Whenever a family places a member or loved one in a nursing home or elder care facility, it expects the home to provide the best living conditions, treatment, and nursing staff. Unfortunately, this sometimes does not happen. All too often, cases of nursing home neglect surface daily throughout Illinois and the rest of the country.
Nursing home negligence in Chicago can lead to serious injuries and sometimes death. Some injuries that can occur from such negligence include:
- Unexplained bruises
- Cuts or burns
- Bedsores
- Frozen joints
- Rapid weight change
- Falls
- Overdoses or other medicinal mistakes
- Physical neglect
You need to protect your loved ones
Any Chicago-area family who suspects a member or loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or a nursing home injury in Chicago, should contact an expert in Chicago nursing home law immediately. Such an attorney can investigate the situation and take immediate action both to prevent further abuse and to begin seeking compensation for damages suffered. However, it is important to act urgently and quickly, as there may be limits restricting your time to file a suit. Only an expert on nursing home law in Chicago can tell you for sure.
At Mark Karno & Associates, we believe nursing home residents have the right to proper care and treatment and to compensation when such rights are denied or abused. We are experts in Chicago nursing home lawsuits and have helped many victims achieve compensation through claims and lawsuits throughout Illinois.
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