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Pressure sores, also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers, can be devastating, painful and, in severe cases, life-changing. While pressure sores can develop in anyone who is immobile, they are almost always preventable when appropriate care and monitoring are in place. When they arise from substandard nursing or clinical care, there may be grounds to pursue a clinical negligence claim.
Pressure sores are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue that develop when prolongedpressure restricts blood flow to a particular area of the body. They most commonly affect people who are immobile or have limited movement, such as patients confined to a bed or chair for long periods due to illness, injury, surgery or disability.
Pressure sores typically form over bony areas of the body, including:
Without proper prevention and treatment, pressure sores can worsen quickly. In more serious cases, they may lead to infection, sepsis, gangrene or even death, causing significant pain, distress and long-term impact on a patient’s quality of life.
Healthcare professionals have a duty to identify patients at risk, carry out regular risk assessments, reposition patients appropriately and provide suitable care to prevent pressure sores from developing or deteriorating. A failure to take these reasonable steps may amount to clinical negligence where it results in avoidable harm.
You may have grounds for a pressure sore negligence claim if:
Pressure sores are recognised by healthcare bodies as largely preventable with correct care. When they occur as a result of a breach in duty of care, compensation may be justified.
Making a claim for pressure sore negligence can be complex, requiring detailed medical evidence and expert opinion. At Thorneycroft Solicitors, our specialist clinical negligence team has extensive experience supporting clients and their families through every stage of the process. We will:
Successful pressure sore negligence claims can include compensation for:
Every claim is different, and the compensation will reflect your individual circumstances.
If you or a loved one has suffered a pressure sore that you believe resulted from negligent care, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. Our experienced clinical negligence solicitors are here to listen to your story, answer your questions and help you understand your legal options.
Contact Thorneycroft Solicitors today on 01625 503 444 or complete our online enquiry form for a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
