Nursing Home Injury Lawyers In Wheaton
People put their faith into nursing homes to provide a high level of respect and care to their loved ones. But all too often, nursing homes and their employees fail to meet this standard, resulting in harm to their residents. People whose loved ones have been harmed by nursing home injuries as a result of nursing home negligence can recover compensation to help remedy these situations. A nursing home injury attorney from our firm, O'Reilly Law Offices, LLC, can help families figure out their cases and ensure their loved ones get what they need to recover from harm suffered in nursing homes. Taking legal action against a negligent nursing home and its employees can help prevent further harm and guard others from this mistreatment.
Explaining Nursing Home Injuries And Neglect
Most nursing homes and their employees try their best to provide quality care to their residents, but even well intentioned nursing homes can let patients and residents fall through the cracks. Some of the most common signs and examples of nursing home injuries and nursing home neglect include:
- Bed and pressure sores from lack of movement or ulcers
- Sepsis
- Restraint injuries
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Medication injuries
- Burns
- Falls in nursing homes
- Head injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Infections
These are just a few examples of the harm that can result from neglect in a nursing home. Some of these injuries may also even indicate elder abuse and other even more serious matters.
Nursing home abuse is not always physical, either. Financial and emotional abuse are not uncommon in nursing homes. Signs of financial abuse can include sudden changes in bank accounts like large withdrawals or adding additional names to bank cards or accounts. Any other unexplained changes to your loved one’s finances can also indicate this type of elder abuse.
People with loved ones in nursing homes can keep their eyes open for signs of elder neglect as well as both physical and emotional abuse such as:
- Unusual weight loss
- Bed sores and pressure sores
- Unsanitary living conditions like bugs and dirty laundry
- Sudden changes in your loved one’s behavior such as being withdrawn, unusual actions or changes in sleeping or eating habits
- Nursing home or caregiver refusal to allow visitors or spend time alone with your loved ones
- Broken glasses or frames
- Unexplained injuries like broken bones and fractures
If your loved one exhibits one or more of these behaviors it may be worth investigating their living conditions further, after immediately taking steps to protect your loved one. These circumstances may also be used as evidence in a case for nursing home abuse or nursing home malpractice. If you suspect abuse, take care to document your suspicions and any evidence like photos and videos of injuries, unsafe or unsanitary conditions or any allegations your loved one might make. An attorney can help you pursue justice for nursing home malpractice and neglect.
Get The Right Help
These types of cases should be taken care of delicately, by an experienced attorney. Our team of nursing home injury attorneys has a long history of success and over 30 years of experience in personal injury law. We take on even the most complex cases and we understand what it takes to find success in them.
If you suspect or know that your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or nursing home negligence, contact our office today. We can evaluate your case, explain what your options are and begin working on a compelling argument in your favor. We’re here to support and advocate for your loved ones, so they can get justice. We can help stop the harm of nursing home injuries and negligence. To get in touch, call 630-665-4442 or use our online contact form. Schedule a free initial consultation to learn more about how we can help.