When circumstances require the placement of someone we love into a Chicago nursing home residence, we expect that the long term care facility will provide quality care for our loved ones. In Illinois, most long term care facilities are regulated by federal and state laws, such as the Nursing Home Care Act. This act sets forth the minimum standards to protect those who reside in these facilities. The Illinois Department of Public Health is responsible for licensing, certification and enforcement processes involved in nursing home care. But in spite of these rules and regulations supported by Illinois and federal law, the elderly are often times abused, injured or die unnecessarily because of abuse in these long term care facilities.

Currently 30% of all nursing homes have been found to have some form of elder abuse. With these numbers on the rise, it is now more important than ever to monitor and pursue instances of nursing home abuse. All of us must keep a close eye on those we know and love who reside in a Chicago nursing home.

Indications that a nursing home resident has been abused include bruises, signs of depression, failure to provide regular medication, weight loss or other injuries. Innocent residents of nursing homes often suffer from untreated skin ulcers (bed sores), unsupervised falls, inattention to symptoms of illnesses, malnutrition and other preventable dangers of harm.

At Kreisman Law Offices, we are keenly aware of the hardship that may arise in a case of nursing home abuse or neglect. If you have reason to believe that your loved one has been injured, abused or neglected at an Illinois long term facility, please call us as soon as possible.

Bob Kreisman of Kreisman Law Offices has over 30 years of experience in handling and trying nursing home abuse cases and medical malpractice in the Chicago, Illinois area. Kreisman Law Offices has the knowledge and resources to obtain justice for you and your loved ones and hold accountable those responsible for their actions against the elderly and infirm. For a free and immediate consultation contact Kreisman Law Offices at (312) 346-0045 or (800) 583-8002, or fill out a contact form online.