When you place a loved one in the care of a nursing home, you expect that their needs will be met and that they be cared for. Unfortunately, negligence and outright abuse in nursing homes are all too common. Although many state and federal regulations, such as the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, have been established to protect the elderly in these settings, gross violations occur every single day, tragically compromising the health, well-being and dignity of some of our society's most vulnerable members.

WHAT TYPES OF NURSING HOME CASES DO WE HANDLE?
Nursing home abuse and negligence comes in many different forms.  We represent injured nursing home residents and the families of those wrongfully killed in cases involving:

Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers
Sepsis
Wandering and Elopement
Falls
Physical or Sexual Assault or Abuse
Physical or Chemical Restraints
Verbal Abuse
Malnutrition or Dehydration
Medication Errors
Choking
Clogged Breathing Tubes
Burns
Financial Exploitation

Levin & Perconti is one of the nation's most recognized and respected leaders in the area of nursing home negligence litigation. Both in and out of the courtroom, our attorneys are leading the charge to create an environment where substandard care will not be tolerated. Our attorneys have obtained over $100 million in nursing home verdicts and settlements for neglected residents and their families, including a record-setting $3 million bed sore settlement.

Nationally-renowned nursing home lawyer Steven Levin, as well as other members of the firm, frequently address audiences around the country on nursing home neglect issues. Mr. Levin also leads high-profile educational seminars for other lawyers in an effort to increase professional awareness and understanding of these issues.

If you believe that a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse in Chicago or throughout Illinois, you should take action quickly and contact us online or call us at 877-374-1417 or 312-332-2872 to set up a free consultation with an experienced Chicago injury lawyer.

Common warning signs of nursing home abuse or negligence:

• Rapid weight loss
• Falls
• Unexplained bruises or other injuries
• Sudden agitation or emotional withdrawl
• Bed sore development
• The substitution of heavy medication or sedatives for supervision
• The inability of a caretaker to sufficiently explain the patient's condition

To learn more about the issues surrounding residents of long-term care, or to view our database of Illinois nursing homes, visit the Chicago Nursing Home Lawyer Information Center.