Illinois Nursing Home Injury Attorney Aledo Continuum Care Accident Lawyer Mercer County

Address: 1600 4th Ave, Suite 410
Rock Island, IL 61204
Phone: (309) 794-1660
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RRock Island, Illinois Attorneys practicing in Iowa primarily in Catastrophic Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking Accidents, Workers' Compensation, and Wrongful Death. Lawyers at Michael J. Warner Attorneys at Law are dedicated to serving their clients in Illinois and Iowa, including the cities of Rock Island, Davenport, Cambridge, Miorrison, Aledo, Galesburg, Muscatine, Iowa City, Mount Carroll, Galena, Oquawka, Peoria, Monmouth, Clinton, Bettendorf, Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Kewanee, and Geneseo, and the communities that make up Rock Island, Scott, Henry, Whiteside, Mercer, Knox, Muscatine, Johnson, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Henderson, Peoria, Warren, Clinton, Louisa, and Cedar counties.

DISCLAIMER: The information you obtain at our firm web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. It is recommended that you consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

Nursing Home Accidents I Frequently Asked Questions

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I.	General Information about Nursing Home Injuries
II.	What is a Nursing Home
III.	What is Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect
	A. Types of Abuse / Neglect
	B. Signs of Abuse / Neglect
IV.	Rights of Nursing Home Residents A-P Q-Z
V.	What is Being Done to Protect the Elderly
VI.	What Actions to Take if You Suspect Abuse/Neglect
	A. Filing a Complaint
VII.	Legal Procedures
VIII.	Conclusion

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What is Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect

Elder abuse is a deplorable issue. Nursing home abuse or neglect occurs as a result of the careless, reckless or negligent behavior of nursing home employees. Nursing home abuse or neglect can be physical, verbal or financial.

Physical abuse is the intentional or unintentional infliction of pain or injury by a nursing home employee, upon a resident. Verbal abuse takes place when a nursing home employee threatens or causes a resident to suffer emotional distress. Financial abuse involves a nursing home's illegal or improper use of a resident's property or money for personal gain.

The examples listed below are indicators and types of nursing home
physical abuse:

Bruises, black eyes, lacerations and welts
Broken bones and fractures
Bed sores

Cuts, open wounds, and wounds in various stages of healing
Burns
Poor skin condition
Sprains, dislocations and internal injuries
Weight loss
Dehydration or malnourishment
Signs of restraint
Broken eyeglasses
Sudden change in behavior
Lab findings indicating an overdose or deprivation of medication
Caregiver's refusal to allow visitors to see the other person alone
Rape or sexual assault
Lack of supervision or care
Providing a resident with the wrong medication

If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation, contact an llinois nursing home accident attorney, representing clients in Aledo, Illinois at the Michael J. Warner and Associates,
e-mail us at info@mjwlaw.com .

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Rock Island, Illinois Attorneys practicing in Illinois and Iowa primarily in Catastrophic Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking Accidents, Workers' Compensation, and Wrongful Death. Lawyers at Michael J. Warner Attorneys at Law are dedicated to serving their clients in Illinois and Iowa, including the cities of Rock Island, Davenport, Cambridge, Miorrison, Aledo, Galesburg, Muscatine, Iowa City, Mount Carroll, Galena, Oquawka, Peoria, Monmouth, & Clinton, and the communities that make up Rock Island, Scott, Henry, Whiteside, Mercer, Knox, Muscatine, Johnson, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Henderson, Peoria, Warren, Clinton, Louisa, and Cedar counties.

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