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Challenges to Proving Nursing Home Abuse in a Wrongful Death Claim (Part A)

Proving nursing home abuse in an Illinois wrongful death claim can be a challenging and time-consuming process. This type of claim typically requires the help of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who specializes in the area of law surrounding nursing home abuse and neglect, as well as Illinois wrongful death laws and other nuances of the applicable legal procedures in our state. In addition, an experienced Chicago nursing home abuse attorney is familiar with the specific state regulations that apply to nursing homes. Your attorney’s understanding of these regulations will make a significant difference in filing and ultimately proving your Illinois wrongful death claim.Challenges in Proving Nursing Home AbuseOne of the biggest challenges in proving nursing home abuse is that your loved one may have been unwilling or unable to substantiate or document claims of abuse or neglect prior to his or her death. Fear of retaliation or a medical condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, where mental faculties are not optimal, may prevent documentation of claims. Without documentation of abuse prior to death, proving wrongful death after the fact can be difficult.If your loved one suffered for many months or years from a medical condition, it may also present a significant challenge to proving nursing home abuse. Pre-existing medical conditions must be taken into consideration in an Illinois wrongful death claim.The challenge is differentiating between the conditions caused by the pre-existing condition and the failure of nursing home staff to properly care for your loved one. This will require a thorough investigation into your loved one’s medical history, which a Chicago nursing home abuse attorney can help you do. A Chicago nursing home abuse attorney will consider all aspects of your loved one’s case, however the challenge still remains in proving the nursing home staff failed to do all they can to care for your loved one.Continue to Next Page >>

If you feel that your loved one is or has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, file an Illinois nursing home complaint here. 

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