Yorkville Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Attorneys for Nursing Home Neglect in Kendall County, IL

When families can no longer care for their aging or disabled loved ones, they often make the difficult choice of placing their family members in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other long-term care establishments. These facilities are required by law to provide the appropriate care for their residents and patients, and many nursing homes fulfill that obligation. Unfortunately, there are some facilities that do not meet these standards. Nursing home neglect and abuse are far too common, and they can lead to serious harm for elderly or disabled residents.

If your loved one has suffered an injury, illness, or other forms of harm due to nursing home abuse or neglect, you may qualify for compensation. These cases are sometimes difficult to prove, so you need a skilled lawyer who understands how to overcome the potential challenges that may arise. When you trust Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney, we will do everything possible to see those responsible for your loved one's injuries held accountable. Our firm has over 40 years of experience handling personal injury cases, and we have recovered more than $550 million for our clients and earned 250+ five-star reviews. Call us now to discuss your case and learn how we can help.

Northern Illinois Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

A nursing home patient's mental capacity and physical condition can make them vulnerable and easily exploited. While you would expect that respectable facilities would not engage in negligent or willfully harmful practices that endanger residents, approximately 5 million people in the U.S. experience some form of elder abuse every year. That number is likely a low estimate, because many incidents go unreported.

There are many ways nursing home residents can suffer harm at the hands of a facility and its administration and staff, including:

• Delayed or inappropriate medical attention for existing or emerging conditions
• Allowing patients with diminished mental faculties to wander unsupervised
• Not providing appropriate food and drink
• Failing to assist patients with mobility issues and ensure that they turn or move regularly
• Not following proper procedures when assisting patients with walking
• Inadequately trained staff
• Harassing, striking, or intimidating patients
• Mishandling or misappropriating a patient's finances
• Sexual assault or similar inappropriate behavior

Whether due to insufficient staffing, a lack of supervision, or willful actions, these and other forms of abuse and neglect can significantly harm patients. Your lawyer from Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney will investigate to find out how and why the injury happened, gathering the evidence we need to hold the at-fault parties accountable.

The Effects of Nursing Home Neglect in Montgomery

Some nursing facility residents are unable to communicate what is happening to them, so you need to pay close attention to your loved one's condition. Frequent consequences of nursing home negligence include:

• Falls
• Bedsores
• Untreated infections
• Social withdrawal
• Dehydration
• Mental and emotional trauma
• Pain and suffering
• Death

If your parent has unexplained bruises, drastic shifts in behavior, sudden weight loss, or other concerning issues, it is important to address the situation promptly to prevent further injuries. Your next call should be to our office, where we are waiting to help.

How Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney Can Help With Your Oswego Nursing Home Abuse Case

If the abused patient is unable to file their own personal injury claim, their close family members may need to execute a power of attorney to act on their behalf. If they die as a result of neglect or other forms of negligence, eligible survivors might be able to file a wrongful death claim.

When you partner with Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney, our legal team will evaluate the patient's medical records, calling in medical professionals to review evidence and testify on your behalf. We will also handle all case-related administrative tasks, calculate all damages accurately, and fight to see your family receive full compensation.

Call Our Yorkville Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

Taking advantage of those who are unable to protect themselves is despicable behavior. At Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney, we will not tolerate it. We will stand as a staunch advocate for your rights and best interests while doing our best to see the negligent parties held accountable for their actions.

Contact us at 888-826-8682 for your free consultation with our Kendall County, IL nursing home injury attorneys. We serve Yorkville, Oswego, Montgomery, and other cities in Kendall County and Northern Illinois. We will not charge you any fees unless we win compensation for you.