The best nursing home abuse lawyers in Chicago in 2026 include Levin & Perconti and Ed Fox & Associates, which both name nursing home abuse as a main focus, Malman Law for detailed pages on bed sores, falls and sepsis, and Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, Pintas & Mullins, Ankin Law and Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard for wider injury practices.
| Firm | Office | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Levin & Perconti | River North | Nursing home abuse and neglect | Families with an elder care case |
| 2. Ed Fox & Associates | West Loop | Nursing home abuse, wrongful death | A firm with a short, focused list |
| 3. Malman Law | The Loop | Bed sores, falls and sepsis | Specific medical neglect injuries |
| 4. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers | The Loop | Nursing home abuse | Residents with bed sores or fall injuries |
| 5. Pintas & Mullins | River North | Nursing home abuse and negligence | Free case evaluation for families |
| 6. Ankin Law | The Loop | Nursing home abuse | Families in the northwest suburbs |
| 7. Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. | The Loop | Elder abuse and medical cases | Elder cases with a serious medical component |
If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first. For concerns about care, you can also contact the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a free advocate for residents. A lawyer is the next step when there's been serious harm, such as untreated bed sores, repeated falls, sepsis or unexplained injuries. Take dated photos and keep notes on what you've seen and who you told.
Nursing home abuse is one of this firm's three stated specialties.
Levin & Perconti says it concentrates on serious personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. A firm that combines nursing home and medical work can read charts and care plans with an eye to what went wrong.
Good to know: Ask for a copy of the resident's care plan and chart early.
325 N LaSalle Dr, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654
Names nursing home abuse as one of only three main focuses.
Ed Fox & Associates says it focuses on nursing home abuse, police misconduct and employment discrimination, and it has a team of named lawyers. A narrow list like this suggests nursing home cases are a real part of its daily work.
Good to know: Its office is near the Ogilvie train station, which helps if you're coming from the suburbs.
118 N Clinton St, Suite 425, Chicago, IL 60661
Detailed pages by type of harm, including assisted living.
Malman Law has separate pages on bed sores, falls and fractures, sepsis and wrongful death in nursing homes, and on assisted living residents. If you know what kind of harm occurred, you can see how the firm handles it.
Good to know: Take dated photos of wounds, with permission if possible.
205 W Randolph St, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
A broad firm with its own nursing home section.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers has a nursing home abuse section, along with medical malpractice pages such as surgical and anesthesia errors. It's a useful option when a hospital transfer is part of the story.
Good to know: Note any hospital admissions, with dates.
225 W Wacker Dr, Suite 1660, Chicago, IL 60606
Injury firm that names nursing home abuse as a case type.
Pintas & Mullins names nursing home abuse among its case types and offers a free case evaluation for families. It also handles medical malpractice, which often overlaps.
Good to know: Keep a log of visits and what staff told you.
368 W Huron St, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60654
Injury firm with a Rolling Meadows office.
Ankin Law lists nursing home abuse in its practice menu and has an office in Rolling Meadows, which may be closer for families with a relative in a northwest suburban facility.
Good to know: It advertises free consultations.
10 N Dearborn St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602
Elder abuse sits alongside a strong medical practice.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard lists elder abuse with its medical malpractice and misdiagnosis work. A client testimonial on its site describes a fall at a nursing home that broke a hip.
Good to know: Ask whether the firm has experts for elder care cases.
161 N Clark St, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL 60601
Bed sores, unexplained falls or fractures, sudden weight loss, dehydration, poor hygiene, infections, new fear or withdrawal, and staff who can't explain what happened. None of these proves neglect, but each is worth asking about and writing down.
You can complain to the Illinois Department of Public Health, which licenses facilities, and contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. You can report and also talk to a lawyer. They aren't alternatives.
Deadlines depend on the type of claim and can be as short as the 2-year limits for injury, medical malpractice or death claims. Talk to a lawyer soon, since records can be hard to get later.
Usually a resident brings the claim, or a family member acts under a power of attorney, guardianship or, after death, as representative of the estate. Bring any power of attorney document to your first meeting.