Bloomington, IL Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney

Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Lawyers Helping Elderly Victims in Bloomington-Normal

McLean County, Illinois has a population of roughly 170,000, and more than 21,000 of its residents are senior citizens. As life expectancies increase, a growing number of elderly residents require long-term care. Sadly, many area nursing homes do not provide the standard of care our honored elders deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect at a nursing home in Bloomington, Normal, or a nearby community, you may have the right to compensation.

At Schwartz Injury Law, we have seen how poorly the elderly are treated in so many Illinois nursing homes, and our mission is to provide a strong voice for victims of negligence and abuse and hold those responsible fully accountable. We have in-depth knowledge of this area of the law, and we put our experience to work to deliver the skilled and personalized representation our clients deserve. We work collaboratively on each case, and we leverage an extensive network of top health professionals that provide expert testimony and put our clients in the best possible position to obtain a favorable financial result.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Concerns in Bloomington-Normal

Due to inadequate staffing, poorly trained staff, mismanagement, and related issues, McLean County nursing home residents are susceptible to many forms of elder abuse. Some of the more common include:

• Poor Nutrition: Many nursing home residents require special diets and patience on the part of staff during mealtimes to ensure they are properly fed. When this does not occur, residents may suffer from malnutrition or dehydration.
• Life-Threatening Injuries: Negligence on the part of staff often results in conditions such as bedsores, sepsis, infections, and other illnesses. Many residents also experience burns, falls, fractures, and other injuries, which can turn fatal in those too frail to recover.
• Lack of Medical Care: Sometimes, staff fails to recognize an obvious need for medical care. If elderly residents are not treated for medical conditions in a timely manner, these conditions can quickly worsen. Poor medical care is another common issue, which can result in medication errors, breathing tube injuries, and in severe cases, wrongful death.
• Abuse: In the most egregious cases, nursing home residents may be subjected to physical or even sexual abuse. This is especially common among Alzheimer's and dementia patients, who often have trouble remembering who the assailant is.

Contact Our Experienced Bloomington-Normal Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers

Nursing home injury cases can be highly complex and challenging to pursue, particularly in cases in which there may be multiple contributing factors. Our nursing home team has seen just about everything that can come up in a long-term care facility setting, and we know how to quickly identify important and frequently overlooked factors that can often decide the outcome of a case. We provide free consultations, and all our cases are taken on a contingency basis, so you only pay attorney fees if we win.

If you or someone close to you has been a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, contact our office today at 312-535-4625 for a free, no obligation case assessment. We serve clients in Bloomington, Normal, McLean County, and communities throughout Illinois.