Carbondale IL Nursing Home Injury Lawyer

Lawyers Representing Victims of Nursing Home Neglect in Jackson County, IL

Jackson County, Illinois has around 9,000 senior citizens, and its most populous city is Carbondale. Due to increasing life expectancies and aging demographics, a growing number of the elderly population in this area require long-term care. Unfortunately, area nursing homes have not done nearly enough to address this need, exposing more and more long-term care facility residents to nursing home abuse and neglect.

The nursing home team at Schwartz Injury Law has witnessed the rise of neglect and elder abuse cases at long-term care facilities in Carbondale and throughout Illinois. There is no excuse for senior citizens being mistreated at a facility they trusted to look after their needs, and our mission is to provide a strong voice for victims and their families. We have in-depth knowledge of this area of the law, and we put our extensive experience to work to ensure that those responsible for this type of conduct are held fully accountable.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Concerns in Carbondale

Inadequate staffing, poorly vetted and poorly trained staff, mismanagement, and similar issues have created substandard conditions at many Jackson County nursing homes. As a result, residents of these facilities are susceptible to many forms of neglect and abuse. Including:

• Bedsores
• Sepsis
• Infections
• Falls
• Fractures
• Wandering and Elopement
• Burns
• Choking
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Medication Errors
• Breathing Tube Injuries
• Unreasonable Restraint
• Lack of Adequate Medical Care
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse

Incidents of neglect and abuse are more likely to occur on nights, weekends, holidays, and other times when nursing homes tend to be understaffed. Facilities need to do a far better job addressing staffing problems during these times, so their residents receive the level of care they are entitled to under the law.

Speak with a Dedicated Carbondale Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer

At Schwartz Injury Law, we have seen virtually every issue that can arise in a nursing home setting, and we are able to review facility records and quickly uncover important and frequently overlooked factors that may point to abuse and neglect. We also routinely call on top health professionals to provide expert testimony that helps support our findings. This allows us to secure favorable results for our clients in even the most complex and challenging cases.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, you may have the right to compensation. Contact our office today at 312-535-4625 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We serve clients in Carbondale, Jackson County, and communities throughout Illinois.