Chicago Broken Bones in Nursing Home Lawyer

Injury Attorneys for Fractures Caused from Nursing Home Neglect in Chicago, IL

Elderly individuals in nursing homes are highly susceptible to fractures and similar injuries. This is largely due to inadequate staffing and poor conditions, often resulting in falls and other serious mishaps. If you or someone close to you has suffered a fracture in a nursing home, you may be entitled to compensation. Speak with a seasoned nursing home abuse and neglect attorney as soon as possible, so you understand your rights and options.

Schwartz Injury Law has extensive experience and a strong track record of successful results in nursing home fracture cases. Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of this area of the law and what it takes to prevail against even the most well-funded adversaries. We work collaboratively on each case, and we have the skill, resources, and dedication to ensure that those responsible for nursing home negligence and abuse are held fully accountable.

• $300,000 Nursing Home

  Hip Fracture Victim

  Schwartz Injury Law represented an elderly individual who fell and suffered a hip fracture at a Chicago nursing home. After a thorough investigation, our team was able to hold the nursing home accountable for its failure to institute appropriate fall precautions. This resulted in a $300,000 settlement for our client.

Common Types of Fractures in Illinois Nursing Homes

The overwhelming majority of fractures that occur in nursing homes are the result of a fall. Some of the most common injuries include:

• Hip fractures
• Pelvic fractures
• Back or vertebrae fractures
• Leg and thigh fractures
• Hand and arm fractures
• Ankle and foot fractures

Broken bones are particularly common among the elderly, who often suffer from degenerative diseases that greatly reduce the mineral density of the bone (such as osteoporosis). This problem is made worse when nursing homes are understaffed, do not have adequate fall prevention procedures in place, or, in the most egregious cases, have staff members who engage in physical or sexual abuse. Many of the fractures nursing home residents suffer are severe and life-threatening. Sadly, some patients are never able to recover following a fracture.

Speak with a Seasoned Cook County Nursing Home Fractures Lawyer

At Schwartz Injury Law, we have seen virtually every issue that can come up with regards to nursing home care, and when a patient suffers a fracture, we are often able to quickly identify important factors others might miss that can help prove that the nursing home is responsible. If you or a loved one has sustained a nursing home fracture, contact us today at 312-535-4625 for a free case evaluation. We serve clients in Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, Will County, Winnebago County, and throughout Illinois.