Pressure Sore Claims

If you or a loved one have suffered from pressure sores due to negligence during a hospital admission or due to substandard community nursing care, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors are here to help you get the support you require.

Pressure sores (also known as bedsores and pressure ulcers) occur when there is damage to the skin caused by pressure over a prolonged period of time. The heels and the sacrum are common places for these ulcers to develop. People who are bed bound due to illness or are in a wheelchair are especially vulnerable.

Consequences of Pressure Sores

Pressure injuries can be serious and, in some instances, even life threatening if an infection, such as sepsis develops. There are many measures which can be used to prevent or manage a pressure sore, such as regular turning, pressure relieving mattresses and aids / equipment to promote regular movement. It is important that a plan is followed to ensure pressure sores are monitored and managed appropriately to avoid deterioration. Pressure sores will often require lengthy dressings and treatment and in the most serious cases skin grafting and plastic surgery.

Our team of specialist medical negligence experts have supported many clients with pressure sore claims helping them get the answers, apology and compensation they deserve.

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Make a Pressure Sore Claim

If you or a loved one suffers from a pressure sore while in hospital or in the community, you may be able to make a claim for compensation if the damage or deterioration was avoidable.

We may be able to assist you with your pressure sore claim on a no win, no fee basis giving you the reassurance that you will not have to pay anything if the claim is unsuccessful. Our team of medical negligence specialists will be happy to discuss your funding options in detail.

Pressure sore claims must be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged negligence or from the date on which you first knew or suspected that you were injured as a result of the alleged negligence.

There are limited exceptions to this rule for claims involving children and protected parties as well as claims brought on behalf of an estate.

Our team of clinical negligence specialists can advise you further on the applicable limitation date when discussing your claim.

As experienced medical negligence solicitors, we offer a free initial 30-minute consultation with a member of our team, call us today on 033 3344 9613 or simply email [email protected] with your request.

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Medical Negligence Experts

Morrish Solicitors are one of West Yorkshire’s leading Law Firms specialising in medical negligence claims. Our specialist solicitors are experienced in all types of medical negligence cases including; Birth Injury; Brain Injury; Delayed Treatment Claims and Cancer Negligence Compensation Claims to name a few.

As experts in medical negligence, we have solicitors who are accredited members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel so, you can have peace of mind your claim will be handled by a legal practitioner with proven competency in clinical negligence law. Also, we are one of the few Law Firms in West Yorkshire to offer legal aid funding for claims through the Legal Aid Agency.

If you would like to discuss a potential medical negligence claim please contact us on 033 3344 9613 or simply email [email protected] with your request.

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