The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that around 1 in 10 Americans 60 years or older have experienced some form of abuse. From 2002 to 2016, more than 643,000 elderly adults received treatment in the emergency room for nursing home injuries. Sadly, a number of factors make it difficult to assess the extent of the problem. Residents may be afraid to bring attention to mistreatment or suffer from medical conditions that make it hard to communicate abuse. At the Law Offices of David H. Brinton, LLC, nursing home abuse and neglect claims are one of our core practice areas. With extensive experience handling these cases and in-depth knowledge of Illinois laws, we are ready to assist your family with all legal remedies. Please contact our firm to learn more about holding an assisted living facility accountable for misconduct. We can schedule a no-cost case evaluation with a Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer who will provide details. Some background information may also be useful.