michelle stump
12 days ago
Working with Ed and Amber has been a true pleasure. They handled my claim efficiently and professionally, ensuring the process moved smoothly from start to finish. Their responsiveness, expertise, and effectiveness in working with the insurance carrier contributed greatly to a successful resolution. I sincerely appreciate their efforts, dedication, and guidance throughout the matter, and I am grateful for the outstanding service they provided.
Johanna Bukowski
1 month ago
Ed and Maggie have both been a pleasure to work with! They keep you up to date on your case, clearly explain the process and next steps along the way, respond quickly to any questions and always offer different options to discuss details (email, phone, text, Zoom, etc.). What I appreciate more than anything, is their genuine compassion and concern for you as a person. They both demonstrate true empathy for what is most likely one of the most unexpected and traumatic events in a person’s life and do everything they can to ensure justice is served. I highly recommend Collins Law!
Jeff Matticks
2 months ago
I became aware of Collins Law Group after I was involved in a motorcycle, several years ago. Since that time I have reached out to Ed Manzke, at Collins Law Group, for assistance in a couple of other areas. In each instance, I have found Ed and his team to be very helpful with great communication, keeping me informed every step along the way. Everyone who I have interacted with, at Collins Law Group, demonstrated that they are interested in building relationships so that you know who you can turn to for any of your legal needs.
Ella Folson
3 months ago
Chris and John were attentive and thorough to my needs throughout my entire case. I appreciate the all the time and effort they took. I will be recommending their services going forward to family and friends! Thank you so much for all your help!
J. Savv
3 months ago
Ed Manzke was very patient and kind with helping me and my sister with our mom’s case. He often took the time out his day to explain everything to ensure we understood what was going on. The law firm itself is organized making our whole process run smoothly. I appreciate Ed and his team.
Unique Morris
3 months ago
Ed Manzke was very informative, clear and honest when it came to my mother and father’s case. He took his time with all of my questions and concerns, making sure that no questions went unanswered and that there was no room for confusion with our case. I’m forever grateful for Ed and everyone at the law firm.
Nick Erlenbaugh
3 months ago
Collins Law was recommended to me after I was involved in an accident with a semi-truck. Amber Blevins was exceptional to work with. She is a total pro at what she does and made the process as easy as she could for me. Ed ensured I received the best outcome possible and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who might be shopping around for an attorney!
Dwayne Kurfirst
3 months ago
I want to take a moment to recognize John at Collins Law for the incredible work he did in helping my mom secure her settlement. It wasn’t a quick or easy process—it took time, patience, and persistence—but John stayed committed every step of the way. What stood out most was his professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for getting the best possible outcome. He kept us informed, navigated the complexities with confidence, and ultimately delivered results that truly made a difference for our family. If you’re looking for someone who will put in the work, stand by you through a long process, and follow through, I highly recommend John and the team at Collins Law.
Helen Montague
5 months ago
We are fortunate to have had the chance to work with John Risvold as he represented my brother in his case. Professional, personable and authentic in his manner, John kept us informed throughout the long process, and was always available to respond to my many questions. Having never been involved with a law suit, I really appreciated John's patience (especially since I am 1,000 miles away) and his genuine care for my brother's well being. We are forever grateful, John. Thank you.
Matthew Malone
6 months ago
I had an excellent experience being represented by Collins Law Firm. Ed Manzke and Amber Blevins were amazing to work with and truly helped me in my time of need. Both were extremely personable and knowledgeable throughout every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend them for anyone’s legal needs.
Ronnie Sanchez
6 months ago
I had an excellent experience with The Collins Law firm. Amber was extremely helpful, kind, and friendly throughout the entire process. She took the time to explain everything clearly whenever I didn’t understand something, which meant a lot to me. I truly felt supported and informed. I will absolutely seek Collin’s help again if I ever need legal assistance in the future. Thank you again :)
Maddie Scheele
6 months ago
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ed Manzke and Amber Blevins. They are truly the best of the best. The efficiency and professionalism throughout the entire process of my case has been unmatched. What I really want to point out, though, is the empathy and compassion both Amber and Ed hold. That was the true difference maker. I knew they both prioritized my well-being and made that their number one priority. They represented me to their highest capabilities through every step of my case, and I cannot thank them and Collins Law Firm enough.
Leticia Pink
7 months ago
Ms. Maggie Galka is an experienced environmental (radon) attorney who prioritizes her clients' health and safety in her legal practice. She maintains thorough records and offers strategic advice while working with government agencies. Ms. Galka demonstrates key values such as integrity, expertise, respect, empathy, and compassion essential for positive outcomes. Her professionalism, follow-up and communication skills are excellent. Ms. Galka's guidance extends beyond legal issues, and the Collins Law Firm advocates strongly and effectively for clients. We sincerely thank Collins Law Firm, and in particular Ms. Galka, for helping our family reach a successful outcome and for their meaningful impact on our community. I strongly recommend Ms. Galka and Collins Law Firm as an outstanding legal firm.
Megan
7 months ago
I can’t say enough good things about John Risvold at The Collins Law Firm. From start to finish, John was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed throughout the process, and always made me feel like my case truly mattered. His dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care made a stressful situation much easier to handle. John’s expertise and clear communication built a lot of trust, and I’m very grateful for his hard work. I would highly recommend John Risvold to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled attorney.
David Bretti
7 months ago
(Translated by Google) They are very responsible in what they do, they were able to resolve my case quickly and efficiently, I especially recommend Mr. Chris for always being in contact and being honest throughout the process 👏🏻 (Original) Son muy responsables en lo que hacen, pudieron resolver mi caso de forma rápida y eficaz, recomendando, especialmente el Se Chris por siempre estar en contacto y ser sincero en todo el proceso 👏🏻
Jas R.
7 months ago
Amber was very thorough, informative, and made this process very easy for me, which I greatly appreciated considering all the events that led up to this point. Justice isn’t always served, but working with Collin’s Law Firm really me feel that my injuries were tangibly worth something, and that to some degree, justice was served. Would highly recommend this law firm to anyone seeking out a personal injury firm/attorney.
Amy Ressen
8 months ago
I wana say a huge thank you to the Collin’s Law firm and Chris Gauthier for helping me with my Complicated case. They helped me put my life back together after a horrible incident that I didn’t think I could over come. Chris was always good about communicating and he made sure I got what I deserved! I highly recommend this law firm they were so kind and reassuring that things would work out. Thank you again for all the hard work and being there to help me through the process when I didn’t know where to turn to for help! Thanks again Chris and The Collin’s Law firm!
Lauren Dryanski
9 months ago
I had an exceptional experience with Collins Law Firm . A special thank you to Chris, my lawyer, and Patti, the legal assistant. They helped me navigate my car accident proceedings from start to finish, and I always felt like I was in great hands. Chris was incredibly knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and explained everything in a way I could understand. He always made sure I felt informed and supported, especially when it came to legal details I wouldn’t normally know. Patti was also wonderful—very helpful, communicative, and always made sure I had everything I needed throughout the process. I never once doubted this team. They made everything easy and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend Collins Law Firm to anyone in need of legal support!
Will Brooks
10 months ago
John brings impressive expertise and heartfelt dedication to every matter he handles. His thoughtful approach and clear communication make it easy to trust his advice, and it’s evident he is committed to fighting for what’s right with both professionalism and empathy. John’s balance of insightful expertise and warm, personal attention truly sets him apart.
Icela Hernandez
11 months ago
If ever needed. I will gladly go to the Collins law firm again. They were always quick to respond any questions. Happy to say case is closed and all went well .
Nursing home residents deserve to be treated with respect in their senior years, but sadly many of them are neglected or abused instead. Nursing home neglect is one common, but insidious form of elder abuse committed against residents in long-term care facilities. It occurs when nursing home staff fail to perform essential duties or provide inadequate care which results in harm to a resident. Negligent care is not insignificant as it can cause acute injury and even death. Sadly, negligent care is the most common form of elder abuse, accounting for about 15% of elder abuse complaints in nursing homes. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), almost 95% of nursing home residents have been neglected or have witnessed neglect.
This is simply not acceptable. Nursing homes have a duty to provide proper care and a safe living environment to residents. If they breach this duty of care, they can be held liable. If your loved one has suffered from nursing home neglect, our experienced nursing home attorneys can fight to make sure the facility accepts responsibility. And we can help you take legal action to protect your loved one.
Negligent care is easily preventable; so why is it so common? The main cause of negligent care in nursing homes is understaffing. As many as 20% of nursing homes in the United States are understaffed, causing their employees to be overworked. When a nursing home is not adequately staffed, employees do not have enough time to provide thorough care to every resident. Moreover, when nurses and aides have an impossible workload, they become stressed and tired. These situations can result in mistakes being made, duties being ignored, patients being overlooked, and corners being cut. Worse still, it can cause employees to take out their frustration on the residents they are supposed to care for.
Other causes of negligent care include inadequate staff training and negligent hiring practices. Inadequately trained staff are more likely to mishandle frail, elderly residents, make medication errors, or provide substandard care. Failing to perform backgrounds checks on applicants can lead to hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds or drug or alcohol abuse issues which makes them more likely to mistreat or neglect vulnerable patients.
Negligent care can cause serious physical and psychological harm to elderly nursing home residents. It can result in many different types of health issues including incontinence, malnutrition, dehydration, anemia, fatigue, infections, and bedsores. Neglect can also lead to more serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. Malnutrition and dehydration can lead to bedsores. Inadequate supervision can lead to choking, falls, burns, and Alzheimer’s patients wandering away from the facility. Inadequate wound care can lead to serious infections and sepsis. Ignored and untreated dental and medical conditions can lead to a worsening of the condition and even death. In addition, many understaffed facilities that provide negligent care also overmedicate their residents to make them more compliant and ‘easier to handle’, which is another form of abuse.
If you suspect your loved one is receiving negligent care in their nursing home, it’s important that you be on the lookout for signs of the abuse and put a stop to it. Some of the key warning signs of negligent care are listed below.
Unexplained weight loss is a possible sign that your loved one is malnourished and/or dehydrated. Residents who are being neglected often miss meals and do not have enough to drink. Other signs of malnutrition include tiredness, irritability, papery skin, or hair loss.
Personality changes can be the result of missed medication, overlooked emotional issues, overmedicating, stress, or malnutrition. An unexplained change in personality is a major red flag for abuse.
Poor hygiene is another warning sign to look for. Many people in nursing homes need assistance with tooth brushing, nail care, bathing, and changing. If your loved one does not appear to have good hygiene, get involved. It may be the result of negligent care.
Unsanitary Living Conditions are another major warning sign of neglect. It is the staff’s responsibility to provide a clean, sanitary, safe place for the residents to live. If this is not being provided, it may be time to look for a new living situation.
Unnecessary falls are common among residents living in understaffed nursing homes and are often caused by negligent care. Patients with limited mobility or diminished strength may attempt to walk by themselves or get out of bed unassisted when there is no one to help them and can fall as a result. If your loved one has suffered a fall, ask him or her for the details. It’s possible the nursing home does not provide adequate supervision or help to residents.
Unexplained injuries such as bruises, broken bones and burns may signal neglect. Poorly staffed facilities are more likely to have residents who have fallen and injured themselves. Any injury should be investigated right away.
Bedsores may indicate that your loved one is not being moved often enough to prevent these pressure sores from forming. This is especially true if the bedsores have become serious and deep, involving muscle and/or bone. A doctor must be alerted to this situation immediately.
Loss of Mobility may signal neglect. Good nursing homes try to keep residents as active and mobile as possible to help them retain muscle. Loss of mobility may indicate that the facility is neglectful and leaves patients in bed or sitting for long periods of time.
If you have noticed any of these signs, contact us at today (630) 527-1595.
Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to prevent your loved one from being abused and neglected. When placing your loved one in a nursing home you should be extremely cautious. Be on the lookout for signs of understaffing when touring each nursing home and steer clear of any facility with unsanitary living conditions. Pay attention to the staff. Do you see a lot of staff working at the facility and interacting with residents or do they look harried and overwhelmed? Look at the residents. Do they appear clean, well-cared for, busy, and happy? Most importantly: ask questions about staffing levels, nutrition, cleanliness protocols, access to doctors and nurses, residents’ schedules, and anything else you want to know.
Once your loved one is in a nursing home, it’s important to stay in contact with them on a regular basis. Talk to them and, more importantly, listen to them. Do not dismiss claims from your loved one that they are suffering from abuse or neglect. Visit them on different days and at different times and watch for signs of abuse or neglect. If you start to notice anything suspicious, talk to your loved one about it, and report it to a trusted staff member and the nursing home administrator. If your concerns are brushed off or you do not get an acceptable response from them, call an attorney. They can help you report any abuse and discuss your legal options.
Failing to meet the basic needs of elderly nursing home patients is neglect and is never acceptable. If someone you love has been injured due to this kind of neglect, you need to take legal action. Contact our experienced nursing home abuse attorneys immediately if your loved one has been neglected by nursing home staff, or if you suspect your loved one is being neglected. We understand the pain and betrayal you feel when you discover your loved one has suffered abuse in the very place you entrusted with their care, and we are here to help. Our dedicated team of attorneys will thoroughly investigate your loved one’s claim and fight to get him or her the maximum compensation available for their injuries. We will handle every facet of the case, allowing you to focus on finding a safe living situation for your loved one, while we get him or her the justice they deserve. Call us at (630) 527-1595 or fill out our contact form for a FREE evaluation of your nursing home abuse or neglect case today.
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