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Chicago Nursing Home Abuse

At Loren B. Siegel & Associates, we help victims of nursing home abuse and neglect receive the best settlements possible for the damages and injuries obtained as a result of a long-term care facility's negligence. We have 35 years of experience representing the interests of the elderly and their families in cases involving abuse and neglect at nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other care facilities.

Among our many substantial damage settlements and verdicts are:

• $900,000 recovery for a mentally ill Veteran Administration hospital patient who jumped out of a second story hospital window
• $90,000 nursing home abuse settlement

What Is Nursing Home Abuse?

Everyone with a loved one in a long-term care facility hopes that their elderly relative is safe, well-cared for, and happy. But sometimes, despite even the best research, a resident of a nursing home becomes the victim of abuse and negligence. The signs of elder abuse are many and vary from one victim to the next, but some of the common signs of neglect include:

• Emotionally Upset or Agitated
• Too much or too little medication, heavy sedation, or use of restraints
• Extreme withdrawal or non-communicative
• Unusual behavior, such as thumb sucking, rocking, or biting
• Unexplained injuries, any incident involving broken bones, or frequent infections
• Bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition
• Disregard for daily necessities.

As an Illinois nursing home resident, your loved one also has rights. To understand these rights, Click here.

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Contact Loren B. Siegel & Associates at (312) 236-7555 at the first sign of nursing home abuse! Your first consultation is free—and you don't pay if you don't win your case! For your convenience, our personal injury and accident law office is located in downtown Chicago. Flexible appointment times are available.