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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Protect your loved ones with the help of an experienced nursing home injury lawyer who understands Illinois nursing home law.

The decision to place a family member or loved one in a nursing home is difficult enough but finding out that person was abused or neglected while in the care of others can be devastating. If you were responsible for selecting the nursing home or care center where the abuse occurred you may even blame yourself. This is a terrible burden to carry and you must remember that it isn't your fault-blame lies with the neglectful individual or institution.

You are entitled to trust that the trained professionals who are being paid to care for your loved one are providing the quality care they promised. You can secure justice for your loved one by finding an experienced nursing home injury lawyer skilled with nursing home abuse cases like yours.

Protecting the Rights of Illinois' Most Vulnerable Citizens

The Chicago-based attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle P.C. feel a special obligation towards protecting the rights of individuals abused or neglected in nursing homes. Abuse and neglect of some of our society's most vulnerable citizens is a situation that our lawyers take very seriously. Unfortunately, the isolation and the physical and mental conditions of many nursing home residents often make them vulnerable to neglect or abuse.

If a nursing home resident you know has sustained injuries, the Illinois nursing home law known as the Illinois' Nursing Home Care Act provides a way to claim compensation for:

medical expenses;
pain and suffering;
disability;
disfigurement; and
aggravations of pre-existing conditions.

This compensation can be used to move the resident to a higher-quality facility where his or her needs will be better addressed. In cases where the abuse or neglect caused the resident's death, any compensation won would go to his or her next of kin for the wrongful death of their family member.

Finally, it is important for you to know that you have a limited amount of time to open a nursing home abuse or neglect case, according to Illinois nursing home law. The statute of limitations for these cases is normally 2 years but if a public entity operates the home, you only have 1 year.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Nursing home abuse cases are rarely "cut and dried." A nursing home injury lawyer familiar with Illinois nursing home law will possess the experience and knowledge to successfully manage the intricacies of these cases. Many of the injuries nursing home residents suffer are in fact the result of long-term deficiencies of care.

Our nursing home injury lawyers have more than 14 years of experience with a wide variety of nursing home abuse and neglect cases, including:

bed sores/pressure ulcers;
serious falls;
medication errors;
physical or emotional abuse;
malnutrition;
dehydration;
restraint injury; and
assault.

If you are looking for an experienced Illinois nursing home injury lawyer who will put your needs first, look no further than the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. We are passionate about protecting the rights of Illinois' most vulnerable citizens under Illinois nursing home law and we offer you the promise that if we are not able to make a recovery in your case then you won't owe us a dime.

Before making any decisions, request a free copy of our consumer guide, Abuse & Neglect at the Hands of Caregivers: Guide to Illinois Nursing Home Negligence. When you are ready, please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today to speak with an Illinois nursing home injury lawyer about resolving the nursing home abuse and neglect case of your loved ones - 312-263-1080.

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Library for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:

Hiring a Lawyer Who Asks the Right Questions About Nursing Home Falls Can Make All the Difference
Nursing home fall cases should focus on 5 crucial questions relating to development and execution of a fall prevention plan. It is not a "slip and fall case."
A Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Can Help in Cases of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
A Chicago nursing home abuse attorney will help you file an Illinois nursing home neglect claim. You don’t have to let a loved one suffer. Call 312-263-1080.
How to Prevent Falls in Nursing Homes in Illinois
Learn how to prevent falls in nursing homes from a nursing home abuse attorney in IL who has experience in nursing home neglect cases. Call 312-263-1080.
Preventing Falls in Nursing Homes
While the primary responsibility for preventing falls of residents in nursing homes falls on the nursing home staff, there are some steps that family members can do to prevent loved ones from falling in nursing homes and suffering devastating injuries such as hip fractures.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Bed Sores or Pressure Ulcers
Many nursing home residents suffer from unnecessary bed sores, also called pressure ulcers, due to poor care. Federal regulations require nursing homes to take necessary measures to prevent them from developing. When your loved one has developed bed sores or pressure ulcers, it may be due to nursing home abuse or neglect, and the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. is prepared to help you investigate any possible claim or lawsuit.
Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
Many Illinois nursing home residents take several prescription medications to help them maintain or improve their health. Errors can occur in giving these medications which can result in serious injury or death to your nursing home resident.
Nursing Home Resident on Resident Assaults in Illinois
One reason that family members admit a loved one to a nursing home is to assure their safety from violence in the community. However, some nursing homes have an unsafe mix of geriatric patients and younger, but mentally ill, residents and then fail to properly staff the nursing and care plan for the residents to assure the safety of all residents. The end result is injuries and death to due to resident-on-resident assaults in Illinois nursing homes.
When Failure to Follow Nursing Home Regulations Leads to Neglect (Part B)
You may be eligible to file an Illinois nursing home neglect claim if a failure to follow nursing home regulations has led to injuries. A Chicago nursing home neglect attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
When Failure to Follow Nursing Home Regulations Leads to Neglect (Part A)
When a failure to follow nursing home regulations leads to neglect, you may be able to file an Illinois nursing home neglect claim. A Chicago nursing home neglect attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your nursing home neglect claim in Illinois. Contact us today for a free evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Failure to Follow a Care Plan and Nursing Home Neglect in Illinois (Part B)
You may be eligible to file an Illinois nursing home claim if there is a failure to follow a care plan and it led to nursing home neglect. A Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois nursing home abuse claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Failure to Follow a Care Plan and Nursing Home Neglect in Illinois (Part A)
A failure to follow a care plan could lead to nursing home neglect and the filing of an Illinois nursing home abuse claim. A Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois nursing home abuse claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Challenges to Proving Nursing Home Abuse in a Wrongful Death Claim (Part A)
There are challenges to proving nursing home abuse in an Illinois wrongful death claim. A nursing home abuse attorney in Chicago at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois wrongful death claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Challenges to Proving Nursing Home Abuse in a Wrongful Death Claim (Part B)
In an Illinois wrongful death claim there are challenges to proving nursing home abuse. A nursing home abuse attorney in Chicago at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document and investigate your Illinois wrongful death claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Bed Sores (or Pressure Ulcers) Are a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect (Part A)
One of the signs of nursing home neglect is bed sores, which are skin lesions that can develop when a person if left in the same position for an extended period of time. A Chicago nursing home abuse attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document your Illinois nursing home abuse claim – 312-263-1080.
Bed Sores (or Pressure Ulcers) Are a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect (Part B)
You may be entitled to file an Illinois nursing home abuse claim if your loved one has signs of nursing home neglect, such as bed sores. A Chicago nursing home abuse attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you document your Illinois nursing home abuse claim. Contact us for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Compensation in an Illinois Nursing Home Claim for Abuse (Part A)
A properly settled nursing home claim of abuse should compensate for medical bills and emotional trauma. Chicago nursing home attorneys can help – 312-263-1080.
Compensation in an Illinois Nursing Home Claim for Abuse (Part B)
A Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer can help you seek compensation when a loved one suffers serious injury. If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, a Chicago personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your nursing home abuse claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse (Part A)
Nursing home abuse is a serious crime that affects thousands of residents each year. If you or a loved one has been abused in a nursing home, a Chicago nursing home abuse attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse (Part B)
If you discover a case of nursing home abuse, a lawyer can help ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. If you or a loved one has been abused in a nursing home, a Chicago personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

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Case Results for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:

Nursing staff negligence results in Cook County settlement

Awarded: $600,000

Fall resulting in fractured hip and death yields DuPage County settlement

Awarded: $400,000

Fall and infection results in DuPage County settlement

Awarded: $400,000

Stage IV pressure ulcer case results in nursing home settlement

Awarded: $125,000

Pressure ulcer, weight loss lead to settlement

Awarded: $120,000

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Web Resources for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:

AARP Report on Nursing Home Lawsuits
Description: AARP sponsored a study of nursing home litigation in Tennessee during the debate on capping non-economic damages in nursnig home lawsuits. Among the study's conclusions: damage caps do not help reduce litigation costs and that improving staffing levels at nursing homes and improving monitoring from the state would help improve the quality of care for nursing home residents.
Annals Of Internal Medicine of Falls in Nursing Homes
Description: Published in 1994, this article is an excellent survey of the causes and means of preventing falls in nursing homes. Recognition of the risk factors for falls and the causes of falls, as well as stategies for prevention has long been known in the nursing home industry, but resident continue to be seriously injured in nursing home falls.
Chicago Nursing Home Lawyer Blog
Description: Chicago lawyer Barry G Doyle's blog devoted exclusively to nursing home abuse and neglect issues in Illinois.
Guidelines for Prevention of Falls in Older Adults
Description: The American Geriatrics Society issued a series of practice guidelines for preventing falls by senior citizens, a major issue in nursing home abuse and neglect cases.
Illinois Citizens for Better Care
Description: Chicago based advocacy group for improved care in Illinois nursing homes.
Illinois Department of Public Health - Nursing Home Information
Description: Access to information on all licensed Illinois Nursing Homes, including results of inspections and other key information concerning nursing homes in the State of Illinois.
Illinois nursing home ombudsmen
Description: Ombudsmen are intended to be advocates for the nursing home residents and their families and to assist them in resolving issues which may not justify legal action. There are regional ombudsmen throughout the State of Illinois who are available to assist you in resolving issues with nursing home care.
Illinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force
Description: Formed after series of news stories on violence in nursing homes, this multi-agency Illinois state task force is investigating causes and solutions for problems that put nursing home residents at risk of unnecessary injury or death.
National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
Description: Organization devoted to advocacy and protection of nursing home residents through legislative activity and consumer education.
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
Description: Professional panel that develops protocols for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, otherwise refererred to as decubitus ulcers or bed sores.