Why Do I Fight Nursing Home Abuse? Because It's Right!
Nursing homes. As the number of seniors grows, so does the need for reliable, caring places where they can get the care they need to live with dignity and comfort when their bodies no longer are able.
Certainly, there are competent nursing homes - and the website for my Chicago nursing home abuse law practice includes information on what to look for when you're choosing one. But there are plenty of nursing homes that cut corners and hire aides at minimum wage just so there are bodies around. There are plenty of homes where caregivers don't care. There are plenty where there is abuse, both physical and mental. And that is not right. That is not fair to the residents in the homes, to you - their families - or to God.
When we place a loved one in a nursing home, it is often because we have no other choice. We try to make sure they have responsive care; that the homes fulfill the guidelines in the Illinois and federal laws that set out requirements for such facilities. But our responsibility doesn't stop there. After they are in a home, we need to know what to do to make sure they are comfortable. We must actively participate to keep care at an appropriate level. And, sometimes, we need legal help to keep a nursing home honest or to punish them for failing.
I believe in keeping caregivers honest, and that information and the courts are the way to enforce our reasonable expectations that they care. That's why I've chosen to develop this blog. Other representatives of The Kosner Firm and I will be writing regularly about nursing home abuse - about cases that serve as examples of things to look for and about what you can do to safeguard your loved ones and maintain your own peace of mind.
This will provide information, and you can go to the frequently asked questions at KosnerLaw.com or use this site if you have questions. And if you think you need the courts, we can help with that, too.
Michael Kosner, President
The Kosner Firm Chtd.
