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New Sex Abuse Reports Across Chicago Highlight the Severity of this Issue

If you take a look at the recent headlines in Chicago, one thing becomes clear: Sex abuse and assault are absolutely rampant in this city from schools to massage parlors and foster homes, it seems that a wide range of people are being subjected to traumatic, life-changing assaults and abuses that are totally inexcusable. Unfortunately, […]

St. Ignatius Parents Sue Drunk Truck Driver in Illinois

When we send our children off to school in the morning, we assume that they will be safe. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. This is a lesson that parents of St. Ignatius students learned the hard way when a school bus was struck by a drunk driver, causing the vehicle to roll with children […]

What Happens if YOU Get Sued by a Nursing Home?

When most people hear about nursing home lawsuits, they assume that the nursing home is being sued. But the roles may be reversed in many situations. Believe it or not, nursing homes are suing their own residents and the family members of seniors. This may occur for a number of reasons, and it goes to […]

Types of Negligence in a Chicago Semi-Truck Accident

Negligent truckers and trucking companies can cause injuries in a number of different ways. If you’ve been injured in a Chicago semi-truck accident, the type of negligence may seem somewhat irrelevant. After all, you need to focus on the healing process as best as possible while dealing with missed wages and psychological trauma. But in […]

How Does a Nursing Home Lawsuit Work?

When concerned family members learn that their senior is being abused at a nursing home, their first reactions are usually frustration, anger, and sorrow. When these initial reactions fade, family members instead start to think about how to take action. The obvious choice is to sue the nursing home for negligence, but that’s not always […]

Can You Sue for Verbal Abuse at a Chicago Nursing Home?

There are many types of nursing home abuse, including financial abuse, neglect, physical abuse, and much more. But what about verbal abuse? Although this might not seem as serious as other acts of misconduct, it can be detrimental for innocent patients who are just trying to live out their lives. The truth is that verbal […]

How Nursing Home Abuse is Concealed

CHICAGO, IL – If you’re planning on putting your senior loved one into a nursing home, you might be concerned for various reasons. It’s never easy to place the safety of a family member into the hands of complete strangers and saying goodbye can be difficult. In addition, your senior may have concerns of their […]

What Are Chemical Restraints in a Nursing Home?

CHICAGO, IL – When most people think about “restraints,” they likely picture handcuffs, zip ties, or ropes. But in Chicago nursing homes, chemical restraints are also used on a fairly regular basis. This is a highly controversial subject, as chemical restraints are often considered illegal. Despite this fact, many staff members at nursing home facilities […]

You Need to Watch Out for These Types of Nursing Home Abuse in Chicago

If you’re concerned about your senior’s safety in Chicago, it’s important to be aware of the various types of abuse (1). Nursing home abuse is one of the most prevalent threats to senior safety in the modern era. Since so many seniors today are living out their lives in these facilities, this type of misconduct […]

The Tragic Reality of Bedsores at Nursing Homes

If there’s one thing seniors need to avoid during their stay at a nursing home, it’s a case of bedsores. Unfortunately, this ailment is proving shockingly common in the Chicago area, and many observers are now calling for higher standards. In serious cases, bedsores can easily lead to fatalities among seniors. Make no mistake – […]

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