Nursing home residents rely on the care from the staff and nurses on hand at the facility they are staying in. For that reason, it is important for nursing home facilities to hire staff that can handle the demands of … Continue reading
Read More »We at Steven J. Malman & Associates have been in the law business for almost 20 years, and as personal injury lawyers, we’ve helped individuals through the most unfortunate of circumstances. But nursing home neglect suits remain some of the most despicable issues we handle. Nursing homes are supposed to provide compassionate care for people who are no longer able to take care of themselves. They are supposed to be safe places where seniors receive loving care and attention.
It is a sad state of affairs, but in many cases, abuse, neglect, and other forms of exploitation are often found in America’s elder care facilities. The good news is that you don’t have to put up with it! If you or a relative has experienced abuse, neglect or mistreatment in a Chicago nursing home, our nursing home abuse attorneys at Steven J. Malman & Associates can help you get justice.
The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act grants nursing home residents extensive rights. Proving medical malpractice incident is NOT necessary. The only thing a resident must prove is that the facility did not provide appropriate treatment or that the treatment provided was unreasonable or unsafe.
The Dangers of Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
May 15th, 2013
When you are staying in a nursing home, there’s a chance that you’re on at least one medication. Many nursing home residents take more than one prescription drug while staying in a facility, and the importance of nursing staff keeping … Continue reading
Read More »Problematic Hiring Processes Can Lead to Nursing Home Abuse
May 9th, 2013
When unemployment is high, people will scramble to do just about anything to get a job. Sometimes, they’ll look towards less-than-reputable nursing homes that they know won’t check out their backgrounds in hopes of bringing home a paycheck. Sometimes, with … Continue reading
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