Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago nursing home abuse lawyers are tough advocates for victims of elder abuse, which often occurs in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. If you believe your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse and neglect, schedule a consultation with our firm. Our experienced Chicago nursing home neglect lawyers will work tirelessly to investigate the circumstances, hold responsible parties accountable, and recover compensation for your losses. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Nursing home abuse can occur in many different forms. The abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual, or financial. Our experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers handle a wide range of nursing home abuse and neglect situations, including:

The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (210 ILCS 45) falls under the state Health Facilities and Regulation laws. This Act is designed to protect residents in nursing homes and other institutions that are defined under the law as long-term care facilities. This law ensures the safety of residents in both for-profit and non-profit nursing home facilities.

Please note that there are several facilities that are not covered under this Act. This includes:

Hospitals
Childcare facilities
Assisted living facilities
Facilities operated by the federal government or the state of Illinois
Other facilities excluded by the Act
The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act addresses issues such as:

The rights of residents
Responsibilities of the long-term care facility
Licensing
Enforcement
Violations
Penalties
The Act extensively addresses the rights of residents in nursing homes. These include the right to:

be free from abuse and neglect
manage their own financial affairs
medical care by the doctor of their choice (at their own expense)
access and review their medical records (their family also has this right)
refuse medical treatment
keep their clothing and other personal items in their room
religious freedom
phones, mail, and to receive visitors
be free from unreasonable restraint

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Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Attorney