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Chicago Nursing Home Excessive Force Attorneys

Nursing homes should be staffed with caring professionals who care about the residents they work for and give them the respect and dignity they deserve. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer nursing homes meet this standard anymore. As the baby boomers enter the golden years of their lives, more people are living in nursing homes than ever before. Finding qualified employees to meet the demand is increasingly difficult, especially given the traditionally low wages that are common in this industry. This shortage of properly trained employees has led to an increase in nursing home abuse. One type of abuse that is increasingly common is the use of excessive force on nursing home residents. If you or a loved one has been a victim of excessive force in a nursing home, Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC is here to help.

Excessive force most often occurs when a nursing home resident is being touched or moved. Whether they are being transferred from a wheelchair to a bed, assisted in the bathroom, or dressed and groomed for the day, residents need a lot of physical handling when their mobility is limited. Staff members should be thoughtful, respectful, and use the appropriate amount of strength in these situations. When they fail to do so and fail to handle a resident with care and respect, their actions may qualify as excessive force. You do not have to stand for this type of nursing home abuse. Contact Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC today at 312-346-8620 so that we can help you and your loved one get the justice that you deserve.

Why Choose Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC?

At Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC, we have been serving clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois since 1970, and we are dedicated to fighting for the justice and restitution our clients deserve. Seeing abuse happen to a loved one is never easy, and knowing what to do about the abuse is also challenging. Allow our compassionate, committed team to assist you in holding those who hurt your loved one accountable. At Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC, our resources and experience ideally position us to investigate and litigate your claim for a successful outcome.

How To Recognize the Use of Excessive Force

You may be wondering how to recognize the signs of excessive force. If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from this type of physical abuse, consider the following symptoms that often indicate excessive force:

Bruises
Internal bleeding
Abrasions
Cuts and wounds
Broken bones and fractures
Head, neck, and spine injuries

When visiting an elderly relative in a nursing home, be vigilant in looking for signs of excessive force. If you suspect that this form of physical abuse is occurring, do not hesitate to contact a lawyer from Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC immediately.

Causes of Excessive Force in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are profitable businesses in this era of a growing elderly population. Unfortunately, many nursing homes focus too much on the profitability of their business rather than on the responsibility associated with it. This disregard of basic nursing home duties and responsibilities leads to negligence and abuse.

Some of the reasons excessive force occurs in nursing homes include the following:

Improperly Trained Staff: Finding and retaining qualified nursing home staff is a major challenge for many nursing homes. This shortage leads to lowered standards for staff and a willingness to hire those who are not sufficiently educated in the proper care of the elderly.
Overworked Staff: Many nursing home residents cannot move without assistance. Physically lifting, lowering, transferring, and maneuvering patients can be exhausting work for nursing home staff. This physical exertion is more difficult when staff members are overworked due to personnel shortages. Fatigued workers may get frustrated more easily and resort to violence when trying to move a heavy, recalcitrant, or overly medicated patient.
High Staff Turnover: Another common cause of abuse in nursing homes stems from personnel problems. Low pay and stressful working conditions can lead many nursing home staff to quit after short periods of employment. Nursing homes with high turnover rates struggle to maintain proper care of their residents.

If someone you love has suffered from the use of excessive force in a nursing home, you have a chance to put a stop to the abuse by contacting a nursing home abuse lawyer. They will guide you as you remove your loved one from the place where the abuse occurred and help you to take decisive legal action against the parties responsible. Your elderly loved should never have to endure physical abuse, including the use of excessive force. Allow the physical abuse of the elderly attorneys at Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC to help you hold the nursing home accountable and find justice for your loved one.

Contact Us

The Chicago nursing home abuse attorneys at Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC have considerable knowledge and experience in helping clients suffering from all types of nursing home abuse. If you or a loved one has been a victim of the use of excessive force, you deserve to have the highest quality of legal representation to help you receive fair compensation. You have enough to worry about in dealing with the aftermath of abuse. Let the nursing home abuse attorneys at Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC fight your legal battles. The sooner you enlist an attorney’s help and begin seeking justice, the sooner you and your family can focus on recovery and move forward with life. Call us today at 312-346-8620 for a free initial consultation.

Written by Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC Last Updated : December 6, 2023

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