Usually, yes. Bedsores can cause significant pain for patients, many of whom already suffer from significant medical conditions or mobility limitations. In some cases, bedsores can lead to extreme complications: bone and joint infections, cellulitis and sepsis, which can lead to a patient’s death. While prompt appropriate care can help treat these injuries, once they develop, many pressure sores are difficult to heal.
To determine if the bedsores developed from nursing negligence, which would give you the right to sue for the resulting injuries, the investigation will likely focus on several key questions.