61-year-old ironworker injured back and shoulder lifting; no surgery; after trial commission awarded permanent total disability to receive workers compensation benefits for the rest of his life. 49-year-old hospital aid injured shoulder carrying surgical equipment; surgery denied by employer; after trial commission ordered respondent to authorize and pay for necessary surgery for the shoulder and pay all workers compensation benefits while petitioner off work. 50-year-old police officer injured knee tripping over parking lot abutment; employer denied claim refused to pay for surgery or workers comp benefits; after trial commission ordered employer to pay for necessary surgery and pay all workers compensation benefits. If you or a loved one have been injured through the negligence of another, call Vrdolyak Law Group, LLC. today to get the money and results you deserve. Call (773) 731-3313.

ELDER NEGLECT AND NURSING HOME ABUSE



The National Center on Elder Abuse reported that 44% of nursing home residents have been abused. Even worse, 50% of nursing home staff admitted to mistreating patients.

To protect victims of nursing home neglect and abuse, Illinois lawmakers enacted the Nursing Home Care Act which provides some of the claims attorneys can use to hold nursing homes responsible for the harm they cause their residents. Similarly, the Tennessee Adult Protection Act creates civil action for compensatory and punitive damages when adults covered by the act are victims of abuse or neglect. You and your loved ones have a right to compensation for negligence or abuse at a nursing home or assisted living facility that results in injuries such as bed sores, ulcers, broken bones or death.

At The Vrdolyak Law Group, we represent victims of nursing home abuse or neglect who have suffered from preventable fall downs, untreated ulcers and assault and battery, and more. If you believe you or a loved one has been a victim of such conduct, contact us immediately at (773) 731-3311 (Chicago) or (615) 312-6300 (Nashville).

See the resources below for the National Center on Elder Abuse 2013 study on the Abuse of Nursing Home Residents, Illinois and Tennessee nursing home information, and tools to help you find the best nursing home for your loved one.

Illinois

Illinois Department of Public Health

Illinois Department of Aging


Tennessee

Tennessee Department of Health

Council on Aging


Statistics on Elder Abuse & Resources

National Center on Elder Abuse Statistics & Data

World Health Organization Data

Medicare’s Nursing Home Comparison Tool

The National Domestic Violence Hotline