Thousands of California residents suffer through pressure sores, more commonly known as bed sores, every day. Being on bed rest is hard enough without bed sores. If you have suffered bed sores, you may be entitled to compensation.

 

According to California’s statute of limitations, a victim has only a short amount of time, two years at the most, to file his or her personal injury case. Unfortunately, many California residents never realize that they were entitled to some type of compensation, or they wait too long and run out of time to file their claim.

 

Pressure sores can be disheartening. They often occur when you are trying your best to recover from another injury you sustained. They can lead to higher medical bills and a longer recovery time. Statistics show that the sooner victims contact a personal injury attorney, the sooner and more likely they will receive compensation—sometimes upwards of $75,000 or more. Receive a FREE CASE EVALUATION today from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced California attorneys.

Pressure sores can cause a longer recovery time, tremendous discomfort, and appearance-altering scars. Unfortunately, many people do not understand that these sores are preventable. They are often caused because nurses and other caregivers don’t maintain a clean, sanitary environment, the patient is not bathed properly or often enough, and existing sores aren’t treated appropriately.

It is important to work closely with a lawyer to file your pressure sore injury claim. Claims can be filed for personal pain, lost wages and work time, medical bills, or emotional damage. Pressure sore lawyers are specialists in personal injury law and will work quickly to investigate your case and help you seek compensation.