Elder abuse in Illinois is a real problem that happens with more frequency than many people think. At The Law Offices of David H. Brinton, LLC, one of the most commonly asked questions we hear is, “How do I file a complaint against a nursing home in Illinois?” Read on...
Anyone can suffer from tragic abuse, men, women, children, animals, and the elderly. While abuse is reprehensible in any situation, when the most vulnerable among us are taken advantage of and harmed, it is particularly atrocious, not to mention, unlawful. As we age,...
Loneliness and social isolation have been clearly linked to poor health outcomes. “A Review of Social Isolation” by Nicholas R. Nicholson published in The Journal of Primary Prevention, observes how “social isolation has been demonstrated to lead to numerous...
Fine print buried in nursing home admissions contracts is depriving nursing home residents and their families of their constitutional rights. During the incredibly stressful nursing home admissions process, many nursing home corporations push residents and their...
If you think your loved one is not getting the care he deserves or is being neglected or abused, call the Illinois Department of Public Health Nursing Home Hotline at (800) 252-4343. You will speak with a representative who will take down your complaint. The...
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you usually have to sign a contract. Most of these contracts contain Arbitration Provisions. These require that arbitration of any complaint you have regarding care given to the loved one, including neglect and abuse. ...