Category Archives: Nursing Home
Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit After Patient is Found with Maggot-Infested Wound
Severe wounds and untreated infections may raise serious concerns about the quality of care provided in a nursing home. This case is an indication of just how far nursing home neglect can go. Understaffed facilities may provide substandard care to vulnerable residents who cannot always communicate their pain, discomfort, or medical needs. In this… Read More »
Nursing Home Sued After Man Is Killed by Fellow Resident
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that Salem Village staff knew another resident presented a safety risk but failed to adequately protect a resident during a fatal assault. Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet was sued by the family of former resident Michael Pappas after he died following an alleged assault by another… Read More »
Can Illinois Nursing Homes Enforce “Unconscionable” Arbitration Agreements?
Illinois courts may refuse to enforce nursing home arbitration agreements when the circumstances surrounding the agreement or its terms make it unconscionable. As nursing home abuse and neglect claims continue to rise in Illinois, more and more facilities attempt to avoid the traditional legal process by forcing their residents—and oftentimes, their family members—to agree… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse
Understanding the different types of nursing home abuse and what families can do when an older adult is mistreated or neglected. Quick Take Nursing home abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse. Neglect can also place nursing home residents at serious risk of harm. When a loved… Read More »