Nursing home abuse and neglect can cause harm to patients in many ways. Neglect often results in failing to diagnose conditions, including compartment syndrome. If your family member has compartment syndrome that the nursing home failed to diagnose in Jacksonville, FL, we can help.
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How Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You With a Claim for Failure To Diagnose Compartment Syndrome in Jacksonville
Suing a nursing home for failing to diagnose a condition can be challenging. You have the burden of proving the nursing home breached its duty of care to the patient. You’ll need an experienced Jacksonville nursing home abuse lawyer to take on the responsible party.
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When you hire our top-rated nursing home lawyers in Jacksonville, we can:
- Investigate the nursing home to determine why your loved one’s compartment syndrome was not diagnosed
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- Analyze the factors in the case to determine damages and the value of damages
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What Is Compartment Syndrome?
Compartment syndrome is a condition where there is increased pressure in a section of the body closed and surrounded by fascia. Without a diagnosis and prompt treatment, compartment syndrome can lead to reduced or restricted blood flow to the area. If left untreated, compartment syndrome can result in necrosis.
When diagnosed promptly, the prognosis is good for compartment syndrome. The tissue in the compartment can recover. However, the failure to diagnose compartment syndrome can result in life-altering, long-term damage.
The delay in treatment can result in permanent loss of function and nerve injuries. The person may develop sepsis, chronic pain, and identify failure/damage.
In some cases, amputation could be required. If left untreated, compartment syndrome could result in the person’s death.
Causes and Symptoms of Compartment Syndrome
There are several ways for compartment syndrome to develop. Common causes include:
- Very bruised muscles
- Broken bone
- Trauma to the body
- Severe sprain
- Loss of blood supply because of positioning or the use of a tourniquet
- A bandage or cast that is too tight
The forearm and lower leg are common sites for compartment syndrome, but a patient could develop the condition in the feet, hands, buttocks, thighs, and upper arms.
It can be difficult to detect compartment syndrome because the symptoms can indicate several conditions. Symptoms of compartment syndrome include:
- Pain that is more severe for an injury than anticipated
- Inability to move the affected part of the body
- Paleness of the skin
- Severe pain that does not subside after taking pain medication
- Swelling of the affected area
- Tingling, numbness, and weakness in the affected area
- A decrease in sensation in the affected area
A medical provider can measure the pressure in the area to determine if the patient may have compartment syndrome. If so, the doctor quickly prescribes a treatment plan to relieve the pressure and restore blood flow to the affected area.
Holding a Nursing Home Liable for Damages
Nursing home negligence and abuse can result in the failure to diagnose compartment syndrome. If so, the nursing home could be liable for damages caused by their actions. Other parties could also be liable, such as a hospital or physician.
The nursing home is legally responsible for providing care for the residents. If they fail in this duty, they can be liable for economic and non-economic damages. The best way to know whether your loved one has the grounds for a personal injury or medical malpractice claim is to consult with an experienced Jacksonville personal injury lawyer.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Jacksonville Nursing Home Failure To Diagnose Compartment Syndrome Lawyers
Your loved one deserves to be treated with respect and compassion in a nursing home. The nursing home also has a duty to provide adequate care. If your loved one has been injured in a nursing home, call our Jacksonville nursing home attorneys at Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers at (904) 396-1100 for a free case review.