Nursing Home Negligence & Abuse Attorneys in Chicago
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If your loved one was injured due to nursing home neglect or abuse, it is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Taking action can not only achieve justice and compensation for your loved one but also protect others from the same harmful treatment.
At Trapp & Geller, our nursing home negligence attorneys are dedicated advocates for injured and abused elderly people. For more than 30 years, we have obtained millions in compensation for clients who have suffered serious injuries and families who have lost loved ones due to injuries or neglect at nursing homes.
When we place family members in nursing homes or long-term care centers, we expect the institution to care for their needs and protect them from harm. Sadly, in many cases, nursing homes fail in their obligations, and elderly residents are left to suffer serious injuries, and even wrongful death.
Whatever the cause of nursing home neglect, the injuries can cause elderly residents to live their days in pain and fear, when they should be enjoying peace, comfort, and personal attention. Our attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of the injured and obtaining fair and just compensation for our clients.
What Is Nursing Home Negligence?
Trapp & Geller’s lawyers have worked in many nursing home negligence cases.
Some common examples of injuries are:
- Bedsores (pressure sores, decubitus ulcers)
- Restraint injuries
- Malnutrition/dehydration
- Medication errors
- Nursing home slip and falls
- Fractures and burns
- Injuries caused by wandering off/elopement
What Constitutes Nursing Home Negligence?
Federal and state laws require nursing homes protect and promote the rights of each resident.
Nursing homes are responsible for the services of each resident they house; however, in many cases, nursing home negligence is a result of cost-cutting measures and improper staffing by the institutions. Nursing homes are unable or unwilling to hire enough staff members, leaving too few qualified staff members to care for residents.
Nursing homes in Illinois are regulated and inspected by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and in many times in conjunction with U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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