Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Law Blog
Does My Loved One Have the Right to Refuse Medication or Treatment in an Illinois Nursing Home?
Many families ask, “Can residents refuse medication at nursing homes?” In Illinois, a nursing home resident generally may accept or […]
Read MoreCan a Nursing Home Discharge or Evict a Resident for Complaining About Care in Illinois?
If a resident complains about care, federal regulations protect the resident’s right to voice grievances. A facility may transfer or […]
Read MoreWhat Happens to a Lawsuit If a Nursing Home Closes in Illinois?
What happens to a lawsuit if a nursing home closes? A closure does not, by itself, answer whether a resident […]
Read MoreWhen Delayed Hospital Transfer Becomes Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing homes have a legal duty to recognize when residents need hospital-level care and to arrange prompt transfers. When a […]
Read MoreResident-on-Resident Assault in Illinois Nursing Homes
Resident-on-resident assault presents a serious problem in Illinois nursing homes. Many incidents go unreported and unaddressed. When one nursing home […]
Read MorePreventable UTIs from Nursing Home Neglect in Illinois
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the more common infections seen in nursing homes, and some may be preventable with […]
Read MoreWhat Ignored Call Lights Say About Nursing Home Neglect in Chicago
When a nursing home resident presses their call light, they’re asking for help. They may need medication, assistance with the […]
Read MoreCan Aspiration Pneumonia Be a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect in Illinois?
When an elderly loved one develops aspiration pneumonia while living in a nursing home, families often wonder whether the facility […]
Read MoreSigns of Chemical Restraints in Chicago Nursing Homes
If your loved one recently entered a nursing home, you want to feel confident they’re receiving proper care. Unfortunately, some […]
Read MoreHow Common Is Elder Abuse in Illinois?
Elder abuse represents a serious and growing concern in Illinois, affecting thousands of seniors annually. Research shows that 1 in […]
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