Thousands of senior citizens suffer from abuse, exploitation, and neglect in nursing homes and other facilities that care for the elderly. Many victims are unhealthy or frail and are susceptible to poor treatment from the people charged with administering to their daily needs.  Elder abuse and neglect is a problem here in Illinois and throughout the nation.

The state of Illinois states that there are approximately 76,000 citizens that suffer some form of elder abuse or neglect.  Illinois now has laws on the books concerning elder abuse and neglect.  Types of neglect or abuse include physical abuse, sexual abuse, or emotional/psychological abuse, (general) neglect, personal neglect, abandonment, and financial or material exploitation.  The law firm of Zneimer & Zneimer can help you if you know of someone who is suffering from elder abuse or neglect at a nursing home or you feel that someone is suffering due to nursing home negligence.

Often times, signs of abuse or neglect are visible by noting evidence of bruising or the existence of bedsores.  In other cases, monitoring of food and water consumption can give way to signs of malnutrition or dehydration.  If you believe a care facility is acting in a negligent manner or is guilty of negligence regarding the treatment of someone you know, then it is possible that the staff of this facility is acting in a negligent manner toward other residents of this facility.

If you are a relative or friend of an elderly person and you have cause for concern because you believe this person is suffering from nursing home abuse and neglect or nursing home negligence in Illinois, we encourage you to call the law offices of Zneimer & Zneimer.  Contact us online or call us at 773.342.2044 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.