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Cook County Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
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One of the most difficult decisions to make is to place a loved one in the care of someone else. Unfortunately, there are nursing homes in Illinois that won’t treat your family members the way you would want them to be treated. Nursing home abuse and neglect often occurs when nursing homes are understaffed, ill-equipped to handle their patients’ needs, or financially exploiting their residents.
If you have a family member in a Cook County nursing home and you suspect abuse or neglect, it’s important to look into it right away. Signs of abuse and neglect may include bed sores/pressure sores, bruises, weight loss, dehydration and emotional distress. Or you may suspect that your family member was given too much medication, the wrong medication or not properly monitored.
We can help you find a Cook County lawyer who specializes in nursing home abuse and neglect. Cook County handles more cases than any other county in Illinois, and therefore has thousands of attorneys to choose from. We recommend hiring an attorney or law firm with specific experience in nursing home cases, as well as a proven track record of success.
If you decide to sue a nursing home in Cook County, your case will most likely be filed at the Daley Center. This is where you and your attorney will go for hearings and for trial if your case does not settle beforehand. The Daley Center is the main courthouse in Cook County and is located at 50 W. Washington Street in downtown Chicago.
We recommend hiring an attorney who regularly appears at the Daley Center and most importantly has a track record of success with evaluating and winning nursing home abuse lawsuits in Cook County. There is no guarantee of winning a case, but hiring a lawyer with this profile gives you the best chance of success. The ultimate goal will be two-fold; obtain compensation for your loved one and prevent these problems from happening to others in the future.
Before taking your case, an attorney will look at the facts and circumstances surrounding the injury or death of the nursing home resident. Without a clear injury, a case is harder to win. Most attorneys only take cases with a likelihood of success, since they are paid on a contingency basis (meaning they don’t get paid unless you win).
If your family member has been harmed by abuse or neglect at a nursing home in Cook County, whether the nursing home is in Chicago, Glenview, Berwyn or anywhere else, we would be happy to help you find the right lawyer for your unique situation. When you contact us, you will speak with one of our attorneys for free. We will listen to your situation, answer any questions you have, and recommend an attorney who we think is best for you. Your calls and emails are 100% confidential.
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