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Dedicated legal advocates protecting your loved ones nationwide. When nursing homes break their promise of care, our experienced attorneys fight for the justice your family deserves.
Soft tissue infections in nursing homes can begin with something as small as a skin tear or pressure ulcer, but when left untreated, they can rapidly progress into deep, life-threatening conditions.
For elderly residents, even a slow-healing bruise or blister can spiral into necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, or amputation if nursing home staff don’t intervene in time.
At The Higgins Firm, we represent families across the United States who have experienced the consequences of soft tissue infections caused by neglect. These cases are preventable, and we’re here to prove when standards of care were ignored.
Soft tissue infections involve the skin, fat, muscle, and connective tissue. In nursing homes, these infections often develop due to poor hygiene, inadequate wound care, or failure to monitor changes in condition.
| Infection Type | Cause & Risk |
| Cellulitis | Bacterial infection of the skin and underlying tissue, often from wounds or ulcers |
| Abscesses | Pockets of pus caused by bacterial infection, requiring drainage |
| Necrotizing Fasciitis | Rapidly spreading “flesh-eating” infection that destroys tissue; requires emergency surgery |
| Infected Pressure Ulcers | When bedsores become colonized with bacteria, risking bone involvement or sepsis |
| Post-Surgical Wound Infections | Improper care of surgical sites can lead to deep tissue infection and breakdown |
These infections are especially dangerous for residents with chronic illnesses, diabetes, or limited mobility—and demand immediate medical attention.
Soft tissue infections don’t appear overnight. In most nursing home settings, they result from:
These are not random infections—they are often the result of long-standing neglect.
Certain residents require more intensive monitoring for soft tissue infection risk, including:
Care plans must reflect these risks—and when they don’t, infections are more likely to occur and go untreated.
Staff should be trained to spot and report the following red flags:
Delaying treatment can allow infection to reach muscle, bone, or bloodstream—leading to sepsis, amputation, or death.
Facilities are required by federal regulations—including the Nursing Home Reform Act and CMS standards—to:
Failing to meet these obligations isn’t just poor care—it may be negligence or medical malpractice.
Our firm conducts thorough, medically supported investigations into soft tissue infection injuries and fatalities. We:
We build every case with depth, urgency, and a focus on results.
If a preventable soft tissue infection caused your loved one harm, your family may be entitled to compensation for:
Each case is different—but every case matters to us.
We understand the trauma these infections cause—and we’re here to help.
If your loved one developed a soft tissue infection in a nursing home and you believe it was preventable, we want to hear your story. Early action helps preserve evidence, protect other residents, and hold negligent facilities accountable.
Dedicated legal advocates protecting your loved ones nationwide. When nursing homes break their promise of care, our experienced attorneys fight for the justice your family deserves.