Pressure Sores Injury Lawyer - Toronto

Toronto and York Region Lawyer for Pressure Sores, Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcer Injuries

A bed sore (also referred to as pressure sore or decubitus ulcer) is a painful and potentially life-threatening wound.  Significantly, a pressure sore can be evidence of patient neglect.  If properly cared for, hospital patients and nursing home residents should not develop bed sores, even if they are bedridden.

Iacobelli Law Firm represents individuals and their families that have been injured as a result of negligence on the part of nursing homes and medical providers in the province of Ontario.

Causes of Pressure Sores

A pressure sore develops as a result of unrelieved pressure on bony parts of the body over an extended period of time.   As a result of sitting or lying in one position for too long, blood flow becomes restricted and the skin and tissue begin to die, resulting in a wound.  Pressure sores often form at bony pressure points such as the buttocks, heels and elbows.

If untreated or improperly treated, a pressure sore can become larger, and may penetrate into underlying muscle tissues. As pressure sores worsen, there become increasing difficult to treat and they present serious risks of infection.

Complications From Pressure Sores

Pressure sores can result in serious injuries, and sometimes death.  In addition to the pain associated with a pressure sore, there is serious risk of developing further medical complications, including the following:

    - Infection
    - Sepsis
    - Osteomyelitis
    - Gangrene
    - Amputation
    - Death

Free Consultation with Ontario Lawyer For Pressure Sore Injuries

If you believe that an injury or death occurred because of the negligence of a nursing home or or medical facility, contact Iacobelli Law Firm for a complimentary consultation.

Representation for Ontario Nursing Home Negligence and Medical Malpractice:

Iacobelli Law Firm handles serious medical malpractice and nursing home negligence claims throughout the province of Ontario.  Call us toll-free at 866-234-6093 to discuss your potential claim in a free initial consultation.