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Illinois Department of Public Health oversees nursing homes. Residents who experience abuse or neglect may report problems to IDPH. Residents may also file lawsuits to address abuse or neglect and the resulting injuries and damages.
Donna Chapman, 83, was left alone to smoke despite concerns about her mental and physical abilities, suit says. She died from her injuries.
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Will be difficult to defend allowing this woman to smoke without supervision. Resulted in her death so damages will be high.
BLOOMINGTON — A lawsuit related to sexual images of residents posted on Facebook has been filed against a McLean County nursing home.
Source: Lawsuit filed against nursing home over resident photos | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com
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The basis of lawsuit is failure to protect resident privacy and dignity. The question is what are the damages, and how much is the insurance company willing to pay to avoid a trial. Certainly is shocking and disgusting.
Criminal investigators were looking Wednesday into the deaths of eight nursing home residents in Hollywood, Florida, where oppressive heat and humidity set in after Hurricane Irma knocked out much of the power in the area.
Source: At least 8 dead after Florida nursing home left with no A/C from Irma – CNN
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Criminal investigation underway. There will be civil lawsuits to follow for wrongful death. Failure to protect residents.
If you suspect someone has been subject to Nursing Home neglect or abuse make sure to call the Illinois Department on Aging hotline at 866-800-1409.
You may also contact the nursing home ombudsman in the county in question.
What does Nursing home abuse and neglect look like?
It may involve inadequate nutrition or fluid intake;
Dirty or unsafe facilities;
Resident falls;
Medication problems;
Residents leaving the premises without supervision;
Use of physical restraints without medical necessity;
Failure to meet government rules; or
Failure to provide reasonable care to protect the residents.
If you think something may be wrong in the nursing facility make sure to contact the Illinois Department on Aging, and contact the lawyers at Williams and Swee to discuss your options.
All cases are taken on a contingent fee basis. We only get paid if you recover. Call 309-827-4371.