As our loved ones age, many people take steps to try and care for these family members. However, sometimes circumstances, such as geography or financial resources, prevent us from active involvement in the day-to-day care of an aging loved one.
Whatever the reason, many families trust professional nursing homes and assisted living centers to provide the care for our loved ones that family simply cannot give. Unfortunately, some nursing homes fail to provide an adequate level of care. When these facilities fall short, they should be held accountable for their actions. The legal team at Randall A. Wolff & Associated, Ltd. can help you create a strong case when you encounter nursing home malpractice.
Nursing Home Malpractice in Schaumburg, IL
The sad truth is that nursing home abuse and nursing home malpractice occur all too often in this country. There are numerous ways that nursing homes can commit malpractice. Examples of common malpractice issues include:
Neglect
Facilities may simply neglect patients because the elderly cannot always effectively communicate to defend themselves. Neglect can lead to the exacerbation of chronic medical problems or the development of acute problems that can place patients in the hospital with expensive medical bills.
Abuse
Some staff members view elderly patients as wealthy individuals and try to extort their patients with threats. Other times nursing home patients are physically harmed by the staff. Both of these examples are instances of abuse.
Medical Errors
Nursing homes can also commit medical errors that lead to overmedication of patients and serious medical consequences. Some nursing homes do not take adequate steps to prevent common injuries such as slips and falls. Nursing homes could also be reluctant to transport patients to hospitals because they are worried about their reputation. All of these actions are signs of malpractice.
If you suspect that your loved one has faced any of these types of malpractice in his or her current living situation, contact our experienced team at 847.222.9465. Your loved ones should never have to experience nursing home malpractice in their life. We will fight for their justice.
