcer progression and any related complications (infection, amputation, sepsis).
Compensation Available
- Past and future medical expenses (wound care, debridement surgery, amputation, antibiotics)
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages where applicable
- Punitive damages where the facility knew or ignored the risk
Why Choose Our Firm
Siddons Law Firm represents bedsore victims and their families throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. We partner with nationally recognized elder abuse co-counsel and specialist wound-care experts to document causation and damages.
Frequently Asked Questions
The facility said my loved one was “too sick” to be repositioned. Is that a valid defense?
Almost never. Federal rules require pressure redistribution for all immobile residents with documented alternatives when standard repositioning is contraindicated.
My loved one died of sepsis from a bedsore. Can I sue?
Yes. Sepsis from an untreated pressure ulcer is a classic wrongful death fact pattern in nursing home litigation.
What records do I need?
Medical records, wound-care notes, photographs of the ulcer, and the facility’s state survey reports. We obtain these for you.
Start Your Bedsore Case
Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com. Free review. Serving PA, NJ, NY, and MD.