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If you or your loved one has suffered from pressure sores or bedsores due to hospital neglect, Stephensons' experienced medical negligence solicitors are here to help you seek the compensation you deserve. Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are painful and potentially life-threatening injuries that often arise when healthcare professionals fail in their duty of care. At Stephensons, we understand the distress and suffering these preventable injuries can cause, and we have successfully helped numerous individuals hold hospitals accountable for their negligence.
Pressure sores, commonly referred to as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are wounds that occur when prolonged pressure or friction is placed on a particular area of the body, restricting blood flow. These sores most frequently affect vulnerable patients who are immobile or have limited movement and typically appear on areas with limited padding such as heels, hips, elbows, back, buttocks and shoulders.
When proper medical protocols and standards of care are in place, pressure sores are largely preventable. Hospitals and care providers must regularly reposition patients, inspect the skin thoroughly, and maintain adequate hygiene and hydration. Unfortunately, negligence or substandard care in hospitals means that too many people still suffer from these avoidable injuries every year.
If you or a family member has developed pressure sores or bedsores as a direct result of negligence or inadequate care in hospital, you may have grounds to claim compensation. Claims typically arise when hospitals or healthcare providers have failed to adhere to recognised medical standards, including:
Pressure sore claims can help you access funds for ongoing medical care, rehabilitation costs, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, as well as other associated expenses.
Stephensons Solicitors LLP is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading medical negligence law firms, with extensive experience successfully representing clients affected by hospital neglect. Our specialist solicitors are accredited by respected organisations such as The Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers). This proven expertise ensures we handle your case with the utmost sensitivity, professionalism, and effectiveness.
We have earned an excellent reputation for securing maximum compensation amounts through our extensive experience handling cases involving pressure sores and bedsores caused by hospital negligence. At Stephensons, we combine compassion with legal rigour to ensure your case is thoroughly investigated and robustly presented, providing you peace of mind throughout your compensation journey.
At Stephensons, we are committed to providing the highest levels of client support, legal expertise, and advice at each stage of your hospital negligence claim. Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors will:
If you or a loved one has suffered from pressure sores or bedsores caused by hospital neglect, contact Stephensons Solicitors LLP today for a confidential, no-obligation consultation on 0161 696 6165. Alternatively, please fill in our online enquiry form and a member of our specialist medical negligence team will call you back promptly to discuss your circumstances.
In most cases, the claim must be made within three years from the date you became aware that negligence caused your pressure sore injury. In some circumstances, particularly when involving mental incapacity, different time limits can apply. It is essential to seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Most pressure sore claims are settled out of court through negotiation. However, we prepare thoroughly for all eventualities, including the possibility of going to court, to ensure your best interests are protected.
Yes, you can make a claim on behalf of a relative or friend who lacks the capacity to claim themselves, such as those severely injured, elderly or incapacitated due to illness or disability. We will guide you through the process sensitively and thoroughly.
The compensation amount varies depending on the severity of injury, its long-term impact, financial losses, and the level of negligence involved. Our specialist solicitors will provide you with advice on the likely value of your claim once the full details become clear.
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