In Illinois, nursing home neglect or abuse can take many forms.  Mainly, we hear about physical and financial abuse of elders.  Physical abuse normally includes battery, assault or sexual offenses.  Financial abuse is usually undue influence or fraud.  Any type of abuse is unacceptable and should be immediately reported.

Another form of abuse exists in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.  This type of abuse is not necessarily physical, but instead a form of neglect.  The physical and emotional health of residents in nursing homes depends greatly on the quality of care they receive.  Unfortunately, many cases of neglect in nursing homes go unreported.  Often, the resident is fearful of reporting any abuse because he or she is afraid of retribution or the possibility of being transferred.  It is also important to remember that a decline in health status is not always due to neglect and therefore, necessary to contact a professional Chicago nursing home abuse attorney for advice.

Any sudden illness, injury or death is important to investigate.  Often the cause can be due to old age and previous health problems.  Illness or even death could be the natural cause and not abuse or neglect.  If you feel a loved one has been the victim of any type of abuse, contact an Illinois nursing home negligence lawyer who has experience with nursing home neglect cases and can help determine the course of action.

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