Distracted Driving Causes
Distracted driving has a wide range of causes, including the radio, eating/drinking, cell phone use, GPS and other electronic devices, passengers in the vehicle, and … Continued
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How do I select a facility?
Moving your loved one into a nursing home is a big decision, and amidst an epidemic of nursing home abuse and neglect in the United … Continued
Read More.FDCPA Lawsuits On The Rise
FDCPA Lawsuits On The Rise Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuits make up a steady volume of civil court cases. In March, 2013, 993 cases representing … Continued
Read More.Joliet Nursing Homes
About 30 miles southwest of Chicago is Joliet, the fourth-largest city in Illinois with a population nearing 150,000 people. Joliet is known for its cultural … Continued
Read More.How much are nursing home cases worth?
Like other types of injury cases, many cases involving nursing home abuse or negligence are settled without need for a judge, mediator, or trial by … Continued
Read More.How do I get records from a nursing home?
If your loved one was in a nursing home and passed away without a will in place, Public Act 97-623 in Illinois state law permits … Continued
Read More.What are the signs of poor care?
Moving your loved one into a nursing home is an important decision which requires a great deal of trust in the facility you choose, hopefully … Continued
Read More.What legal rights do patients have?
Nursing home residents have a legal right to be treated with respect and dignity – without mistreatment or abuse of any kind – while maintaining … Continued
Read More.Illinois Nursing Home Lawsuits
Lawsuits for nursing home abuse or neglect and the potential damages depend on a wide range of factors, and the assistance of an experienced personal … Continued
Read More.What a “For-Profit” Facility Means
In November 2012, health inspectors from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that Medicare was being over-billed by the [for-profit] nursing home … Continued
Read More.Nursing Home Abuse Statistics
Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem in the United States, and statistics from 2010 found that cases of nursing home abuse reached an all-time … Continued
Read More.Patient Rights
The Nursing Home Reform Law was passed by the federal government in 1987 to guarantee fundamental rights to all residents of nursing homes. Nursing home … Continued
Read More.Neglect
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that over 1.4 million Americans reside in over 15,600 nursing homes across the United States, and Illinois is … Continued
Read More.Elopement
Some elderly patients who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive impairments are at risk of “wandering” away from a nursing home facility, also known as … Continued
Read More.Sexual Assault
In a single two-year period, the Special Investigations Division of the U.S. House Government Reform Committee identified nearly 9,000 cases of nursing home abuse, and … Continued
Read More.Medication Errors
Medication errors affect patients of all ages and demographics, and elderly patients in nursing homes are particularly vulnerable to these errors and suffering from serious … Continued
Read More.Dehydration
Dehydration in nursing homes is entirely preventable, but still an unfortunately-common cause of injury, illness, and even death among elderly patients in nursing homes. If … Continued
Read More.Choking
Monitoring food intake for patients, especially patients who are more prone to choking, is an important responsibility in nursing homes. Many elderly patients are on … Continued
Read More.Wrongful Death At Nursing Home
Moving your loved one into a nursing home is a big decision which requires a great deal of trust in the facility and its staff … Continued
Read More.Falls
Many elderly patients in nursing homes have limited physical mobility, which can increase their risk of an accidental fall, and many falls also result from … Continued
Read More.Dropped Patients
Many elderly patients in nursing homes have limited physical mobility and require professional assistance to move around or transfer from a bed to a wheelchair … Continued
Read More.Bed Rail Entrapment
Bed rails are commonly provided in nursing homes and medical facilities for patients who may be limited in their mobility or have a high risk … Continued
Read More.Bed Sores
Bedsores – also known as “pressure sores,” “pressure ulcers,” and “decubitus ulcers” – are an unfortunate reality in nursing homes, but many of these cases … Continued
Read More.The Importance of an Attorney for Compensation After an Accident
While many auto accident victims feel that handling their own personal injury claims is the best course of action to receive compensation for their injuries … Continued
Read More.Misdiagnosed Brain Injuries
Injuries to the brain are among the most dangerous that a person can sustain. When it comes to medical treatment for brain injuries, time is … Continued
Read More.Documents and Photographs to Help your Claim
Among the most important things your personal injury attorney will do for you are gathering evidence for your case and handling most communication and negotiations … Continued
Read More.Hospital Malpractice and Negligence
When a company is directly responsible for an employee’s injuries, the company will be held legally accountable for its negligence under a principle called “respondeat … Continued
Read More.Protecting Personal Injury Compensation in Chapter 7
If you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Illinois, it’s important to remember that proceeds from a lawsuit may not necessarily be exempt. These … Continued
Read More.Trucking Accidents and Intoxication
Thousands of professional truck drivers are on our roads each day, and while most are responsible and committed to upholding strict safety standards, drug/alcohol use … Continued
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