One of the most difficult times in life occurs when it becomes clear that one or both of your parents are no longer capable of caring for themselves at home. Maybe they are becoming frail and have injured themselves. Perhaps they are at great risk for falling or other...
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What should I ask when considering residency in a nursing home?
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 28, 2016 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
Leaving one's house in order to take residency in a Chicago nursing home can be an intimidating process. Without having the comforts of one's own home to enjoy on a daily basis, one can face challenges and difficulties that can significantly affect their freedoms....
There are different ways of pursuing nursing home abuse cases
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Mar 11, 2016 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
Nursing home abuse and neglect are problems for some individuals who rely on care facilities to provide them with support during times of need. Chicago residents who personally experience harm due to nursing home abuse or neglect, or who believe that loved ones may be...
Do I give up my rights when I become a nursing home resident?
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Feb 5, 2016 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
Not many Chicago residents are willing to give up their independence. Having one's own home, the ability to drive, and the power to make decisions for one's self are all capacities that some people take for granted. When illness, injury, or other ailments force a...
We give a voice to victims of nursing home neglect
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 23, 2015 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
The decision to enter a nursing home is never easy for an individual or his or her family. All throughout the greater Chicago area, families are struggling with how to best handle the medical and care decisions of their loved ones with special needs. If and when an...
Bed sores may be staged based on their severity
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Oct 1, 2015 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
Bed sores can result from prolonged pressure placed on a small area of a person's body. Chicago residents who are unable to move on their own and who spend long periods of time sitting or in bed can develop these painful and sometimes dangerous wounds. Just as any...
Receiving the improper medication can be life-threatening
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Aug 19, 2015 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
Prescription drugs often come with warning labels that explain how the drugs should be administered. Some prescriptions cannot be taken with food; others must be taken on a full stomach. Some cannot be taken with certain other drugs. For a Chicago resident who must...
Illinois considers allowing video cameras in nursing homes
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jul 15, 2015 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
Every year thousands of complaints are lodged with the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding alleged nursing home abuse and neglect. Nursing homes provide care for senior citizens and other individuals with diminished physical and mental capacities who need...
Administering the improper medication can be life-threatening
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jun 5, 2015 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
One reason that Chicago residents find themselves in nursing homes and care facilities is because they face challenges with regard to taking care of themselves. Some individuals suffer physical injuries that prevent them from living self-sufficient lives, while others...
Residents have rights to prevent nursing home abuse
On behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 1, 2015 | Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse
This Chicago personal injury law blog has looked at some of the horrific problems that can occur when nursing home residents suffer from neglect and abuse. From bed sores and falls to mental trauma and assault, the harm that some nursing home residents must endure...
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