Kankakee IL Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer

Skilled Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys Representing Clients in Kankakee County

There are several nursing homes and other types of long-term care facilities that residents in Kankakee County, Illinois entrust with the care of their elderly loved ones. Unfortunately, many of these facilities are not providing the standard of care their residents are entitled to. Aging demographics, inadequate staffing, poorly managed facilities, and similar issues have led to a rise in nursing home abuse and neglect cases.

The skilled attorneys at Schwartz Injury Law have seen the growing number of problems with nursing homes in Kankakee and throughout Illinois. Our nursing home team has successfully represented numerous victims of nursing home abuse and negligence, and we have the skill and knowledge it takes to prevail in even the most complex cases against well-funded nursing home holding corporations and their attorneys. We have seen just about everything that can arise in a nursing home setting. We know the important often overlooked factors that frequently come up when we review the facility records that point to negligence on the part of the nursing home and its staff.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Concerns in Kankakee

There are countless types of negligence and abuse that may occur in Kankakee County nursing homes. Some of the most common issues we run across include:

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

Due to staffing shortages and related problems, many nursing homes are not following the laws that are spelled out in the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act. For example, some hire poor quality staff with questionable backgrounds, increasing the likelihood that the residents will be abused or otherwise receive substandard care. If you believe elder abuse is occurring at a Kankakee nursing home, contact us to review your legal options.

Speak with a Compassionate Kankakee County Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney

At Schwartz Injury Law, we understand the physical and emotional pain nursing home abuse and neglect victims and their families endure, and we do everything possible to ensure that the legal process is smooth and stress-free. We offer free consultations, and we provide ongoing updates throughout the process, so you are always kept informed. We also take all our personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you never have to pay upfront attorney fees.