Home Health Care Provider in Wrongful Death Case

January 1, 2014 Robert Rooth

A home health care provider is being sued in Cook County Circuit Court after one of its patients died while under its care.  LMR Home Health Care Inc., Home Physicians PC, Home Physicians Management LLC, Home Physicians 2011 PC, and House Physicians...

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Recognizing Signs of Abuse

December 26, 2013 Robert Rooth

When a loved one resides in a nursing home facility, the family often will pile into the car and make a trip to the facility for a visit. It is often an uplifting experience for a resident to be visited...

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Dehydration and Neglect in Nursing Homes

December 19, 2013 Robert Rooth

Dehydration is a common sign of nursing home neglect. It should be obvious that elderly residents in long-term care facilities may need help ensuring that they are properly hydrated on a daily basis. Their own physical infirmities or cognitive challenges...

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Look Out for Malnutrition in Nursing Homes

December 18, 2013 Robert Rooth

No two nursing home neglect cases are alike. While injuries such as pressure sores, falls, and wandering occur often, the legal impact of each incident depends on specific details, including caregiver conduct, decisions by administrators, and the resident’s unique vulnerabilities....

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