The senior population is increasingly growing, which means more of them are living in nursing homes. With this increase, also comes an increase in abuse. To combat this, there are governmental agencies like the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services to oversee nursing homes and the care and services they provide. This is done on both the state and federal levels to set forth uniform standards and ensure their patients are safe and protected.
Abuse Or Neglect Can Happen When We Least Expect It
Sadly, even with the governmental agency regulations, more than one million instances of nursing home abuse occur every year. These instances can include either active abuse or negligence. It doesn’t matter if the abuse or negligence takes place over a period of time or it is a one-time incident; the victim of the abuse may be entitled to compensation.
If the staff is found guilty, they may lose their certification, which means losing federal funding, all because of a failure to provide the level of care expected.
A Variety Of Elder Abuse Situations
Nursing home abuse can take many forms, including injuries due to falls, dehydration, malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, gangrene, bed sores, poor medical care, incorrect medication and over-sedation. Some of the other damages that can occur are less apparent, such as abandonment, theft, sexual assault, lack of supervision, physical or mental abuse, coercion and defective equipment.
Each of these situations can lead to injury or death, which would warrant the help of a nursing home abuse lawyer.
Schedule A Consultation With Our Nursing Home Abuse Attorney In Mokena and Joliet, Illinois
If you or a loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse, then contact the law firm of Block, Klukas, Manzella & Shell. Our nursing home abuse lawyers in Joliet have also represented clients in Mokena, New Lenox, Lockport, Plainfield and many of the other surrounding communities. We understand that you and your loved ones have been through a traumatic experience with elder abuse. Let our team fight for you so you can finally receive the justice that you deserve.
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