Suspecting someone you love is being abused or neglected in a nursing home can be enormously upsetting. And after relocating your loved one, taking immediate action to hold the appropriate parties responsible can be your top priority. One option people want to pursue...
One of the first things a negligent property owner might do after someone gets hurt at their business or home is to point their finger at the victim. For instance, if you slip and fall, the property owner might call you clumsy or tell you to be more careful. This...
If you get into an accident on someone else's property, you could very well have grounds for a premises liability claim. However, who that party might be and what the legal process looks like depends on specific details. For instance, was the incident caused by...
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a stark warning in late October that soaring traffic deaths across the United States are not acceptable as a part of “everyday life in America.” That’s after the agency announced that traffic fatalities surged by more than...
There is a risk of a car accident every time we get behind the wheel. However, certain conditions increase that risk, such as changes in the seasons. When you are heading out on the road this fall, it can be wise to use caution and watch for these seasonal hazards...
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...