Florida Nursing Home Wrongful Death Sepsis: More Common Than Realized

Recently the family of a Leesburg man who died of sepsis, allegedly developed after negligence on the part of the assisted living home staff, filed a Florida nursing home wrongful death lawsuit against the facility. Decedent’s estate alleges facility owners failed to properly fund it, in turn improperly staffing the site and leaving residents vulnerable to inadequate supervision and poor care, in this case resulting in a fatal sepsis infection.  Sepsis is a serious and often fatal blood infection. There are many infections that can lead to sepsis, especially in someone who is elderly. Within Florida nursing home wrongful death lawsuits, it’s often indicated to be a result of: Catheter use; Bed sores/ open wounds; IV use; Poor hygiene. Although sepsis is often treatable, it must be identified and addressed swiftly. Failure to do so often results in wrongful death. A recent report from Kaiser Health News reveals that while no one tracks sepsis cases close enough…

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