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

Common warning signs that a nursing home resident may be suffering abuse or negligence include:

• 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

In addition to our work inside the courtroom, nationally-renowned nursing home lawyer Steven Levin, as well as other members of the firm frequently address audiences around the country, educating and enlightening them 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 the State of 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 consulation with an experienced nursing home lawyer.

Levin & Perconti has emerged as one of the nation's most recognized and respected leaders in the area of nursing home negligence. Both in the courtroom and outside of it, we are leading the charge to make a difference and create an environment where substandard care will not be tolerated. We have won numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements, including a record setting $3 million bed sore settlement, on behalf of abused and neglected patients and their families, 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

Chicago Nursing Home Lawyer Information Center