Nursing Home Negligence

Waukegan Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

Lake County Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers

Nursing homes are entrusted with the care of society's most vulnerable people — those who are not able to care for themselves and need professional assistance or nursing care. Families pay a great deal of money for this service; they have a right to expect nursing homes to live up to their mission of providing adequate care and security rather than abuse and neglect.

If your loved one has been injured, abused or mistreated in an Illinois nursing home, the personal injury lawyers at Noonan, Perillo, Polenzani & Marks, Ltd., may be able to help you obtain compensation. Contact our Waukegan law office to schedule a free consultation. Our Lake County nursing home abuse attorney accepts negligence cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless and until we recover compensation.

Handling All Types of Nursing Home Negligence Claims

Nursing homes are required to provide both medical attention and personal care to people who need a high level of supervision and assistance. Unfortunately, the negligence of nursing home employees and contractors can have serious consequences for residents.

At Noonan, Perillo, Polenzani & Marks, Ltd., we help nursing home residents pursue compensation for injuries caused by abuse or neglect, such as injuries resulting from:

• Falls out of beds or wheelchairs
• Failure to provide necessary medical treatment
• Neglecting to turn a bedridden or wheelchair bound resident, which can cause bedsores, also known as decubitus ulcers
• Failure to monitor the resident's diet, which can lead to dehydration or malnutrition
• Physical and sexual assaults by residents or staff members
• Failure to monitor the resident's physical condition

Not all accidents are the result of negligence. If you suspect that a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home, you should consult an attorney who is familiar with the law that governs nursing home negligence claims in Illinois. Our experienced nursing home abuse attorneys have experience handling these cases and can help you determine if your suspicions are justified.

Working With Expert Professionals to Establish Liability

Determining whether abuse or neglect occurred in a nursing home case — and, if so, who is at fault — can be complicated. We enlist the help of skilled nurses, physicians and other expert professionals to evaluate our clients' cases and determine the best course of action for recovering compensation.

Illinois Nursing Home Care Act requires that nursing home residents be treated with care. Whether you, your parent or other loved one has been the victim of elder abuse or neglect, do not hesitate to contact us to get an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer on your side.