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If your loved one lives in a nursing home, you should be aware of the signs of neglect or abuse. While you might think this is limited to red flags like bedsores, bruises and rapid deterioration in personal hygiene, there are other ways nursing homes mistreat...
Commercial trucks are enormous and more difficult to operate than passenger vehicles, which is why drivers must be licensed, trained and fit to drive. They must also refrain from distracted driving. For the reasons we discuss below, failing to stay attentive behind...
Taking medication prescribed by a doctor should make a person feel better. However, the wrong type or dosage of drugs can create serious problems. Thus, avoiding medication errors should be a top priority for every Illinois physician, nurse, and hospital...
If your parent lives in a nursing care facility, you can be understandably concerned about their safety and wellbeing. Visits can allow you to check in on them, but you may want to explore other options to ensure your parent is treated with respect and dignity when...
Kids across Chicagoland are heading back to school. And many parents are understandably concerned about their child's safety and well-being regarding COVID-19 exposure. Unfortunately, this is not the only hazard that could put children in danger. Unsafe properties...
Suppose your parent is in a nursing home or other long-term care facility for mental or physical health purposes. In that case, they can be vulnerable to feelings of isolation, fear and depression. And these emotions can be especially troubling for residents who do...
One significant challenge people frequently face after a motor vehicle accident is proving the extent of their injuries and damages. Often, the harm done in a crash is not easy for others to see. Unlike property damage, physical and mental damage can be invisible or...
Medical malpractice claims can involve an overwhelming amount of technical details and scrutiny of medical-specific procedures. In some cases, the negligence or recklessness that contributed to an adverse health event or misdiagnosis takes legal and medical knowledge...
Nursing home residents are vulnerable to neglect and abuse at the hands of their care providers. And when a resident passes away from a preventable accident or illness, these negligent parties can responsible for a wrongful death. Families struggling with this...
Whether you work or live in Chicago, chances are you encounter some road construction whenever you are behind the wheel. It could be frustrating and confusing for drivers, but these work zones can also be highly dangerous. Unfortunately, the last year has proven that...
