NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT A GROWING EPIDEMIC

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1 SEEKING JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT SINCE 1992

2 NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT A GROWING EPIDEMIC In 2003, over 20,000 complaints of nursing home abuse and negligence were reported throughout the United States. This epidemic of inadequate care is on the rise as our population ages. However, there are federal and state laws in place to protect the safety, rights and quality of life for all nursing home residents. Many victims of nursing home abuse and neglect cannot speak for themselves, and it is important for family members and friends to be a voice for this vulnerable population. Lawsuits against nursing homes empower residents and their families by holding owners, administrators and direct-care workers accountable, sending a clear message that substandard care can never be tolerated or go unnoticed. If a loved one has been injured or killed in a nursing home, take action as quickly as possible to protect your rights. Lawsuits have time limits, so it is crucial to speak to an attorney as soon as abuse or neglect is suspected. 2

3 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR OUR REPRESENTATION OF INJURED NURSING HOME RESIDENTS In 1992, Steve Levin and John Perconti merged their individual practices to form Levin & Perconti. Since our founding, the firm has grown to employ over 18 lawyers and has recovered millions in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Levin & Perconti has handled thousands of lawsuits involving serious injury or wrongful death as a result of poor care or abuse in long-term care facilities. We are one of the most respected nursing home law firms in the country and our founding partners are widely recognized as pioneers in the area of nursing home abuse and neglect litigation 3

4 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER NURSING HOME FIRMS? Our founding partners are pioneers in the area of long-term care litigation. We were one of the first firms in the entire country to file lawsuits on behalf of nursing home residents. Through years of experience handling nursing home lawsuits we have developed the most effective and aggressive approach for each nursing home case. Our knowledge of federal and state nursing home laws is unmatched. We never settle for less than fair compensation and are not afraid to take cases to trial. We have a nationwide network of the best experts in the field working for us. We have obtained a number of record results in Illinois nursing home lawsuits and our clients cases frequently make headlines. Our success has earned us the respect of our adversaries, and we leverage this to help recover maximum compensation for each of our clients. Nursing home owners, corporations and insurance companies know our reputation and know that we will never accept less than full compensation for our clients. Fellow lawyers nationwide know about our consistent record of success in nursing home matters, and many entrust us to handle all of their clients nursing home cases. Our financial resources allow us to spend every dollar necessary to successfully prosecute a case. 4

5 COMMON TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT: PRESSURE SORES Pressure sores (also known as bedsores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) are lesions on the skin that typically form due to constant pressure on bony parts of the body. This pressure decreases the blood flow to those areas, causing the tissue to die. Bedsores can occur anywhere, but are commonly found on the following body parts: Sacrum Coccyx (Tailbone) Ankles Elbows Heels PRESSURE ULCERS ARE OFTEN PREVENTABLE. Nursing homes and hospitals are obligated to assess each resident to determine if they are at risk for bedsores. When a resident is at risk for pressure sores, nursing home staff must develop a care plan to prevent sores from forming or worsening and then implement that plan. Conscientious staff must frequently reassess plans to make necessary changes, dependent on each resident. Nursing home residents at certain stages of incapacity are at risk for developing pressure sores. There are numerous risk factors. Some of the most common include: Immobility (often as a result of fractures sustained during falls) Poor Nutrition And Hydration Peripheral Vascular Disease Diabetes All long-term care facilities are required to have measures in place to prevent the development or worsening of bedsores. When a resident develops bedsores because nursing home staff failed to take all possible steps to prevent them, families may be able to hold the facility accountable. 5

6 COMMON TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT: NURSING HOME FALLS FALLS IN NURSING HOMES According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,800 nursing home residents die from fall-related injuries every year, and those who survive often suffer debilitating injuries from which they never fully recover. Nursing home falls are common because residents are typically older and have difficulty walking due to muscle and bone density loss, medication side effects, poor vision and gait problems. However, nursing home falls are often preventable if employees take the proper steps to supervise and protect residents under their care. Nursing home staff play an important role in protecting the safety of residents as they move about the facility. When a patient is admitted into a nursing home, staff must assess his or her risks for falls and identify and implement interventions to address these risks. Reassessments should occur after any fall or change in medical condition. Residents at risk should be monitored closely and receive assistance with transfers to prevent them from falling. Bed rails, nonskid footwear, appropriate wheelchairs and comfort chairs with wheels locked at bedside, walkers and canes can be used to help prevent falls. Falls in nursing homes may lead to serious injuries including: Brain Injuries Skull or Facial Fractures Fractured Limbs Hip Fractures Oftentimes these injuries result in further medical issues and permanent disability. For older people, fall injuries can greatly reduce their quality of life and cause their overall medical condition to deteriorate rapidly. Although some falls are unavoidable, falls in nursing homes are often a sign of nursing home negligence and understaffing. When nursing staff cannot properly supervise and monitor residents, fallrelated injuries are more likely to occur. 6

7 COMMON TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT: PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE Nursing home residents are easy targets of physical or sexual abuse because of their dependence on others. Many residents cannot communicate, and therefore cannot report abuse themselves. Maltreatment of the elderly is absolutely unacceptable, and deserves severe punishment to both the perpetrator and the nursing home that allowed the abuse to occur. Physical abuse encompasses both sexual assault and any form of physical assault or maltreatment. A resident may not be able to speak for themselves, but their physical condition can reveal warning signs of nursing home abuse. Signs of physical or sexual abuse include: Along with physical signs, victims of abuse may become withdrawn or anxious. Abuse may occur between two residents or between a nursing home staff member and a resident. No matter who the abuser is, nursing homes are responsible for protecting the safety and well-being of residents under their care and can be held accountable when employees or other residents cause serious harm to a resident. Unexplained Cuts Bruises Burns Broken Bones 7

8 COMMON TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT: MEDICATION ERRORS Misadministration of medicine and medication errors are frequent and serious problems at nursing homes. Residents are often given the wrong medication or not given the medication in the dosage or frequency as required by the physician s order. This occurs as a result of carelessness on the part of the staff, lack of supervision of the nurses administering medications or not having enough properly trained and supervised to staff to administer medications. Studies have shown delayed or missed doses of medication and the administration of the wrong dose or the wrong medication are the two most common medical mistakes made in the medical setting. Studies also show that nursing home medication error occurrences are widely underreported. It is estimated that only 1.5% of all medication errors are actually reported. Medication error risks in nursing homes can be considerable because most patients are required to take a number of prescriptions and already have compromised physical health conditions. OVERMEDICATION Nursing home residents are often given antipsychotic medications despite having no diagnosis to call for their use. Medicare statistics showed that in 2010, over 17% of people living in nursing homes were receiving antipsychotic medications on a daily basis at doses that exceeded the recommended level. When nursing homes are understaffed, employees may overmedicate residents to sedate, manage or control them. Signs of overmedication include: Personality Changes Lethargy or Exhaustion Oversleeping Confusion Withdrawn or Reclusive Behavior Antipsychotics are often prescribed to treat younger residents who suffer from mental illnesses. However, when nursing homes administer antipsychotics to elderly residents who suffer from dementia, it is considered an off-label use. The use of these medications in elderly residents commonly causes lethargy and can lead to other serious medical issues. 8

9 COMMON TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT: DEHYDRATION/MALNUTRITION Maintaining appropriate nutritional and hydrational status is important in the nursing home setting. Residents who do not receive adequate nutrition and hydration in their diets are more at risk for the development of pressure ulcers, infection, muscle weakness leading to immobility and falls. Malnutrition and dehydration also make it more difficult for existing pressure ulcers and infections to heal. Elderly nursing home residents are at risk for dehydration because they have less water content in their bodies and decreased thirst. It is important for nursing home staff to assess these risks, and develop and implement plans to monitor those in their care. Nursing home staff should be watchful of residents fluid intake to ensure they are properly hydrated. There are a variety of factors that can lead to malnutrition. Depression is a potential cause of malnutrition because individuals suffering from depression have a tendency to eat less and in turn to do not receive appropriate vitamins and minerals to prevent malnutrition. Other causes of malnutrition include difficulty swallowing and adverse drug effects such as vomiting and diarrhea. Nursing homes often fail to take steps to prevent malnutrition by not monitoring resident food intake and output, not providing a comfortable environment to promote eating and not providing food that is appetizing. CHOKING Nursing home residents often have medical problems or take medications that make it difficult to properly chew or swallow food. Due to this, many are at high risk for choking and require special food preparation or diets to ensure that they receive the proper nutrition. Residents who are at risk should also be closely monitored during mealtimes. Choking, by depriving oxygen to the brain, can cause brain damage, and even death. While such an injury may appear to be accidental, in some instances choking is a result of nursing home negligence. This includes giving residents the wrong foods or failing to monitor them as they are eating. When this is the case, it is important that nursing homes are held accountable for their fatal mistakes. 9

10 COMMON TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT: WANDERING/ELOPEMENT Elopement and wandering are related concepts. Elopement refers to a resident s ability to leave the nursing home unsupervised and unnoticed, putting their safety in danger. Wandering refers to aimless movement throughout the facility where the resident puts his or her safety at risk due to an inability to appreciate danger. Elopement and wandering are risks that the nursing home staff must recognize and plan for in order to prevent residents from leaving the facility or entering into an unsafe area. Staff must provide each resident with the appropriate level of supervision to prevent elopement and wandering behavior. Exit doors should be alarmed to notify staff when residents leave the facility unsupervised, and the staff must know how to appropriately respond to alarms. Failure to do prevent elopement and wandering puts residents at risk for falls, exposure to harsh weather and other significant danger. 10

11 NOTABLE NURSING HOME VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS Our attorneys have recovered over $175 million in verdicts and settlements for nursing home residents. Some of our most notable nursing home results include: S.W. v. RENAISSANCE AT HILLSIDE, INC. A $3 million Cook County record nursing home pressure sore settlement against a suburban Hillside nursing home and physician for a 59-year-old resident who developed multiple painful and infected bedsores, which took four years to heal. S.A. v. HCR MANOR CARE HOMEWOOD A $2.9 million Cook County record nursing home jury verdict against a suburban Homewood nursing home for the family of a deceased 57-year-old resident who was suffocated due to the home s negligent care of her tracheostomy tube. J.M. for M.M. v. KINGSLEY PLACE, et al. A $2.3 million settlement against an assisted living facility for the family of an 88-year-old resident who developed severe and infected bedsores, which ultimately brought about her death. Her doctor was criminally indicted for his conduct and charged with involuntary homicide. P.C. for A.R. v. RIDGEVIEW PAVILION, et al. A $1.5 million settlement against a nursing home for violating the Nursing Home Care Reform Act by failing to monitor a resident s cigarette smoking, leading him to suffer severe burns and death. J.F. v. WEDGEWOOD PAVILION NURSING HOME A $1.4 million verdict against a nursing home for its failure to manage a resident s aggressive behavior. This resident became involved in a clash with a fellow resident who, during the altercation, fell and suffered a hip fracture, which led to his death. JANE DOE V. CONFIDENTIAL NURSING HOME A $1.4 million settlement against a nursing home located in a northern suburb for injuries sustained as a result of a pressure ulcer. C.M. for H.M. v. WINCHESTER HOUSE A $1 million record Lake County settlement for an 83-yearold nursing home resident who fell several times while a resident at the nursing home, with the last fall contributing to her death. Despite her risk for falls, the nursing home neglected to implement changes in her care plan to prevent further falls from occurring. 11

12 NURSING HOMES IN ILLINOIS WE HAVE FILED CASES AGAINST LISTED BY COUNTY CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Helia Healthcare of Champaign CHRISTIAN COUNTY Heritage Health Pana COLES COUNTY Prairie View Care Center of Charleston COOK COUNTY Abington of Glenview Addolorata Villa Alden Des Plaines Alden Estates of Barrington Alden Estates of Evanston Alden Estates of Skokie Alden Lakeland Alden Lincoln Park Alden North Shore Alden Northmoor Alden Orland Park Alden Poplar Creek Alden Princeton Alden Town Manor Alden Village North Alden Wentworth All-Faith Pavilion Alshore Nursing Home Ambassador Nursing and Rehab Center Applewood Nursing and Rehab Center Arden Courts of Northbrook Arden Courts of South Holland Astoria Place Living and Rehab Avenue Care Nursing and Rehab Ballard Nursing Center Balmoral Home Belhaven Nursing Home Berkshire Nursing and Rehab Center Bethesda Home and Retirement Center Boulevard Care Nursing and Rehab Brentwood Sub-Acute Healthcare Bridgeview Health Care Bronzeville Park Nursing and Living Center California Gardens Center Home Hispanic Elderly North Central Plaza Chalet Living and Rehab Clark Manor Convalescent Center Concord Nursing and Rehab Continental Nursing and Rehab Center Crestwood Care Center Dolton Healthcare Center Elmwood Care Evergreen Healthcare Center Exceptional Care Fairfax of Berwyn Fairhaven of Chicago Ridge Fairmont Care Centre Glen Bridge Nursing and Rehab Centre Glencrest Healthcare and Rehab Centre Glenshire Nursing and Rehab Centre Glenview Terrace Nursing Home Glenwood Nursing Home Grasmere Place Greek American Rehab and Care Center Greenwood Care Grove Lincoln Park Grove of Evanston Hampton Plaza Harbor House Harmony Nursing and Rehab Hickory Nursing Pavilion Imperial Grove Pavilion International Nursing and Rehab Center Jackson Square Nursing Home Kenwood Nursing Home Lake Shore Healthcare and Rehab Lakeview Nursing and Rehab Center Lemont Nursing and Rehab Center Lexington of Chicago Ridge Lexington of LaGrange Lexington of Orland Park Lexington of Streamwood Lexington of Wheeling Lexington of Schaumburg Lieberman Center for Health and Rehab ManorCare Elk Grove Village ManorCare Oak Lawn East ManorCare Oak Lawn West ManorCare of Homewood ManorCare of Northbrook ManorCare of Palos Heights East ManorCare of Palos Heights West ManorCare of South Holland ManorCare Wilmette Mather Pavilion Meadowbrook Manor of LaGrange Mid America Care Center Midway Neurological Rehab Center Norridge Healthcare and Rehab Centre Norwood Crossing Oak Park Healthcare Center Palos Hills Extended Care Parkshore Estates Nursing and Rehab Peterson Park Health Care Center Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehab Presence Ballard Providence Palos Heights Providence South Holland Renaissance at 87th Street Renaissance at Hillside Renaissance at Midway Renaissance at South Shore Renaissance Park South Rest Haven Central Rest Haven South Resurrection Nursing and Rehab Center Sacred Heart Home Schwab Rehab Center Skilled Nursing Unit South Shore Nursing and Rehab Center South Suburban Rehab Center Southpoint Nursing and Rehab St. Agnes Healthcare and Rehab Center The Atrium Health Care Center The Moorings The Waterford Nursing and Rehab Villa Scalabrini Nursing and Rehab Warren Barr Pavilion Washington Heights Nursing Home Waterfront Terrace Westchester Health and Rehab Center Windmill Nursing Pavilion Woodbine Nursing Home Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion Mayfield Care Center DUPAGE COUNTY Alden Estates of Naperville Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn Chateau Nursing and Rehab DuPage Convalescent Center Elmbrook Healthcare and Rehab Forest View Rehab and NC Lexington of Bloomingdale Lexington of Elmhurst Lexington of Lombard ManorCare at Hinsdale ManorCare of Naperville ManorCare of Westmont Meadowbrook Manor Naperville Oakbrook Healthcare Center Providence Downers Grove St. Patrick s Residence The Arbor of Itasca EFFINGHAM COUNTY Lakeland Rehab and Health Care FRANKLIN COUNTY Frankfort Healthcare and Rehab GREENE COUNTY White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center IROQUOIS COUNTY Watseka Rehab and Health Care Center JASPER COUNTY Newton Rest Haven KANE COUNTY Alden Waterford Countryside Care Centre Maplewood Care Sherman West Court Tower Hill Rehab KANKAKEE COUNTY Kankakee Terrace Kankakee Nursing and Rehab Center Thomas Lombard House ManorCare of Kankakee 12

13 KNOX COUNTY Knox County Nursing Home Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center Seminary Manor LAKE COUNTY Alden Long Grove Arlington Rehab Center Belmont Village Brentwood North Claremont Rehab and Living Center Glenlake Terrace Lake Forest Place Lexington of Lake Zurich Libertyville Manor Extended Care Lincolnwood Place ManorCare Arlington Heights ManorCare of Libertyville Pavilion of Waukegan Rosewood Care Center of Inverness Sheridan Health Care Center The Grove at The Village at Victory Lakes The Wealshire Wauconda Healthcare and Rehab Centre Winchester House LASALLE COUNTY LaSalle County Nursing Home Ottawa Pavilion LOGAN COUNTY H and J Vonderlieth Living Center MACON COUNTY Aspen Ridge Care Centre Decatur Manor Heritage Manor Mount Zion MCHENRY COUNTY Alden Terrace of McHenry Crossroads Care Center MCLEAN COUNTY Leroy Manor Nursing Home McLean County Nursing Home MOULTRIE COUNTY Sullivan Rehab and Health Care Center OGLE COUNTY Rochelle Gardens Care Center PEORIA COUNTY Bella Vista Care Center Bel-Wood Nursing Home ManorCare at Peoria Proctor Endowment Home Sharon Health Care Elms ROCK ISLAND COUNTY Forest Hill Health and Rehab Parkview Terrace St. Anthony s Nursing and Rehab Center SANGAMON COUNTY Capitol Healthcare Center and Rehab ST. CLAIR COUNTY The Lincoln Home STARK COUNTY Courtyard Estates of Bradford STEPHENSON COUNTY Freeport Rehab and Health Care TAZEWELL COUNTY East Peoria Gardens Healthcare Heartland of Riverview Washington Christian Village VERMILION COUNTY Hoopeston Community Memorial Nursing Home WILL COUNTY Frankfort Terrace Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab Center Meadowbrook Manor Bolingbrook Provena Villa Franciscan Rosewood Care Center of Joliet Salem Village Nursing and Rehab St. James Manor and Villa Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County WILLIAMSON COUNTY Parkway Manor WINNEBAGO COUNTY Alden Alma Nelson Manor Amberwood Nursing and Rehab Fair Oaks Rehab and Health Care Center WOODFORD COUNTY Heritage Manor El Paso 13

14 PIONEERS OF NURSING HOME LITIGATION STEVEN M. LEVIN is a nationally known trial lawyer with more than 30 years of nursing home litigation experience and success. He has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients in all types of nursing home cases, including the highest verdict ever in an Illinois nursing home lawsuit. Steve was one of the first lawyers in the United States to represent nursing home residents and has established a reputation as one of the country s top long-term care abuse and neglect litigators. Steve is frequently asked to lecture to fellow attorneys, advocacy groups and community organizations on topics related to nursing home litigation. He is also a trusted media source who has appeared on local and national TV news and in newspapers such as The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Illinois: The Top 100 by Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Leading Lawyers Network Member The Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell American Law Directory The National Trial Lawyers Member Litigation Counsel of America Fellow National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Leadership Council Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Board of Managers Decalogue Society of Lawyers Board Member Society of Trial Lawyers Board Member American Association for Justice Member AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group Member JOHN J. PERCONTI is a highly acclaimed attorney who has devoted his practice to advocating for nursing home residents and their families. John is nationally recognized as one of the country s leading nursing home attorneys because of his extensive experience in federal and state courts. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of complex medical issues that allows him to achieve record-setting results for his clients. Many of John s cases have gained media coverage, bringing attention to the epidemic of poor care in Illinois nursing homes and sending a message that mistreatment of one of society s most vulnerable groups will not go unnoticed. Illinois: The Top 100 by Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Leading Lawyers Network Member The Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell American Law Directory The National Trial Lawyers Member Litigation Counsel of America Fellow Justinian Society-Member Society of Trial Lawyers Member Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member American Association for Justice Member Our attorneys have been honored by a number of organizations for their outstanding achievements on behalf of clients, including: 14

15 SUSAN L. NOVOSAD is one of the most prominent female nursing home lawyers in Illinois. She has represented victims of abuse and negligence for over 25 years and a fundamental aspect of her practice is her dedication and accessibility to her clients. Susan serves her clients with compassion, expending tireless effort to obtain justice. She is a skilled negotiator with an exceptional ability to bring opposing parties to resolution and end disputes. Her power to diplomatically resolve cases has earned her the enduring respect of her peers on both sides of the courtroom. Susan has recovered millions for clients in nursing home lawsuits, including the largest nursing home negligence settlement ever recorded in Lake County, IL. Illinois: The Top 100 by Super Lawyers Illinois: The Top 50 Women by Super Lawyers Illinois Super Lawyers Member of the Leading Lawyers Network AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell American Law Directory Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers MICHAEL F. BONAMARTE IV is wellrespected by his clients, colleagues and opponents alike for his passionate advocacy on behalf of victims of wrongful conduct. He has achieved noteworthy results in numerous complex nursing home cases, including several record results. Along with his casework, Mike shares his knowledge and experience by regularly presenting to fellow lawyers, senior citizen organizations, and state aging professionals on topics related to nursing home abuse and negligence litigation. In 2010, Michael was honored as one of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company s 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch. Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars Trial Lawyer Excellence Award Recipient-Highest IL Verdict in a Nursing Home Case Chicago Bar Association Member William F. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award Recipient Illinois State Bar Association Assembly Member Justinian Society of Lawyers Officer American Association for Justice Member AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group Member LEVIN & PERCONTI CLIENT TESTIMONIALS Thank you so much for everything! You guys have been so amazing throughout this whole process, so supportive and understanding! We can t thank you enough! I am writing to thank you for your kindness and direction. It means so much to me to know that I am not alone as I face the issues and struggles that come up living in a nursing home. I have found great comfort in knowing that I can turn to you, when necessary, to give voice to my struggles and identify practical steps for resolving them. I want to send my heartfelt thanks for taking our case. Not only were your attorneys so professional, but also so caring and thoughtful. It was very difficult going over the facts in our mother s case, but you were so compassionate and understanding. I feel that the law firm of Levin & Perconti is the best firm in the Chicago area and I would, from the bottom of my heart, recommend them to anyone who needs representation for themselves or for their loved ones. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for our family. We are ending our journey, and nothing can express our appreciation for the work you and the firm put in to give justice to an old lady who did not deserve the treatment she received. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you and pray that God gives you and your firm the longevity to fight the injustice that people like us experience on too many occasions. We really appreciate all that you have done for our family. We will be forever grateful for what you have done for us. You come highly recommended to any friends or family members that may need your services. Thank you! 15

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