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Illinois Assisted Living Injury Lawsuits
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Assisted living facilities are places where older adults or people with disabilities can live when they need help with everyday tasks but do not need full-time medical care. These residents usually need assistance with things like bathing, dressing, taking medication, or preparing meals. Assisted living facilities are not the same as nursing homes—residents usually have more independence and live in their own rooms or small apartments. But that doesn’t mean the facility doesn’t have responsibility toward its residents.
The staff in assisted living facilities are supposed to help residents stay safe and healthy. They may assist with personal care, provide meals, manage medications, and offer social activities. Families trust these workers to care for their loved ones with respect and kindness. They are also supposed to look for potential problems.
Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes broken. Residents in assisted living facilities can be vulnerable. Many have physical or mental limitations that make it hard for them to protect themselves or speak up if something is wrong. This can open the door for neglect or even abuse, often from the very people who are supposed to help them.
Neglect happens when staff fail to provide the care residents need. This could mean not helping someone who has trouble walking, forgetting to give medication, or not responding when a resident asks for help. Abuse, on the other hand, is when a staff member intentionally harms a resident. This can be physical (like hitting or pushing), sexual, or even financial (stealing from a resident). It can also be ignoring actions of one resident harming another.
Some common signs of neglect or abuse in assisted living facilities include:
- Unexplained bruises, bed sores, or broken bones
- Sudden weight loss or signs of dehydration
- Bedsores/pressure ulcers
- Fearfulness or sudden changes in behavior
- Poor hygiene or dirty living conditions
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If you believe your loved one has been harmed in an assisted living facility in the state of Illinois, we can refer you to an elite attorney to represent you on a contingency basis (no fee unless you win). An experienced personal injury attorney can help you investigate what happened, protect your loved one, and hold the facility accountable. This might include filing a lawsuit for compensation to cover medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Contact us any time at 312-346-5320. We cover all of Illinois and promise to treat you like a family member or friend.