What To Do When You Think Your Loved One is Being Neglected or Abused in an Illinois Nursing Home

At the Mancini Law Group, P.C., our skilled nursing home abuse attorneys in Chicago know how difficult it is to leave someone you love in the care of a facility, even when around-the-clock assistance is what they need to thrive and continue the quality of life they deserve.

Our personal injury attorneys in Chicago also know the dangers our clients face when negligence is a factor in any of our Illinois nursing homes, and want each of our residents to have the resources they need to stop any potential abuse or neglect and get the help they need.

Here is how.

Complete an Initial Evaluation of Any Potential Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect

If you suspect your loved one is suffering from nursing home neglect or abuse, make notes about what you witnessed if you saw the dangerous conditions firsthand or record the signs you believe are evidence, including bedsores, bruises, or other physical, emotional, or sexual injuries.

Note the complaints he or she has made about their treatment when it occurred, and contact the facility's supervisors, caregivers, and medical staff to voice your concerns, or to understand what may have happened that led to your suspicions.

If you believe your loved one is in imminent harm, take steps to immediately remove him or her from the facility or call 911 to get your loved one immediate medical attention.

Report the Abuse to Illinois Law Enforcement Officials

If you believe your loved one was subjected to nursing home abuse or neglect, remove him or her from the facility at once and report the suspected conditions to the Illinois Department of Public Health online, via phone, fax, or mail.

Phone: (800) 252-4343

TTY: (800) 547-0466

Fax: (217) 525-8885

The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mail: Illinois Department of Public Health

Office of Health Care Regulation

Central Complaint Registry

525 W. Jefferson Street, Ground Floor

Springfield, IL 62761-0001

Contact Our Skilled Chicago Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney at Mancini Law Group, P.C.

The Illinois Department of Public Health receives nearly 20,000 phone calls and more than 5,000 official complaints each year, which means the process of reporting nursing home neglect or abuse can take months to reach a resolution, which could place not only your loved one but other residents in danger.

While state regulators can be very helpful, they may not work quickly or thoroughly to provide the maximum justice and maximum results you and your loved ones need to get your lives back.

To hold the nursing home legally liable for an injury, you will need to file a civil claim with the help of an experienced attorney who can help you and your family take the steps necessary to protect your loved one and recover full and fair financial compensation from the liable facility.

Contact our experienced Chicago nursing home neglect and abuse attorneys at Mancini Law Group P.C by phone at 773-745-1909 or online to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case today.