When a resident suffers abuse or neglect in a nursing home facility, he or she should hire a nursing home abuse attorney who can investigate the circumstances, hold responsible parties liable for their actions, and recover compensation for physical injuries and...
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How To Prove Nursing Home Negligence
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Dec 27, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Proving nursing home negligence requires watching for signs, documenting evidence, and reporting evidence to the proper authorities. In 2014, the number of adults residing in U.S. nursing homes reached 1.4 million. The number of nursing homes and long-term care...
Monitoring Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Nov 26, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is investigating ways to improve the monitoring and safety of antipsychotic drugs commonly used in nursing homes. Antipsychotic Drugs: Over-Prescribed in Nursing Homes Antipsychotic drugs are commonly used in nursing...
What are some nursing home red flags to look for?
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Nov 10, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Helping a loved one find a quality nursing home is challenging. Even if you feel it is in the best interest of your family member, you probably have concerns about the quality of the care provided by local facilities. While most nursing homes and assisted living...
Illinois Nursing Homes Are in the Spotlight
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 6, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Illinois nursing homes have one of the country's highest rates of patient injuries caused by inappropriate or lack of resident care, as well as incidents of resident neglect and abuse. Safety in Illinois Nursing Homes Illinois nursing homes are licensed and regulated...
Nursing Home Neglect in Chicago: Is Underfunding Really to Blame?
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 20, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Staffing issues are often cited as the cause for nursing home neglect cases as facilities may cut back on personnel in order to increase their own profits. These nursing homes could end up liable in a lawsuit when family members sue for injuries that their loved ones...
What are the red flags of nursing home abuse?
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Aug 16, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want to know he or she has the best possible care. According to the U.S. News, there are over 3,000,000 adults residing in nursing homes. As the numbers continue to grow, loved ones such as yourselves worry that their...
Is Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Prepared for an Emergency?
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Aug 6, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Nursing homes have a legal obligation to be prepared for an emergency, and whether they follow preparation guidelines can mean the difference between life and death for their residents. Nursing home residents are often difficult to evacuate in an emergency. Even a...
For-Profit Takeovers Lower the Standard of Care for Nursing Home Residents
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jul 13, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Private equity ownership is putting nursing home residents at risk. Nursing home staffing levels directly impact the quality of patient care and can put family members at risk. The problem is getting worse at many nursing homes, especially those that are for-profit....
Measuring the Quality of a Nursing Home in Chicago
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Jun 25, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Before deciding on a nursing home, it is important for families to do their own research about the quality of the facility. Fortunately, there is extensive data available that can inform about the quality of care in a nursing home. Inspection Reports Tell a Story...
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