Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

A nursing home patient is suing The Lincoln Home Inc. and Weiss Management for Illinois nursing home negligence. Lillie Avant, who is accusing the defendants of over 20 negligent acts and violating the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, is seeking over $50,000 from the defendants.

Avant claims that on the morning of May 31, her leg broke when nursing home staff tried to turn and reposition her on the bed. At least three workers allegedly saw her grab her leg and cry out while hearing the loud popping sounds of her femur and knee fracturing.

Avant contends that even though she exhibited symptoms of having broken her bones and complained of experiencing serious pain, no one told her doctor or attorney about what happened. It wasn’t until late in the evening that an order for x-rays was placed. The following morning, Avant refused to undergo kidney dialysis treatment because she was hurting so much.

On the night of June 1, Avant was transported to Memorial Hospital where she was treated for multiple knee and leg fractures. She claims that a nursing home representative went into her room while she was heavily medicated to get her to sign a statement regarding the incident.

Avant is requesting a jury trial.

Negligent Nursing Care
Nursing homes can be held liable for negligent nursing care. People are at nursing homes because they need specific, and in many cases, constant nursing care. It is an assisted living facility’s job to provide this proper nursing care.

Staff must be trained to do their jobs correctly. Patients must be closely monitored. Care plans must be followed. Injuries and illnesses must be tended to immediately. Residents must be protected from Chicago nursing home abuse, neglect, and patient violence.

Nursing home resident alleges staff failed to do anything about her broken leg, The Record, October 28, 2010

Illinois Nursing Home Care Act

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