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11 Do You Have a Case?

If you suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, you should contact the Illinois Department of Public Health without delay. The IDPH can investigate the case and take appropriate steps to address the problem.

Reach out to a lawyer who will make sure your family’s rights are protected.
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However, in many cases, the harm has already been done, or the investigation by IDPH may lead to an unsatisfactory result. This is why you should also reach out to a lawyer who will make sure your family’s rights are protected.

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When you call an attorney, you should be ready to provide important information about your case. The following are questions you may be asked:

  • What was the age of the victim?
  • How long ago did the incident occur?
  • What type of compensation are you looking for?
  • Did the incident occur at a state or privately facility?
  • As a result of the incident, does the victim have long-term injuries?
  • Is the victim still alive?
  • Will the victim require long-term medical care to treat the injuries?
  • What prior medical conditions did the victim have?
  • Did the victim have dementia?
  • Was the incident investigated by authorities?
  • What was the result of the investigation?
  • What information did the nursing home give you after the incident occurred?
  • Were there prior instances of potential neglect or abuse?
  • Did the nursing home or outside authorities look into these potential events?
  • Was there a care plan in place for the victim?
  • How long had the victim been at the facility prior to the incident?
  • If the incident involved a fall, did the victim have a prior history of falls?
  • Did the victim require supervision?
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