Schwartz Injury Law is a dedicated legal practice focused exclusively on representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois. With a specialized team of attorneys and over $70 million in verdicts and settlements in the last five years, the firm stands out for its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of elderly residents in long-term care facilities.
The firm employs a collaborative approach, leveraging its extensive experience and deep knowledge of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act to hold facilities accountable for mistreatment. Their team includes medical professionals who serve as expert witnesses, helping to build strong cases around complex issues like inadequate staffing, poor management, and systemic neglect. They primarily serve elderly individuals and their families who have suffered due to abuse or negligence in nursing homes, assisted living centers, and rehabilitation facilities.
Services Offered
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Wrongful Death
- Bed Sores
- Sepsis
- Infection Cases
- Falls and Fractures
- Life-Threatening Injuries
- Wandering and Elopement Incidents
- Physical Abuse
- Choking Accidents
- Burns
- Sexual Abuse
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Medication Errors
- Breathing Tube Injuries
- Unreasonable Restraint
- Lack of Medical Care
- Inadequate Staffing Claims
- Elder Abuse
- Cases Involving Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
- Assisted Living Lawsuits
- Rehabilitation Facility Lawsuits
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Trial Representation
- Elder Law Advocacy
The firm serves clients across Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, McHenry, Lake, Winnebago, Sangamon, McLean, and LaSalle Counties, with offices in Chicago, Orland Park, Glen Ellyn, Rockford, Elmhurst, and Peoria. Their attorneys are recognized with accolades such as Super Lawyer designations and maintain a 10.0 Avvo rating.
