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Unfortunately, elder abuse is a fact of life, as the vulnerability and frailty associated with old age make the elderly easy targets for abuse and exploitation. If an elderly member in your family is being abused, it may be possible to bring criminal charges and civil claims against the liable party or parties. The Orland Park, Tinley Park, and Southside Chicago elder abuse lawyers at McArdle & Frost can review your case and determine whether there is enough evidence to file a suit. As the elderly in nursing homes are sometimes out of contact with their families for considerable periods of time, it can be very difficult to establish whether abuse has occurred. Our elder abuse lawyers can help investigate your claim, and if necessary, aggressively represent you in court in order to rectify the situation and hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions.
If you suspect that an elderly individual in your family is being abused, exploited, neglected, or harassed in some manner by a professional caregiver, it is important to resolve the problem. If you feel that the health of your family member is in danger, you should immediately contact local law enforcement by dialing 911 or contacting their non-emergency line. Your first priority should be the protection of the elderly person's health and well-being.
Nursing home abuse often occurs because of inadequacies in the staff and crew of a nursing home facility. Staff members who work in a stressful work environment, usually as a result of staff shortages, can become tired, fatigued, and unmotivated. Unfortunately, the employees of the nursing home will sometimes take out their frustrations on the patients. If you believe that an elderly member of your family has suffered nursing home abuse, it is important to file a report with the nursing home facility and, if necessary, the police.
Not all cases of abuse at nursing home facilities involve active mistreatment; that is to say, an individual does not have to be physically assaulted, exploited, or harassed to file an elder abuse claim. If an elderly member of your family has been neglected by his or her health care providers, it may be possible to file a claim against the liable parties. The medical practitioners at a nursing home have a professional obligation to provide high-quality care to their patients, and any failure to do so can result in a claim being brought against them. If you believe that a loved one has suffered nursing home neglect in the Southside Chicago area or beyond, our elder abuse lawyers can help determine whether you have a case.
If you have more questions about filing an elder abuse claim, or if you would like to schedule a free consultation, contact our office and one of our Southside Chicago elder abuse lawyers can review your case.