Nursing Home Abuse Tips

Nursing homes are under pressure.

There is a growing population of older people who need skilled care.

The nursing home employees are underpaid and overworked.

This has lead to some abuse and neglect problems.

Be on the lookout for what is happening with your loved ones.

Watch for bedsores, falls, and injuries.

Find out right away what happened, and get your loved one to an outside doctor for examination and treatment.

Illinois Nursing homes are subject to strict laws and rules.

Make sure to seek out an experienced Illinois attorney to discuss your options.

Questions about potential nursing home neglect or abuse? Feel free to contact Illinois injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Champaign Nursing Home Cited

http://dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/NH18-C0057-01-09-18-Helia-HealthcareofChampaign.pdf

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Nursing Homes are inspected and fined for violations.

It is a violation to not protect against residents wandering off the premises. Nursing Homes may be subject to civil damages for injuries and neglect.