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ILLINOIS NURSING
HOME INJURY LAWYERS
Protecting our Elders from Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Throughout Illinois
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Chicago, IL Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers
Attorneys Fighting for Victims of Nursing Home Negligence in Cook County and throughout Illinois
At Schwartz Injury Law, our mission is to hold nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehab facilities, and other types of long-term care institutions fully accountable when they mistreat our honored elders. We have an entire team dedicated to nursing home neglect and abuse, and our team has extensive experience and vast knowledge of this area of the law.
We work collaboratively on each case, and we put our in-depth experience to work to provide the skilled representation our clients deserve. We also work closely with a team of nurses, physicians, and other professionals who can be called upon as expert witnesses. Nursing home negligence and elder abuse is the primary focus of our legal practice, and we have the resources, skills, and dedication to ensure that our clients are fully compensated for their injuries.
Experience that Makes the Difference
Nursing home negligence and abuse is usually the result of inadequate staffing, poorly trained staff, poor management, and problems that stem from these issues. We have seen just about every issue that can arise in a nursing home setting. Some of the most common include:
- Bed sores
- Sepsis
- Infections
- Falls
- Fractures
- Burns
- Choking
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Medication errors
- Breathing tube injuries
- Lack of medical care
- Unreasonable restraint
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Wandering and elopement
Most of the life-threatening injuries and fatalities that occur in nursing homes are not one-time events. They usually happen over time, and there are typically multiple contributing factors. Our nursing home team is able to thoroughly review the facility records and quickly identify common (and often overlooked) factors that are strong indications of neglect or abuse. These factors can often make the difference in obtaining a favorable verdict or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is a lot of confusion about nursing home abuse and neglect cases. In fact, one of the major reasons elderly residents are so susceptible to mistreatment in nursing facilities is they are often unable to fight back. Our mission is to provide a strong voice for the most vulnerable in our society, so those responsible for this egregious conduct are held to account.
Nursing home residents and family members often have questions regarding what rights nursing facility residents have, how to go about reporting abuse and neglect, what signs and symptoms to look for, and many others. We have compiled a list of answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about nursing home abuse and neglect.
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Nursing Home Care Act
Nursing homes and other institutions that are defined as long-term care facilities in Illinois must be in compliance with the Nursing Home Care Act. There are several residents' rights specified in the Act, including the right to be free from abuse or neglect, the right to manage their own financial affairs, the right to be free from unreasonable restraint, the right to have their own doctor, and, if they are capable, the right to refuse medical treatment. The Act also allows nursing home residents to seek damages resulting from any violations of their rights.
The elderly are especially vulnerable to severe injuries due to neglect or abuse, and when a nursing facility is in violation of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, it puts its residents in serious danger. If you or a loved one has suffered injury or wrongful death in violation of the Act, you may be entitled to compensation.
Nursing Home Care Act
Nursing homes and other institutions that are defined as long-term care facilities in Illinois must be in compliance with the Nursing Home Care Act. There are several residents' rights specified in the Act, including the right to be free from abuse or neglect, the right to manage their own financial affairs, the right to be free from unreasonable restraint, the right to have their own doctor, and, if they are capable, the right to refuse medical treatment. The Act also allows nursing home residents to seek damages resulting from any violations of their rights.
The elderly are especially vulnerable to severe injuries due to neglect or abuse, and when a nursing facility is in violation of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, it puts its residents in serious danger. If you or a loved one has suffered injury or wrongful death in violation of the Act, you may be entitled to compensation.
Meet Our Team
Our nursing home team is headed by Paul D. Richter, an award-winning attorney who has over two decades of personal injury and wrongful death litigation experience. For the past several years, Paul's primary area of focus has been protecting the rights of victims of nursing home neglect and abuse. Since focusing in this area of the law, Paul has obtained in excess of $15 million in damages for his clients. He is a member of several state bar associations, has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in the state, and enjoys a 10.0 (superb) Avvo rating.
There are four other attorneys on our nursing home team: Eva Golabek, Jacqueline Brody Kanter, and Caitlin Finnegan. Each are focused on nursing home negligence and abuse law, and they work collaboratively alongside a team of paralegals, legal assistants, and health professionals to deliver justice for those who are mistreated in Illinois nursing homes.
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Chemical Restraint of a Nursing Home Resident Can Lead to Avoidable Injury or Death
03/22/2023
In a previous blog, we discussed when nursing home staff may use physical restraints on a resident. According to the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, physical restraints must be a last resort solution for residents who are at risk of hurting themselves or others. The restraints must be the least restrictive form of confinement possible, and the facility must get...
Who is Liable if a Nursing Home Resident is Injured by Another Resident?
03/14/2023
Many people are surprised to learn that one of the most pressing concerns in many nursing homes is the threat of resident-on-resident harm. Nursing home residents who are suffering from cognitive impairment or other illnesses may lash out at other residents. In some cases, altercations between nursing home residents leads to serious injuries. Preventing Physical Confrontations Between Nursing Home Residents Illnesses that...
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