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Nursing Home Abuse
Violated Trust
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or other long-term health facility is never made lightly. Often the knowledge that our elders will be treated with the respect and care they deserve is the only thing that can soothe our minds. When we find out that the trust we placed in nursing home staff has been violated, we often experience sorrow, fear, and overwhelming anger at the careless people who have caused our vulnerable relatives harm.
Keeping our Families Safe
If you have a family member or close friend who is staying in a nursing home, you may want to be aware of certain common signs of abuse. If your family member or loved one is displaying any of the following symptoms, you may want to investigate the possibility of abuse.
Physical Signs
- Bruises, cuts or other injuries that medical staff cannot easily explain
- Signs of being over- or under-medicated
- Unnecessary physical restraint
- Illness or injury that is not promptly reported to the family
Emotional Signs
- A strong and sudden desire to be isolated
- Suddenly ceasing communication or becoming withdrawn
- Unusual behavior such as rocking, biting or sucking
- Lashing out at friends or family
Taking Action
Nursing home abuse can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Winning a suit would get you the money needed to treat your loved one’s physical and emotional injuries. You could also be rewarded compensation for your loved one’s suffering, as well as your own.
Contact experienced
Chicago medical malpractice lawyers Friedman & Bonebrake at (312) 466-8200.