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...
If your loved one lives in a nursing home, you want to be sure they are safe and treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In some facilities, staff and medical workers neglect residents, leaving them vulnerable to physical,...
Summer is nearly here, and restrictions on travel and social gatherings continue to ease up as vaccination rates climb. After being isolated for over a year, people are eager to take a trip and stay somewhere besides their house. Whether you stay in a hotel close to...
Car accidents can be an ordeal to manage, but colliding with a city vehicle can make things even more complex. Additional rules and limitations may apply, and securing experienced help may be the best way to traverse the extra hurdles. Starting line The first step...
An appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that tossed out an Ohio family’s lawsuit over a genetic cancer test error in 1999. The decision allows the lawsuit by Michael and Susan Lonsway to proceed against Yale University and Michigan Medicine, which was...