Moving your loved one into a nursing home environment may happen quickly in a crisis, or slowly, after all the options are carefully weighed. In either case, you have to trust the staff at the nursing home to care for someone near and dear to your heart. That said, you may wonder what happens when the staff fails to give the care that you were expecting. If you are concerned or worried that your loved one may be experiencing nursing home negligence, contact a skilled and compassionate Kane County nursing home abuse lawyer from O’Brien Law, LLC for guidance today.
Nursing home negligence cases are, unfortunately, notorious complex, and full of federal and state regulations that can make the matter even more confusing to someone unfamiliar with this area of the law. That said, our Geneva, Illinois personal injury lawyer has the experience needed to effectively navigate these cases in pursuit of the care and compensation your loved one deserves.
Unfortunately, nursing home negligence does occur. In fact, neglect even happens in the more expensive nursing homes with the most well-intentioned staff. The truth is that nursing homes are often very understaffed and too busy to give quality and individualized care to every person, every time.
Nursing home negligence can manifest differently and may not always look dangerous on the surface. The most severe instances of abuse within a nursing home can lead to life-threatening injuries and even wrongful death. Other forms of neglect, while harmful to the patient, are not as easy to detect.
Common signs that may indicate your loved one is being abused or neglected include:
If you notice any of these signs or have any other reason to believe that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, contact a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as you can. Our firm has the knowledge and resources to help you investigate your case and pursue the compensation your loved one deserves.
The most important thing for you to know is that nursing homes are legally obligated to provide patients with a certain standard of care. Both federal and state laws apply to all long-term care facilities regarding how they treat their patients.
Notably, the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 establishes the basic standards of care for nursing home patients and declares their fundamental rights.
Under this Act, nursing home residents have the right to:
If a nursing home has violated the rights of you or your loved one, you can file a claim to make things right and obtain compensation for damages. Your case could provide help for others as well.
Most nursing home negligence cases are an opportunity for policy change at a local or state level. Not only will your loved one be provided with better care after your case, but other seniors in your community can benefit from policy changes for safety that the nursing home makes to ensure that the negligent behavior doesn’t happen again.
We are honored to walk beside your family during this time, and we take our role seriously. If you believe your loved one is a victim of nursing home negligence or abuse, please don’t hesitate to contact O’Brien Law, LLC today. We are here to fight for you, every step of the way.
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