Bedsores Lawyers in New York | Pressure Sores Attorney

New York Lawyers Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Bedsores

Nursing homes in New York are responsible to reposition immobile patients at least every two hours. Failure to do this can result in painful bed sores or ulcers (sometimes referred to as pressure sores or decubitis ulcers) on a person’s tailbone, heels, elbows and shoulder blades. Bedsores, in almost all instances, are preventable if the nursing home staff implements the proper precautions and ensures that the resident receives adequate nutrition and hydration. The development and progression of an avoidable bedsore is a form of nursing home neglect. For additional information regarding pressure sores, please visit our New York Nursing Home Abuse Blog.

At Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC, we are committed to holding nursing homes accountable for allowing pressure sores to develop or become infected. We have fought to protect New York accident victims for more than 40 years, and are well-prepared to help you and your family.

Worried your loved one is the victim of nursing home neglect? Have avoidable bedsores developed? You need an experienced attorney. Contact us today to set up a free initial consultation.

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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Must be Stopped

Our New York nursing home attorneys, Daniel Gallivan and Thomas Gallivan have extensive experience in holding negligent parties responsible. We have represented families of victims of nursing home abuse that has resulted in falls, bedsores, malnutrition and dehydration, and sexual and physical abuse. We will pursue the maximum amount of compensation possible for accident victims with bed sores, resulting from:

Malnutrition and dehydration
Lack of effort to regularly re-position immobile patients
Failure to provide a pressure-relieving mattress or other pressure relief devices
Failure to change adult diapers and avoid moisture on the sheets

Bedsores are very painful and can eventually lead to wrongful death. If bedsores become infected, sepsis and death can follow. Nursing homes must be held accountable for neglecting residents. Our attorneys have successfully represented accident victims for four decades and will help you obtain as much compensation as possible. This should cover medical bills, pain and suffering, as well as any ongoing hospital costs.

Fighting to Help Your Loved One

As a first step, our attorneys will meet with family members to discuss the care (or lack thereof) provided to the nursing home resident. We will obtain all relevant medical records to determine if the nursing home staff regularly monitored your loved one, and consult with experts in nursing and/or geriatrics. Our in-house nurses will provide us with valuable insight regarding nursing home policies and procedures. Our attorneys will investigate your nursing home abuse allegations, and pursue a claim on your behalf.

Contact Us Today

We are prepared to dedicate all our resources to protecting the rights of the elderly. Contact us by e-mail or call our (914) 220-1086 to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

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" I was a passenger on a motorcycle and ended up falling off the back of the bike due to the driver acting like an idiot. I fell off at a high rate of speed and was very banged up. Fractured wrist and road rash down my back and elbows. I am lucky I didnt die. Not knowing what to do I contacted Thomas and he could not have been anymore helpful!! He went out of his way to meet with me. He actually came to my house for the initial consultation. I know nothing about law or what my options even were. He took me through everything step by step. "

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