Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Attorneys Fighting for Victims of Nursing Home Negligence in Cook County and throughout Illinois

At Schwartz Injury Law, our mission is to hold nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehab facilities, and other types of long-term care institutions fully accountable when they mistreat our honored elders. We have an entire team dedicated to nursing home neglect and abuse, and our team has extensive experience and vast knowledge of this area of the law.

We work collaboratively on each case, and we put our in-depth experience to work to provide the skilled representation our clients deserve. We also work closely with a team of nurses, physicians, and other professionals who can be called upon as expert witnesses. Nursing home negligence and elder abuse is the primary focus of our legal practice, and we have the resources, skills, and dedication to ensure that our clients are fully compensated for their injuries.

Experience that Makes the Difference

Nursing home negligence and abuse is usually the result of inadequate staffing, poorly trained staff, poor management, and problems that stem from these issues. We have seen just about every issue that can arise in a nursing home setting. Some of the most common include:

• Bed sores
• Sepsis
• Infections
• Falls
• Fractures
• Burns
• Choking
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Medication errors
• Breathing tube injuries
• Lack of medical care
• Unreasonable restraint
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Wandering and elopement

Most of the life-threatening injuries and fatalities that occur in nursing homes are not one-time events. They usually happen over time, and there are typically multiple contributing factors. Our nursing home team is able to thoroughly review the facility records and quickly identify common (and often overlooked) factors that are strong indications of neglect or abuse. These factors can often make the difference in obtaining a favorable verdict or settlement.