Illinois’ nursing home liability laws are becoming increasingly important as Americans’ life expectancies continue to increase.  Nearly 34 million Americans are now over age 65, and the median age is expected to rise even further in years to come.  Statistics show that about two in five of those over 65 will at some point be admitted to a nursing home or other long-term care facility.  If you or a loved one has sustained an injury while in the care of a nursing home, GWC can help.
According to the National Center for Adult Abuse, between one and two million elderly or disabled Americans have been neglected, injured, exploited or even purposely mistreated by someone trusted to care for and protect them. At Goldberg Weisman Cairo, we think this is shameful. Our expert nursing home injury lawyers are here to represent your interests and those of your loved ones.

Illinois has approximately 1,200 nursing home and extended care facilities in which nearly 100,000 people live.  These residents include not only the elderly, but younger people who, for whatever reason, are not able to live independently.  The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act regulates and covers these facilities with the goal of protecting weakened and injured residents by setting high standards for health, safety and sanitary conditions. Injury and neglect are never an acceptable option.

Goldberg Weisman Cairo has experienced liability attorneys who understand the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, and are determined to champion the victims of nursing home negligence and abuse. As one of the country’s premier personal injury law firms, GWC welcomes the opportunity to help your loved ones receive maximum compensation, setting them on the road to reclaiming their lives and their dignity. The lawyers at GWC have represented some of the most egregious nursing home abuse cases and take special pleasure in representing the families whose loved ones have been abused in nursing homes. Contact GWC today to speak with one of our expert nursing home injury lawyers.