When you entrust a Sunnyvale nursing home or assisted living facility with the care of a loved one, you expect safety and professionalism. Discovering they have a Stage III or Stage IV bedsore is more than a medical issue; it's a profound betrayal of that trust.
You are right to be angry. A severe pressure ulcer is an almost always preventable injury and a clear sign of systemic failure and neglect. At Nursing Home Law Group, our mission for over 20 years has been to give a voice to victims and their families. We hold negligent California facilities accountable, and we are ready to help you.
The Preventable Crisis of Pressure UlcersPressure ulcers (bedsores) are caused by sustained pressure that cuts off blood flow to the skin. While Stage I or II wounds are early warnings, Stage III and IV wounds are catastrophic failures:
Stage III: The wound is a deep crater, having destroyed the skin and fat layers.
Stage IV: The wound is so deep it has exposed muscle, bone, or tendons. These wounds are a direct route for life-threatening infections like sepsis.
How Do Facilities Let This Happen?In a properly staffed and managed facility, these injuries do not happen. Prevention is a basic part of the job. Neglect that leads to severe bedsores includes:
Under California's Elder Abuse Act (EADACPA), facilities can be held civilly liable in a court of law for this kind of neglect. This allows your family to seek compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and to punish the facility for its reckless behavior.
The facility's insurance company will try to claim the wound was "unavoidable" or blame your loved one's health. You need a dedicated bedsore attorney in Sunnyvale to dismantle these excuses. Our firm has done this for over two decades. As experienced Sunnyvale nursing home neglect attorneys, we know exactly what to look for.
Why Trust Nursing Home Law Group?We are not a general-practice firm. We are Sunnyvale bedsore lawyers who focus exclusively on nursing home and assisted living neglect.
20+ Years in California: Our entire practice is dedicated to protecting seniors.
A Record of Success: We have successfully resolved hundreds of bedsore cases. We know the science and the law.
No Fee Unless We Win: You pay nothing out-of-pocket. We are paid only if we secure a recovery for you.
Free and Confidential Case ReviewYour loved one deserves justice. Let us help you get it.
Call Nursing Home Law Group today for a free consultation with a Sunnyvale bedsore lawyer. We will listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain how we can help.
Call (866) 607-1325 or contact us online to begin.