Bed Sores & Pressure Wounds

Skin sores (pressure wounds, also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores) can develop quickly when people can no longer care for themselves, or a caretaker provides substandard care.

There are certain points on the body where pressure sores are most likely to form. Due to our anatomy, these are points that are most likely to bear pressure when we lie in bed or sit in a chair for long periods.

Common areas prone to bedsores tend to have little fat, which can act as a cushion to reduce the pressure. These parts include:

Our Services

Medical Record Review

Medical records contain critical evidence to determine if standards of care errors have occurred. Our experience in hospitals and care homes’ medical records allows us to effectively review the records to find critical medical information.

Simaytis Legal Nurse Consulting comb through Electronic Medical Records (EMR) that can contain mountains of documents produced by these systems. Not only do electronic medical records provide more data they provide redundant data and multiple places where notes can be made by medical personnel. If you haven’t worked in the medical industry finding information within the records can be a daunting task as hospitals, long-term care facilities or clinics have different ways to chart or record information including different acronyms and terminology.

Let us help you find the critical medical information in your case.

Deb is skilled in analyzing long term care facility charts and highlighting negligence and causally related injuries. Most of our cases with Deb involved bed sores, falls, and untreated infection. I strongly recommend Deb for any firm that needs medical malpractice or nursing home abuse case analyses. .

Michael J. Brevda, Esq Managing Partner

Case Screening for Merit

We look at the strengths and weaknesses of your case that has bed sores or pressure wounds. If it does not have merit we will provide an oral report or a brief summary of why it does not.

If there is merit, we will identify and recommend potential defendants and the deviations from the standards of care. In addition, we will recommend the appropriate nurse or medical expert to assist in solidifying your case.

Reports are clearly written and concise so that non-medical persons can understand the merits of your case.

Let us help you find the critical information in your case.

Chronology Reports

We can organize your medical records for your bed sore or pressure wound cases. Records are sorted into the correct categories such as MD progress notes, nurses’ notes, medication records, consults, office visits, etc. Then each section is organized in chronological order by date of incidents within the care facility.

This allows you to have quick access to important information and allows us to spot any missing records which can be vital to a case while there is still time to obtain these documents.

A report will be prepared to highlight the extent of injury, dates, and frequency of treatments, providers of service, and preexisting conditions that were affected or made worse by an injury.

We will assist you to determine the value of each case, whether you are a defense or plaintiff attorney.

Reports are clearly written and concise so that non-medical persons can understand the merits of your case.

Let us help you find the critical information in your medication errors case.

Why Simaytis Legal Nurse Consulting

At Simaytis Legal Nurse Consulting, we bring unparalleled expertise and a deep understanding of the healthcare system, particularly in the areas of bed sores and pressure wounds. Deborah Simaytis, our founder, is certified in Wound Skin Ostomy Management (wound care management) and has over two decades of hands-on healthcare experience. This specialized certification, combined with her extensive background, uniquely positions us to provide thorough, evidence-based analysis for your legal cases. Our commitment to detail and care ensures that we uncover the critical facts needed to support your case and advocate for the best possible outcomes. When you choose Simaytis Legal Nurse Consulting, you’re partnering with a trusted expert who is dedicated to delivering precise and impactful insights.

Certifications & Licenses

Registered Nurse Illinois

Registered Nurse Wisconsin

Nursing Home Adminstrator Iowa

Nursing Home Adminstrator Wisconsin

Nursing Home Adminstrator Illinois

What Our Clients Say

“In my first experience working with Deborah, she exhibited a wealth of knowledge and expertise to assist in serving as an expert in the prosecution of a nursing home case. Deborah was dedicated to exploring all the potential standard of care violations, including conducting her own outside research. She was reponisve and thorough, allowing us to push our case to resolution and bring closure to my client and his family.”

Julie Kyle

"Performance of tasks excellent analysis of facts. Communication of facts in appropriate and understandable fashion."

Robert Gargasz , CO LPA

"We are so pleased with Deborah and her team at Simaytis Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC. The turnaround time is excellent, their reports are detailed and address the deviations to the Standard of Care. We highly recommend utilizing their services for your nursing home cases."

Michael Johnson