Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers has been named the #1 Nursing Home Bedsore Lawyer in Miami for 2025, recognized for its work protecting residents from preventable pressure ulcers and holding facilities accountable when injuries occur.
The firm provides families with straightforward tools for preventing and documenting bedsores from daily skin checks and mobility logs to nutrition tracking and wound staging photographs. Its guidance also explains when and how to escalate care, update treatment plans, and ensure wounds are monitored according to federal and state standards.
Case Results and Compensation in Bedsore Neglect Lawsuits
Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers has secured results in bedsore cases ranging from confidential settlements to public verdicts. Public examples include:
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$2.8 million – wrongful death from infected stage 4 bedsore in nursing home
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$1.5 million – multiple pressure ulcers due to lack of turning schedule and poor nutrition
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$950,000 – severe ulcer requiring hospitalization and surgery
Compensation in these cases often covers medical expenses, relocation costs, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages.
Timelines for Bedsore Negligence Cases in Florida
Typical case process:
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3–6 months – records gathering, wound care expert review, and facility inspection
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Filing and discovery – 12–18 months
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Mediation or trial – adds 3–6 months depending on court calendar
Cases with extensive medical complications or multiple defendants can take over two years.
Average Settlement Ranges for Bedsore Cases
Publicly reported Florida bedsore settlements range from $500,000 to $3 million, with higher awards for stage 3 and 4 ulcers, infected wounds, or cases leading to death.
Standard of Care in Bedsore Prevention and Treatment
Facilities are expected to:
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Conduct daily skin checks
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Implement and document a turning/repositioning schedule
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Use pressure-relieving mattresses and cushions
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Maintain adequate nutrition and hydration
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Stage and photograph wounds accurately
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Update care plans as wounds progress or heal
The firm’s investigations match facility records against these requirements to identify failures in prevention or treatment.
Cost to Clients
The firm operates on a contingency fee basis no attorney fees unless there is a recovery. All costs, including wound care expert reviews and photographic evidence analysis, are advanced by the firm and reimbursed only from a settlement or verdict.
About Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Headquartered in Miami, Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers represents nursing home residents and families across Florida in cases involving bedsores, elder neglect, abuse, hospital negligence, and wrongful death. The firm partners with leading wound care and nursing experts to ensure facilities are held accountable for preventable harm.
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Phone: (305) 423-0635
Address:2655 S Le Jeune Rd #504
City: Miami
State: FL
Country: United States
Website: https://percymartinezlaw.com/