The Rooth Law Firm has successfully resolved a wide variety of nursing home cases involving falls. Chicago-area clients can rest assured that our Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer brings an ample amount of experience to your case, which may make it easier for you to obtain complete compensation.
Our legal team understands how upsetting and difficult the aftermath of a nursing home injury can be. We have the resources necessary to guide you through every step of your case and ensure that you are properly represented. Call now to find out how the Chicago nursing home falls lawyer at our firm can provide a personalized experience as we advocate for your family.
Call An Illinois Nursing Home Abuse & Personal Injury Lawyer Today
We have been advocating for the injured since 1984. Let us fight to hold wrongdoers accountable and recover the financial damages your family needs.
CALL US NOW Possible Consequences of a Fall—and How You Can Fight Back
Injuries incurred after a nursing home fall can be severe, both physically and financially. Residents may sustain life-threatening injuries like:
- Fractures
- Head and brain injuries
- Back and spine injuries
- Muscle and nerve damage
Fall injuries may be worsened if wounds become infected or if the facility’s staff does not notice and assist the fallen resident right away.
Many Nursing Home Falls Are Preventable
One of the most frustrating parts of fall cases is that falls can often be prevented. Basic fall precautions like the following can keep residents safe in many cases:
- Hiring adequate staff to assist residents with moving around and daily hygiene needs
- Properly training staff to assist residents and recognize fall risks
- Keeping the home clean and free of trip hazards
- Ensuring residents are fed, hydrated, and medicated appropriately
- Installing alarms in chairs or beds so staff are alerted if the resident falls
If you are from the Chicago area and want help with your case, our lawyer can provide attentive representation. The Rooth Law Firm has been helping clients with their compensation claims for over 40 years by treating everyone who comes to us as a unique individual who deserves help confronting wrongdoers.
Call our team today so we can investigate the cause of your loved one’s fall, confront the liable party, and negotiate with the liable party’s insurance company for a fair settlement.
Damages Our Chicago Lawyer Can Pursue on Your Behalf
Whether your loved one fell due to lack of supervision, lack of bed rails, inadequate nutrition, medication errors, or something else, they were denied the care they deserve from nursing home staff. Your family may be eligible for damages like the following:
- The resident’s pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Permanent or temporary disability
- Scarring
- Medical expenses
- The cost of switching nursing homes
To recover these and other damages, we can collect evidence from a variety of sources to demonstrate that the fall was caused by someone else’s negligence. This evidence might include your loved one’s medical records, testimony from others who live or work at the long-term care facility, and any reports you filed with the Chicago Police Department or Adult Protective Services (APS).
Our attorney can help you gain leverage over the liable party or parties in your case. The Rooth Law Firm can challenge any responsible party in the Chicago area while you focus on spending time with your loved one and healing as a family.
Call An Illinois Nursing Home Abuse & Personal Injury Lawyer Today
We have been advocating for the injured since 1984. Let us fight to hold wrongdoers accountable and recover the financial damages your family needs.
CALL US NOW Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Fall Cases
When you meet our legal team, we can answer all of your questions with detailed information specific to your situation and needs. Until then, the FAQs below can provide general information that you might find helpful as you consider your next steps. Remember that The Rooth Law Firm is here to provide free consultations to everyone who calls.
Can You Sue a Nursing Home if a Resident Falls?
If you can prove the nursing home was negligent, yes, you can sue a nursing home. You can also sue any other parties who caused orcontributed to your loved one’s injury, such as contractors hired to provide certain services for the home.
How Difficult Is it to Win a Lawsuit Against a Nursing Home?
That depends on your circumstances. In cases with an abundance of clear evidence or where the nursing home does not dispute liability, winning your case might be relatively straightforward. However, nursing homes often fight claims and lawsuits, so our personal injury lawyer is prepared to:
- Spend time negotiating with the insurer for a satisfactory settlement
- Represent you in the courtroom
- Refute unfair accusations or denials of liability
- Monitor the insurer to confirm that they are handling your case in an appropriate and timely manner
Is Your Loved One Being Abused?
Unless your loved one specifically tells you they are being abused, it can be difficult to confirm that abuse or neglect is happening. Signs that the nursing home is failing to meet your loved one’s needs may include:
- Unexplained cuts, bruises, or other injuries
- Unexplained weight loss
- Changes in mood or behavior, especially if they seem fearful or depressed
- Unsanitary environment
All nursing home residents are entitled to kind, considerate, and proper treatment. When homes fail their patients, The Rooth Law Firm is there to listen to your story and put your needs first. We are proud to represent the underserved communities of Chicago, including elderly and disabled nursing home patients who were denied basic care.
Get Justice After a Nursing Home Fall Injury
When so much depends on a successful outcome in your case, you want to work with a law firm that has proven achievements. The Rooth Law Firm has spent many years standing up for countless Chicago nursing home fall victims. Robert Rooth is also an accomplished trial attorney, so we are prepared to take your case to court if necessary.
Call now and pay nothing until you win.
ILLINOIS NURSING HOME ABUSE & PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
CALL US NOW ““