What is a Section 278 Agreement?

A Section 278 Agreement is a legal agreement between a developer and a highway authority to carry out highway works.

The Impact Of Medical Negligence On Pressure Sore Development

Pressure sores or ulcers, also known as bed sores, are serious injuries that can lead to severe complications if not identified and treated promptly. Pressure sores are most common in individuals who have limited mobility or are mobile, causing prolonged pressure on the skin.

Healthcare providers (whether in hospitals or care homes) are responsible for regularly assessing patients’ skin integrity, especially those at high risk for pressure ulcers. Failure to conduct these assessments can lead to undetected skin breakdown. Patients should be repositioned regularly to avoid such skin breakdown. Following protocols and using specialised mattresses or cushions help reduce the risk of the development and pressure sores.

If these protocols are not followed, it can amount to negligent patient care which can cause or exacerbate the development of pressure sores, the consequences of which can be life threatening.

If a loved one has developed pressure sores, or existing pressure sores have been exacerbated as a result of medical negligence through inadequate monitoring or neglect, they may be entitled to compensation.

The specialist team at Wollens, are experienced in dealing with medical negligence claims in relation to pressure ulcers and bed sores, and will be able to advise whether a claim is worth pursuing.ell below that of a reasonable standard, you may be eligible to make a clinical negligence claim.