With our increasing elder population in this country, nursing homes certainly serve a necessary purpose. They exist to provide the care and attention needed for those who cannot care for themselves. It is not uncommon, however, for nursing homes to be negligent or inattentive in their duties. When this happens, illnesses and injuries can quickly occur. If you have an elderly loved one who has suffered due to nursing home negligence, contact our firm today.
At Woodruff Johnson & Palermo, our Chicago nursing home negligence attorneys have more than 60 combined years of experience in a wide range of personal injury cases. We understand the stress and the volatile emotions that can arise when you discover that your elderly loved one has been intentionally injured or injured as a result of negligence. You are probably angry and want the person responsible to be held accountable. Our firm will aggressively fight to ensure that these activities stop while working to recover monetary compensation for medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Aurora Elder Neglect and Abuse Lawyers
There are several situations that can come to light through nursing home negligence, including:
- Negligent care and malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Nursing home falls
- Bed sores
- Improper use of restraints
- Injuries during transportation
- Medication errors
- Dietary errors
- Physical, emotional or financial abuse
Whether your loved one's injury is the result of an improperly trained staff, or negligent management, it might be possible to recover monetary compensation that will help you find the treatment he or she ultimately needs. Even in these highly emotional times, we remain professional and strictly focused on reaching a successful resolution in the most efficient manner possible.
Contact Woodruff Johnson & Palermo in Illinois
For a free consultation and case evaluation following nursing home negligence, please contact our offices today. We have offices in Aurora, Champaign and on N. LaSalle St. in downtown Chicago. Call us toll free at 877-202-4221 to schedule an appointment.
