Waukegan IL Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

Injury Lawyers Representing Victims of Nursing Home Negligence in Lake County

Waukegan is located north of Chicago on the west bank of Lake Michigan and is the county seat of Lake County. With a population of nearly 90,000, it is the fifth largest city in Illinois. Due to increased life expectancies, a growing percentage of Waukegan's senior population requires long-term care. Unfortunately, area facilities have not taken adequate steps to meet this need. This has exposed more and more nursing facility residents to nursing home abuse and neglect.

The nursing home team at Schwartz Injury Law has seen the rise in nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases in recent years. We believe it is an outrage that so many of our honored elders are being mistreated in Illinois nursing facilities, and our mission is to hold those responsible fully accountable. Our team works collaboratively on each case, and we have the experience, resources, and dedication to provide clients the skilled and personalized representation they deserve.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Concerns in Waukegan

Lake County nursing facilities have ongoing issues such as staffing shortages, incompetent staff, and mismanagement. The problems are particularly bad on nights, weekends, holidays, and other times when facilities tend to be severely understaffed. Because of these issues, nursing home residents are susceptible to numerous forms of abuse and neglect. Some of the most common issues include:

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

One of the most common problems in nursing homes is lack of medical care, which results from general neglect and/or failure to notice obvious signs a patient needs medical attention. Because many elderly residents are frail and have weak immune systems, failure to provide timely medical care can cause their condition to quickly worsen. Sadly, many residents are never able to recover from a serious and preventable medical condition.

Speak with a Compassionate Waukegan Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer

There is never an excuse for elderly nursing home residents to be mistreated. At Schwartz Injury Law, we understand the physical and emotional pain neglect and abuse victims and their families endure, and we do everything possible to make the legal process smooth and seamless. We provide free consultations, and all our nursing home injury cases are taken on a contingency basis, so you never pay upfront attorney fees.

If you or someone close to you has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect, you may have the right to compensation. Contact us today at 312-535-4625 to schedule your free, no obligation case assessment. We serve clients in Waukegan, Lake County, and communities throughout Illinois.