Nursing Home Negligence

Trusted Chicago Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys

If you have family or loved ones residing in a nursing home, you likely have the expectation that they will be cared for and treated the respect. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence is all too common and has become a national epidemic. While there are both State and Federal Laws that set guidelines for nursing homes, residents of nursing homes are victimized every day.
With the prevalence of neglect and abuse in nursing homes, it is important for family members of nursing home residents to be on the lookout for signs of problems, including things like:

• Rapid weight loss
• Unexplained bruises and other injuries
• The development of bedsores
• Falls, especially if they become more than an isolated incident
• Sudden agitation or emotional withdrawal
• Unusual depression or lack of interests in activities they previously enjoyed
• Unnecessary use of restraints (physical or chemical)

Passen Powell Jenkins represents nursing home residents and their families for the following types of injuries:

• Falls
• Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, and Decubitus Ulcers
• Malnutrition and Dehydration
• Sepsis
• Clogged or Dislodged Breathing Tubes
• Medication Errors
• Physical or Chemical Restraints
• Wandering and Elopement
• Physical and Sexual Assault
• Verbal Abuse
• Choking
• Burns

If you have concerns that you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence, please contact Passen Powell Jenkins and we will fully investigate your concerns.