Nursing homes provide a valuable service. However, it is natural to have concerns about the well-being of already vulnerable loved ones who reside in them. Recent horror tales of poor conditions, extreme neglect and horrific abuse trickling into the news and through...
Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Are nursing home falls preventable?
by mjdadmin | Apr 18, 2023 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
As individuals age, their bones often become brittle. They also tend to develop balance problems, lose visual acuity and have diminished muscle mass. Each of these can contribute to slips, trips and falls. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes
by mjdadmin | Mar 31, 2023 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Some of our community’s most vulnerable members may suffer various types of abuse in nursing homes. Even though these facilities are supposed to provide care that meets certain standards, residents all too often fall victim to mistreatment by those charged with their...
What are some signs of an unsafe nursing home residence?
by mjdadmin | Nov 11, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
When an older person struggling with daily tasks relies on nursing home staff, abuse can leave them feeling isolated and anxious. Understanding the issues surrounding unsafe nursing homes and how to spot them can help you protect your elderly loved ones. Avoidance...
How To Investigate Nursing Home Abuse
by mjdadmin | Oct 21, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Knowing how to investigate nursing home abuse can help protect your elderly loved one’s right to live in a safe, secure environment. It can also help them recover damages for the abuse suffered. Start your investigation by examining your loved one and documenting any...
How to Find a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
by mjdadmin | Aug 23, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
When you place a loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you expect them to be taken care of with compassion and dignity. Illinois nursing homes are legally responsible for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their residents....
3 signs that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse
by ysong | May 23, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
As loved ones age, they may need more care than you or an in-home nurse is capable of offering. Nursing homes are an option that grants them community and aid without restricting their freedom excessively. However, not all nursing homes provide the same level of...
Know how to handle problems at nursing homes
by mjdadmin | May 23, 2022 | Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Moving to a nursing home is a significant change for a senior. Your elderly parent may have trouble adjusting. However, you should know when your parent's complaints hint at deeper problems within the facility. When a senior first mentions problems, you may want to...

What is the Average Settlement for Nursing Home Neglect?
by mjdadmin | Feb 21, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
The average settlement for nursing home neglect or abuse in the United States is approximately $400,000 when the case settles out of court. If the case proceeds to a court trial, the payout can be $1 million or more when the plaintiff wins the nursing home abuse...

How to report nursing home abuse in Illinois
by ysong | Feb 8, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Placing your mom or dad in a long-term care facility is challenging. Finding out that those caregivers are abusing your relative is devastating. After the shock of abuse, it can be challenging to know how to proceed. If someone mistreated your parent in their nursing...
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