St. Petersburg Nursing Home Dehydration Attorney

Protecting Florida Nursing Home Residents

Allowing a person to become ill or die due to dehydration is inexcusable. Dehydration is a well-known problem in ill and elderly populations. Yet nursing homes and other care facilities often fail to prevent or address dehydration in their patients.

Did dehydration cause illness, injury or wrongful death to a member of your family? The Law Offices of Charles R. Scully represents nursing home negligence victims and their families. We have handled dehydration cases and understand the issues involved. Our attorneys will work to recover the compensation you deserve. For a free consultation with a St. Petersburg nursing home dehydration lawyer, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online.

The Dangers of Dehydration

Our bodies simply cannot function without adequate water. Even mild dehydration can be dangerous, especially to the elderly. Those who experience dehydration are at increased risk for bedsores, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and confusion. Lack of fluids can also cause electrolyte imbalances which can lead to seizures.

Reduced blood flow is another complication of dehydration. This can cause hypovolemic shock, organ malfunction and coma. In the worst cases, wrongful death may occur.

There are numerous causes of dehydration in nursing homes such as:

• Illnesses such as fever, infection, diabetes or diarrhea
• Excessive sweating or vomiting
• Forgetting to drink
• Medication side effects
• Decreased kidney function
• Decreased thirst sensation
• Exposure to excessive heat

Negligence by the facility or staff is the underlying cause of these problems. Patients are supposed to be adequately monitored, so dehydration does not occur. If prevention fails, treatment should be given immediately, but too often, dehydration goes unnoticed.

Clearwater Assisted Living Dehydration Attorneys

Please call our office at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation.

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