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Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is common, with an estimated tens of thousands of nursing home residents seriously injured or killed in the facilities that are … Continued

In general, nursing home cases take 18-24 months to settle or go to trial. Nursing home cases are often more time-consuming due to their nature, … Continued

If the nursing home calls and wants to discuss your loved one’s injury complaint, you should not talk to them about the matter. You are … Continued

Nursing homes are vastly understaffed, with almost 95% of nursing homes understaffed across the U.S. This understaffing is one of the biggest reasons for injuries, … Continued

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a majority of nursing home residents are unable to walk without some form of assistance. Hoyer lifts … Continued

When you make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, you assume they will receive better care than you were … Continued

Sepsis occurs when infection and inflammation spreads through the bloodstream and throughout the body. Chemicals released by the body to fight this infection cause inflammation … Continued

Wheelchairs are commonly used by many residents of nursing homes, and while they are pieces of equipment that are meant to provide safety for those … Continued

Emotional abuse is any abuse that causes the resident emotional harm or anguish. Emotional abuse can be either verbal or nonverbal and though most of … Continued

Nursing home staff are responsible for keeping your loved ones safe. Adequate supervision is important for every resident, even if they appear to be idle. … Continued

There are over 1.3 million residents currently residing in nursing home across the United States and over 3 million seniors utilize the services of a … Continued

Most people are unaware that bed rails on nursing home beds can be dangerous. Since 1985, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has received complaints of … Continued

Nursing homes are obligated to provide a safe and secure environment for its residents that includes adequate supervision to keep them from suffering injuries and … Continued

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary tract, however most UTI’s are in focused in the lower urinary … Continued

Illinois nursing homes are required to provide adequate nursing care and keep your loved ones safe and secure as directed by the Illinois Nursing Home … Continued

It is unfortunate, but often the warning signs of nursing home abuse aren’t always obvious because the abuse is done in secret. There are literally … Continued

Nursing homes in Illinois are regulated, inspected, and licensed by various agencies at the state and federal levels including the U.S. Department of Health and … Continued

Financial abuse, also known as financial exploitation, is defined as improperly and illegally using the funds, assets, or property of another individual. Nursing home patients, … Continued