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Bedsores are a warning sign. Learn how to document bedsore injuries in New Jersey nursing homes using photos, care logs, and records to protect your loved one—and support a potential legal case.

Heel pressure ulcers are a serious red flag in nursing homes. This post explains how they form, how to recognize signs of neglect, and what New Jersey families can do to protect their loved ones and hold facilities accountable.

Sacral pressure ulcers are serious injuries that often result from inadequate care in nursing homes. This post outlines how these wounds develop, why the sacral area is at such high risk, and what legal steps families can take when neglect is involved. It includes medical context, surgical treatment examples, early warning signs, and guidance under New Jersey law.

Bedsores in nursing homes often stem from preventable failures, including infrequent repositioning, understaffing, and lack of individualized care. Medical classifications of pressure ulcers are outlined along with federal prevention standards. Key distinctions between unavoidable conditions and negligent care are clarified, along with legal steps families can take in response to injuries caused by substandard treatment.