Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Nursing homes are expected to provide a high level of care for very vulnerable people. When they fail to do so, the results can be devastating. If an elderly loved one who you have entrusted into the care of a nursing home has suffered injury or illness because of mistreatment or lack of care, you may be able to file a claim for nursing home negligence. You can pursue compensation for your loved one, and an experienced attorney can help.
At the Southern Illinois law firm of Short & Smith, P.C., we take pride in standing up for the rights of elderly people who have been harmed. We have decades of experience on our side, and we use that experience to get results in these difficult cases.
There Is No Excuse
While there certainly are instances of direct physical, sexual and emotional abuse in nursing homes, and we take immediate action in those cases, our investigations of injuries to elderly people frequently reveal that the cause was much less malicious.
In many cases, injuries are the result of improper staffing. Either there was not enough staff in the nursing home to provide proper care, or the staff that was there was improperly trained or inexperienced. This is no excuse, and we will take the same swift action to see that the nursing home is held responsible and to prevent this from happening again.
Representation in All Nursing Home Neglect Cases
Our attorneys handle elder abuse and neglect cases of all types, including:
- Bedsores and infections
- Falls and broken bones
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Medication errors
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
To discuss your case with our Wood River nursing home neglect lawyers, call us at 800-421-0960 or send us an e-mail.
All cases involving injuries to senior citizens are handled on a contingency basis. You do not have to pay any attorneys fees unless we get you the money you need.
