Bloomington Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

When you place an aging relative in a nursing home, you do so with the expectation that they will receive quality care. Unfortunately, not all facilities live up to this standard. If you suspect that a loved one is being abused in an elder care facility, you can take legal action to seek compensation for their losses. For more information, contact a Bloomington, IL nursing home abuse attorney.

At Kanoski Bresney, we have decades of legal experience, and we are not afraid to take cases to trial. We have recovered over half a billion from successful case results for injury victims and their families, and we can work to hold abusive nursing home staff and the facilities that enable them accountable.

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Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes

Physical abuse in nursing homes includes any intentional act by a caregiver that causes pain or injury to a resident. Hitting, slapping, pushing, pulling hair, and rough handling during bathing or transfers all fall into this category. Improper restraints are another serious concern. Tying a resident to a bed or chair, or overusing sedating medication to keep someone quiet, can lead to injuries, falls, and lasting fear.

Many long-term care facility residents in Bloomington and across McLean County rely on staff for nearly every part of daily life. That dependence can make them reluctant to report harm, especially if they worry about retaliation from the same people who care for them. Residents with dementia may not be able to describe what happened at all. Illinois law gives nursing home residents the right to be free from abuse, and a facility can be held responsible when its employees violate that right.

Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

Nursing home residents with memory loss, limited mobility, or trouble communicating face the highest risk of sexual abuse. The abuser may be a staff member, a visitor, or another resident whom the facility failed to supervise.

Facilities have a duty to screen employees, monitor common areas, and respond quickly when a resident reports unwanted contact. A facility that ignores complaints or hires workers without proper background checks may share liability for the harm. These cases are deeply personal for families, and our attorneys handle them with discretion and respect for the resident's privacy.