Nursing homes are entrusted with the care of the most vulnerable - those too sick, elderly or mentally disabled to take care of themselves.
Numerous studies and statistics show that when the nursing home fails in those duties, either by intentional bad acts or by neglect, the results can be devastating.
The victim's condition could worsen or he or she could suffer greater bodily injury or even death. Many states have special laws and requirements for reporting abuse in a nursing home setting.
Nursing home abuse attorneys in Winnebago County, Illinois may be able to act on the victim's behalf to bring the nursing home operators to justice and recover money damages.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
"Find a Lawyer" Service in Winnebago County, IL - The Winnebago County Bar Association in Rockford, IL, sponsors a public "Find a Lawyer" feature on its website. The "find a lawyer" feature contains a list of local pre-screened attorneys and the areas of law in which they concentrate. You can use the website of the Winnebago County Bar Association to find an attorney in the needed practice area.