Elgin IL Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers

Attorneys for Victims of Nursing Home Negligence in Kane County

Elgin Township is located in Kane County between the cities of Galena and Chicago. It has a population of over 110,000, and nearly 10,000 of the township's residents are senior citizens. Due to aging demographics and longer life expectancies, a growing number of elderly residents in Elgin require long-term care. Unfortunately, area nursing facilities have not done nearly enough to address this growing need. This has resulted in greater numbers of nursing home residents being exposed to negligence and elder abuse.

At Schwartz Injury Law, we understand the outrage family members feel when they entrust a long-term care facility to care for an aging loved one, only to learn that their loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect. Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of this area of the law, and we know what it takes to prevail in even the most complex cases. Our mission is to provide a strong voice for our honored elders who are mistreated in nursing homes, and to ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Concerns in Elgin

Inadequate staffing, poorly trained staff, mismanagement, and similar issues expose Kane County nursing home residents to a wide range of hazards. Some common forms of neglect and abuse we see include:

• Preventable Illnesses: Staffing shortages and incompetent staff make residents susceptible to serious health conditions such as bedsores, sepsis, and other types of severe infections. Lack of medical care and/or medication errors often make the conditions much worse.
• Nutritional Deficiencies: Many seniors require special diets, and it is important for staff to ensure that elderly residents receive proper nutrients. When this does not occur, malnutrition and/or dehydration can result, often leading to more severe conditions.
• Life-Threatening Injuries: Many elderly residents are frail, and without proper supervision, they are very susceptible to falls, fractures, burns, and other severe injuries.
• Physical and Sexual Abuse: In some cases, nursing home employees have been known to commit especially heinous acts such as physical and sexual assault. This can result in a wide range of physical and emotional injuries.
• Wrongful Death: In the most severe cases, nursing home abuse and neglect can result in the untimely death of a facility resident.

Speak with a Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney in Elgin

At Schwartz Injury Law, our nursing home team has seen virtually every issue that can arise in a long-term care facility setting. We work collaboratively on each case, putting our extensive experience to work to identify important and frequently overlooked factors that can often point to negligence or abuse. We also routinely call on top health professionals to provide expert testimony to help support our findings.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free consultation with our office, contact us today at 312-535-4625. We serve clients in Elgin, Kane County, and communities throughout Illinois.