Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.
One of the tragic impacts of social distancing due to the COVID-19 virus is the limited access family members have to visiting with older adults who are living in a nursing home. While phone and video calls help to bridge the distance and keep a connection, restricting in-person visits prohibits family members and friends from checking in on the care of the nursing home resident. This is problematic in that nursing home abuse due to unsupervised staff members is more likely to go unnoticed.
For those who fear their loved one is suffering abuse from the staff at the nursing home where they live, it can be difficult to determine which steps to take first in order to remove them from the situation while protecting their rights for just compensation. If you suspect that someone you know and love has experienced abuse from the staff at the nursing home where they reside, it is advisable to speak with a skilled nursing home abuse attorney as soon as possible.
If you suspect that a loved one who lives in a nursing home could be a victim of nursing home abuse, it is natural to experience feelings of anger, guilt, and fear. Nursing homes that fail to properly supervise their staff run the risk of nursing home abuse occurring on a regular basis. Some of the effects that an unsupervised staff could have on the nursing home residents that they are in charge of caring for include:
At Malman Law, our team is dedicated to helping families who have been impacted by nursing home abuse due to unsupervised staff. We will help you to understand your rights and the legal options to help those that you love who have suffered in an abusive nursing home situation. Call us today for a free consultation. Call (312) 629-0099 to schedule your initial appointment. You can also contact us online. Don’t hesitate to reach out for legal help during this challenging time.
Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, construction, and workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, IL.
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