Blog Category: Neglect

• Can MRSA Be Caused by Nursing Home Neglect?

   Posted on August 07,2024

• Understanding the Difference Between Reasonable and Unreasonable Restraint at Nursing Homes in Illinois 

   Posted on March 08,2024

• Nursing Home Neglect and Heart Issues in Illinois

   Posted on February 29,2024

• Can Bad Dental Hygiene Indicate Nursing Home Neglect?

   Posted on February 06,2024

• Why Nursing Home Understaffing Often Leads to Tragic and Preventable Injuries

   Posted on August 28,2023

• When Can Wandering and Elopement Lead to Nursing Home Injuries?

   Posted on August 07,2023

• How Understaffing Harms Nursing Home Residents

   Posted on June 29,2023

• Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria “Superbugs” Threaten Lives of Nursing Home Residents

   Posted on May 30,2023

• Choking: A Deadly Hazard for Nursing Home Residents

   Posted on May 17,2023

• Claims for Failure to Provide Appropriate Medical Care

   Posted on April 07,2023

• Fatal Breathing Tube Mistakes and Nursing Home Negligence

   Posted on March 30,2023

• Who is Liable if a Nursing Home Resident is Injured by Another Resident?

   Posted on March 14,2023

• Report Suggests Nursing Home Injuries From Malnutrition and Chemical Restraint

   Posted on December 13,2022

• Serious Health Conditions Can Result From Poor Dental Hygiene in Nursing Homes

   Posted on August 17,2022

• Dehydration Can Be Deadly to Nursing Home Residents

   Posted on July 27,2022

• Improper Diabetic Care in a Nursing Home May Be Caused by Neglect

   Posted on July 21,2022

• Nursing Home Residents Who Choke May Suffer Catastrophic or Fatal Consequences

   Posted on April 21,2022

• When is an Illinois Nursing Home Responsible for a Resident’s Choking Death? 

   Posted on February 21,2022

• Tragic Consequences of Negligent Security in Nursing Homes 

   Posted on November 15,2021

• Understaffing Nursing Homes Could Increase Risk of Neglect

   Posted on July 27,2021

• Can Nursing Home Neglect Occur Outside of the Care Facility?

   Posted on July 21,2021

• When Does Substandard Nursing Home Care Become Negligence?

   Posted on June 22,2021

• What is the Purpose of a Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit?

   Posted on May 27,2021

• Can I Sue a Nursing Home for Wrongful Death in Illinois?

   Posted on April 14,2021

• Improper Nursing Home Care Can Cause or Aggravate Venous Ulcers

   Posted on March 17,2021

• What Is Considered Neglect in a Nursing Home?

   Posted on March 10,2021

• Can Unsanitary Conditions or Lack of Hygiene Be Examples of Nursing Home Neglect?

   Posted on February 03,2021

• When Is a Nursing Home Responsible for a Resident’s Death?

   Posted on November 30,2020

• What Is Nursing Home Neglect?

   Posted on November 18,2020

• Choking Is a Serious Concern in Nursing Homes

   Posted on November 11,2020

• Am I Allowed to Put a Hidden Camera in a Relative’s Nursing Home Room?

   Posted on November 04,2020

• What Can I Do If My Loved One Was Harmed by Insufficient Medical Care in a Nursing Home?

   Posted on October 21,2020

• Inadequate Sanitation Can Lead to Dangerous Illnesses in Nursing Homes

   Posted on September 07,2020

• Neglect or Abuse Can Affect Individuals in Assisted Living Facilities

   Posted on May 20,2020

• Nursing Home Breathing Tube Mistakes Can Lead to Wrongful Death Claims

   Posted on April 15,2020

• The Basics of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

   Posted on April 08,2020

• Nursing Home Negligence Can Lead to Incidents of Residents Choking

   Posted on March 13,2020

• Warning Signs of Possible Nursing Home Neglect, Part Two: The Patient

   Posted on November 13,2019

• Warning Signs of Possible Nursing Home Neglect, Part One: Red Flags in the Facility

   Posted on November 06,2019

• What Responsibilities Do Nursing Homes Have to Patients During Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters?

   Posted on September 05,2019

• Nursing Home Staffing Issues Can Lead to Poor Patient Care

   Posted on August 07,2019

• Bacterial Infections Can Escalate Quickly in Nursing Homes

   Posted on July 24,2019

• World War II Veteran Dies in Nursing Home After a Delay in Medical Care

   Posted on May 30,2019

• Chicago Area Nursing Home Accused of Neglect

   Posted on April 16,2019

• Staffing Problems That Lead to Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Claims

   Posted on February 07,2019

• Nursing Home Neglect Can Be Deadly During Extreme Weather

   Posted on January 31,2019

• When Visiting a Loved One in a Nursing Home, Be Vigilant for These Signs of Abuse and Neglect

   Posted on December 17,2018

• Preventing Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

   Posted on August 02,2018

• Neglect and Abuse in Assisted Living Facilities

   Posted on June 08,2018

• Record-High Award Given to Family of Neglected Nursing Home Resident

   Posted on March 28,2018

• Signs Your Loved One is Being Neglected or Abused by a Nursing Home

   Posted on March 20,2018