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You're likely to be asked these questions, but concern about legal responsibility should be subordinate to getting treatment for your father.
If he's ultra thin, he could be getting sores just from chafing while he's sitting. Does he take sponge baths, or bathe with no rinse products? They'll help keep him clean.
I can't speak specifically to how any ER staff would react, but I would be prepared to address what care you're able to provide going forward, and feel free to ask advice and for a script for home care to demonstrate your concern.
If your father's uncooperative, you can raise that issue, but be prepared for recommendations that you place him in some facility where his care can be managed by medical staff.
If he does have pressure ulcers, ask what the stage is. It will provide insight into how serious they are.