No one should have to endure the excruciating pain of pressure sores. Devastating and preventable, we can help secure compensation for those who have suffered and their families.
If you or a loved one has suffered from pressure sores while in hospital or a care home, get in touch or call 0191 5666 500 to discuss your case.
Everyone has the right to receive quality care. Unfortunately, lapses can sometimes lead to the development of painful pressure sores and bed sores.
Whilst they are usually preventable, pressure sores are a condition which can cause significant distress and unnecessary suffering. Often known as bed sores, the main cause is as a result of a patient remaining in the same position for an extended period, such as individuals who are bedridden or use a wheelchair.
Healthcare providers have a duty of care to ensure high-risk patients are regularly monitored and repositioned, using specialist mattresses and cushions. Failure to do so can be negligent and, in severe cases, pressure sores can lead to life-threatening complications.
If you or a loved one has suffered the unnecessary pain of pressure sores in any hospital or care setting, we can help you receive the justice you deserve. Please get in touch or call 0191 5666500 today – there is no obligation to start a claim and any information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Our approach to Pressure Sore Compensation Claims
Seeing an elderly friend or relative suffer significant pain and unnecessary discomfort might make you feel angry or helpless.
We understand this and, during this sensitive time, we are here to offer compassionate support. We have a proven track record for securing settlements – and will guide you through the Pressure Sore Claims process to ensure you understand all your options.
- A free no-obligation case discussion with our experienced Solicitors
- Analyse case details and work out if you have a strong claim
- Explain ways to fund case – including No Win, No Fee option
- Gather evidence & ensure case is as strong as possible
- Review medical records, witness statements & medical experts
- Give you the best chance to secure maximum compensation
- Negotiate and try to agree a settlement outside of court
No Win, No Fee Pressure Sore Claims
To provide affordable access to justice, we can often handle Pressure Sore & Bed Sore Compensation cases on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis.
Known as a Conditional Fee Agreement or CFA, this ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement means you won’t pay a penny if you lose your case. This essentially means you don’t have to weigh up whether a Pressure Sore Claim is a financial risk worth taking.
If you win, your opponent will usually need to cover most of your legal costs, though you will need to pay a success fee from the compensation. But you won’t pay a penny if your case is not successful. In effect, we share the risk with you, as we only get paid if you win.
This isn’t the only way to pursue a Pressure Sores Claim and all other way to fund a case will be explained before you decide whether to pursue a claim.
Based in Sunderland – trusted across the North East & UK
When a hospital, care home or healthcare provider fails to take the necessary steps to assess risk or implement measures to prevent tissue damage, you may be able to make a pressure sores compensation claim.
If you’d like to utilise the experience and expertise of our clinical negligence solicitors, we would love to fight for the support and rehabilitation you deserve.
From our head office in central Sunderland (a short walk from the train station), we can quickly travel to anywhere in the North East. We also have a presence in Carlisle and represent people from across the UK, many of whom have been referred by previously successful clients.
Even if you’re unsure whether a Pressure Sores Compensation Claim is possible, get in touch for a no-obligation and confidential discussion, in person or via video call.
Arrange a free consultation with our specialist solicitors – call 0191 5666500 today!