Protecting Henderson’s Nursing Home Residents

Nursing home residents in Henderson deserve attentive care, dignity, and respect. When staff fail to provide basic care, residents can suffer painful and dangerous bedsores. These injuries are not only preventable but are often a warning sign of neglect. If your loved one has developed bedsores in a nursing home, Cogburn Davidson is here to help.

Our attorneys have decades of combined experience and have recovered hundreds of millions for injured clients across Nevada. We fight to hold negligent facilities accountable and pursue the compensation residents and families deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a nursing home abuse lawyer in Henderson.

How Cogburn Davidson Helps With Bedsore Cases

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are painful injuries that often indicate serious lapses in care. At Cogburn Davidson, our attorneys understand both the medical and legal aspects of these claims. We handle every detail of the case so families can focus on their loved one’s health. When you hire our team, we will:

  • Conduct a thorough investigation into the resident’s care and living conditions
  • Review medical records, facility logs, and inspection reports
  • Consult with healthcare experts to confirm how neglect caused the injuries
  • Identify all responsible parties, including staff, administrators, or corporate owner
  • Negotiate with insurers and facility representatives for a fair settlement
  • Take the case to trial if necessary to secure full justice

Our goal is simple: hold negligent nursing homes accountable and obtain meaningful compensation for your family.

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What Are Bedsores and Why Do They Develop?

Bedsores are skin and tissue injuries caused by prolonged pressure on certain areas of the body. They are most common in residents with limited mobility who spend long periods in bed or in a wheelchair.

Common signs of bedsores include:

  • Red or discolored skin that does not improve after pressure is relieved
  • Open wounds or skin that looks broken or blistered
  • Swelling or warmth in the affected area
  • Drainage or pus from the wound
  • Complaints of tenderness or pain

Common causes of bedsores include:

  • Failure to regularly reposition residents
  • Prolonged pressure on bony areas such as heels, hips, or the tailbone
  • Friction from sheets or clothing rubbing against the skin
  • Poor nutrition or dehydration that weakens skin health
  • Inadequate hygiene or improper use of protective creams

With proper training, adequate staffing, and attentive care, bedsores are almost always preventable. Their presence often signals neglect.

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Liability for Nursing Home Bedsores in Henderson

To hold a nursing home responsible for bedsores, you must show that the facility or staff failed to meet their duty of care. In Nevada, this involves proving:

  • Duty of care: The nursing home had a responsibility to provide proper medical care, nutrition, hygiene, and supervision.
  • Breach of duty: Staff failed to rotate residents, monitor their health, or maintain clean and safe conditions.
  • Causation: The failure directly led to the development or worsening of bedsores.
  • Damages: The resident suffered physical pain, medical expenses, emotional distress, or long-term complications.

Our attorneys at Cogburn Davidson know how to gather the evidence necessary to prove negligence and pursue justice.

The Serious Consequences of Bedsores

Bedsores are more than a minor injury. Left untreated, they can lead to life-threatening complications. Common consequences include:

  • Severe infections such as sepsis or cellulitis
  • Painful wounds requiring surgery or skin grafts
  • Prolonged hospital stays and expensive treatments
  • Permanent scarring or mobility issues
  • Emotional distress and reduced quality of life
  • Wrongful death in extreme cases

No family should have to accept these outcomes when proper care could have prevented them.

Taking Legal Action for Bedsores in Henderson

Families often hesitate to speak out against a nursing home, but doing so can protect both your loved one and other residents. Legal action can help recover compensation for:

  • Medical bills and future healthcare needs
  • Pain and suffering caused by the injury
  • Loss of dignity and quality of life
  • Wrongful death damages in fatal cases

At Cogburn Davidson, we handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe no attorney’s fees unless we win compensation for you.

Contact a Henderson Nursing Home Bedsore Lawyer Today

Bedsores are preventable, and no resident should suffer because of neglect. If your loved one developed pressure ulcers in a Henderson nursing home, Cogburn Davidson is ready to help. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced nursing home abuse attorney in Henderson. We will review your case, explain your options, and fight to hold negligent facilities accountable.

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