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• PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE INJURED

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Nursing Home Abuse

• Nursing homes are meant to be safe havens for the
  elderly, but a surprising number of abuse cases
  are filed every year.
• Neglect and mistreatment run rampant in certain
  homes and too often the victims dont have a
  chance to speak up for themselves.

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Common Cases for Chicago Nursing Home Lawyers

• The only way to fight for your loved ones and
  bring justice upon these distressing and
  oppressive parties is to hire a Chicago nursing
  home lawyer.
• Please read the following slides for a clear
  explanation of the most common cases represented
  by a nursing home attorney in Chicago.

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Bed Sores

• Also known as pressure ulcers, Bed Sores are
  caused by constant pressure on certain areas of
  the body. Bed ridden patients are prone to bed
  sores and your Chicago nursing home lawyer
  understands this. There are four stages of Bed
  Sores and if left untreated can cause serious
  health complications and even death. If you
  recognize any of the sores on the following page
  contact a lawyer in Chicago immediately.

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Bed Sore Stages
Stage 1 A tender, red area of the skin which
remains once the pressure is relieved.
Stage 2 A chunk of skin is lost and may resemble
a blister or shallow hole.
Stage 3 A significant portion of skin is missing
and exposing the tissue beneath.
Stage 4 A sizable portion of both skin and
tissue is lost exposing muscle or bone.
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Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a difficult symptom to pinpoint.
A variety of health issues such as cancer, Type 1
Diabetes, and insulin resistance all prevent
patients from properly absorbing nutrients and
can mirror the effects. Please reference the
following page for a list of malnutrition warning
signs.
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Signs of Malnutrition

• Changes in the Skin or Hair
• Hair Loss
• Swelling Belly
• Cracking of lips
• Strange Food Cravings
• Weak Muscle Tone
• Bleeding/Swollen Gums
• Tooth Decay
• Inflamed Eyelids
• Glassy Eyes

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Verbal Belittling
Although the physical effects of bed sores and
malnutrition may be obvious to eye, the
psychological effects of Verbal Belittling are
not. Nursing home attorneys in Chicago are
experienced in fighting this mental abuse and
giving your loved a legal voice.
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Results of Verbal Belittling

• Persistent Verbal Belittling can lead to
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Agitation
• Insomnia
• Stress
• If you notice these sudden mood changes you must
  act now.

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Unreasonable Restraint Physical
While some physical restraints are in place to
aid post-surgery patients and those vulnerable to
falls, they can be used to humiliate and punish
unwilling patients as well. Unreasonable
restraint is against the law and your Chicago
nursing home lawyer will fight to have the staff
members brought to justice.
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Unreasonable Restraint Chemical
The use of chemicals can be just as limiting as
physical restraints. Altering a patients
medication or feeding them sleeping aids and mood
stabilizers can lead to a list of medical
complications and also have a severe effect on
their mental wellbeing. Mixing medications is
never beneficial and can often be fatal.
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Unexplained Falls
Believe it or not, unexpected falls and fractures
are a leading cause of injuries and even death
for ages 65 and older. No matter if the patient
is prone to falling or it was an accident, if the
nursing home is at fault they will be held
accountable with help from your nursing home
attorney in Chicago. Here are some Red Flags for
falling accidents.
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Red Flags for Unsafe Conditions

• Lack of Supervision
• Lack of Appropriate Lighting
• Loose Objects on the Ground
• Loose Hand/Guard Rails

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Clogged Breathing Tubes
The reasons patients need breathing tubes may
vary, but one aspect of these breathing
apparatuses is universal they all must be
attached properly and functioning correctly for
the patient to survive. Patients needing an
Endotracheal Tube or who have undergone a
Tracheotomy rely on these tubes to provide them
the oxygen their body needs. The following two
slides explain each of the aforementioned tubes
and how they must be administered.
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Endotracheal Tube
Tracheal tubes are a catheter inserted into the
trachea to establish an unblocked air path.
Endotracheal tubes are almost always inserted
through the mouth or nose. Modern Endotracheal
tubes are made of polyvinyl chloride but can also
be constructed of latex rubber, silicone rubber,
or stainless steel.
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Tracheotomy
Tracheotomy is one of the oldest surgical
procedures known to man and is basically the same
today. Surgeons make an incision on the anterior
aspect of the neck and insert a stoma or a
tracheal tube to allow the patient to breathe
freely. As with the endotracheal tube, tracheal
tubes must be kept free of debris and food
particles.
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Financial Exploitation
The fact people actually manipulate seniors with
dementia and Alzheimers disease is despicable,
but Chicago nursing home lawyers truly enjoy
bringing the guilty party to justice. Significant
fines and jail time are applicable, for they are
committing a crime, and the culprits will get
what they deserve. Look out for these common ways
of exploitation
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Financial Exploitation Signs to be Aware Of

• Money Has Gone Missing
• Property and Jewelry Disappear
• Suspicious Activity of Caregiver or Relative
• Unusual Financial Documents Begin to Appear
• Strange Transactions Appear in their Bank Account
  

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Medication Errors
Improper dosing, missed dosing, and mixed
medications are accountable for an alarming
number of unnecessary medical complications and
deaths every year. Chicago nursing home lawyers
are able to use medical records and prescriptions
to file a case prove these errors are
unjustified. Please refer to the following slide
for a reference guide
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Causes of Medication Error

• Administrative Disorder
• Nurse Error
• Failure to Monitor Side Effects
• Improper Use of Medications

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Wrongful Care

• Wrongful Care cases are dependent on the specific
  needs of the patient. Each patient will have a
  file that clearly states the need for bed
  repositioning, medications, dietary supplements,
  therapy, and other special service needs.
  Overlooking these mandatory actions, which have
  been assigned by a medical professional, can lead
  to a wide variety of complications and end in
  serious injury or death. Here are three common
  cases of Wrongful Care a nursing home attorney in
  Chicago will undertake

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Failure to Provide Exercise and Socialization
Seniors in a nursing home need human interaction
other than their caretaker. Social programs and
exercise classes keep these residents in good
spirits and helps their bodies and mind remain
strong.
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Ignoring Concerns and Complaints
One glaring form of neglect is ignoring the
concerns and complaints of the elderly. Careless
and inattentive staff members may portray their
cries for help as annoying rather than legitimate
concerns.
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Misdiagnosis
A misdiagnosis, for whatever reason, is
absolutely unacceptable in a professional
facility. Your nursing home lawyer in Illinois
can once again use the patients medical history
and signed prescriptions to file a case in court.
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Are You Ready to Give Your Loved Ones a Voice?

• Your loved ones may either be unaware of these
  travesties or too afraid to speak up in fear of
  retaliation.
• Are you ready to say Enough is Enough and fight
  for their rights?

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Call Malman Law Today

• Call Malman Law today at 312-629-0099 for a Free
  Consultation on your nursing home abuse case.
• Malman Law has represented over 10,000 cases
  since 1994 and has the legal power and experience
  to win your case in court.
• Call Malman Law today!

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