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Challenges to Proving Nursing Home Abuse in a Wrongful Death Claim (Part B)

Unlike a motor vehicle accident, where one specific event can result in injuries, in the case of nursing home abuse, several different instances may have occurred over a period of time. In some cases, nursing home abuse or neglect may have taken place over a period of days, months, or even years.

The challenge is proving the length of time the patient was abused or neglected, and whether it resulted in death. If charts and records of the patient were kept, a nursing home staff member can go back and correct or delete things that may have demonstrated a lack of proper care.

While these challenges exist, they also clearly demonstrate why you need the help of a Chicago nursing home abuse attorney if your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse in Illinois.

Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect that Result in Wrongful Death

You should be aware of common types of nursing home abuse and neglect that can result in the wrongful death of a loved one. When staff or a facility fails to adequately care for a patient and it results in their death, you may seek compensation through an Illinois wrongful death claim.

Common types of nursing home abuse/neglect resulting in wrongful death may include:

• assault from another resident or a nursing home staff member;
• bed sores (also known as pressure ulcers);
• lack of cleanliness or hygiene leading to infection;
• choking;
• suffocation;
• falls; and
• medication errors.

Don't let a nursing home get away with abusing and neglecting those they are supposed to protect. If your loved one has been abused, the chances are, other residents are also suffering.

With the help of a Chicago nursing home abuse attorney, proving nursing home abuse and liability is possible, and can put an end to not only the abuse of other patients, but also compensate your family for the untimely death of your loved one.

When to Hire a Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

A nursing home abuse attorney in Chicago at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement, and take the burden out of the paperwork involved in an Illinois wrongful death claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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