Cook County Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys Pursue Maximum Compensation for Damages
Illinois Law Firm Represents Neglected Nursing Home Residents
Illinois has about 1,200 long-term care facilities (including nursing homes) that serve more than 100,000 residents. These facilities are licensed, inspected, and regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Each year, the Department conducts about 10,000 surveys, which include annual licensure inspections, investigation of complaints, and re-inspections. The Department’s 24-hour Nursing Home Hotline (800-252-4343) fields nearly 19,00 calls and the staff responds to approximately 5,000 complaints.
What is Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing home neglect is the failure by a caregiver to fulfill the obligations related to a resident’s care. Common forms of neglect include inadequate or limited access to shelter, food, clothing, hygiene, and medical care. Here are some of the signs of nursing home neglect:
- Malnourishment
- Lack of food, water, or shelter
- Poor hygiene
- Bedsores or skin ulcers
- Unmet medical needs
- Self-neglect, refusing care
- Unpaid bills
Liability for Nursing Home Neglect and Covid-19 Exposure
If neglect happens in a nursing home, the facility can be held responsible if their actions contributed to harm sustained by a resident, including:
- Negligent hiring
- Insufficient staffing
- Inadequate training
- Medication errors
A facility can also be held vicariously liable for negligence on the part of its employees, including most actions taken during the course and scope of their jobs. Many nursing homes also hire contractors to perform certain tasks, and those third-parties can also be held liable for negligence and damages to a resident.
Contact a Cook County, Illinois Nursing Home Neglect Attorney Today
Have you or a loved one been the victim of nursing home neglect in Cook County, Illinois? If you are looking for competent legal representation, contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free initial consultation with one of our injury attorneys at today.
