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Fake Diagnoses Hide High Rates of Drugging at Nursing Homes

CHICAGO, IL – The use of antipsychotic drugs as a way to control residents have plagued the nursing home industry for decades. In 2021, a New York Times investigation revealed nearly 21% of nursing home residents – almost 225,000 people – are on antipsychotic drugs showing these powerful drugs are being overused in nursing homes. The Biden administration […]

New Report Shows Nurses at Illinois Facility Forced Patients to Dig Through Their Own Feces

CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) watchdog office recently revealed shocking instances of abuse, cruelty and poor care of patients who suffer from mental illnesses and developmental disabilities at a state-run facility in Southern Illinois. Eight reports obtained under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act showed evidence of an ongoing crisis […]

How Likely is Medical Negligence in Illinois Hospitals?

CHICAGO, IL – When you need to make a trip to a doctor or hospital, you do so thinking you’ll receive proper treatment and care. When medical negligence is at play, your hospital visit could become extremely damaging or even deadly to your death. What is medical negligence?  Medical negligence refers to any behavior by […]

How Long Should I Watch for Injuries After a Car Accident?

CHICAGO, IL – If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you know not all injuries are made clear immediately. There are many cases where it can take weeks or months for symptoms to manifest. In other cases, an individual may present vague symptoms and wonder if it’s necessary to seek treatment. In a situation like […]

How Can an Illinois Car Accident Report Help My Personal Injury Claim?

CHICAGO, IL – The auto accident attorneys in Chicago, Illinois at the Dinizulu Law Group understand there can be a lot of confusion occurring after a traffic collision. The adrenaline of an accident can create significant trouble when securing evidence that can help build a successful personal injury claim. One of the most important steps […]

Report: 500 Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against CPS Employees

(Image credit: Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago Tribune) CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Board of Education Inspector General Will Fletcher reported 470 sexual complaints against Chicago Public School (CPS) employees from students in 2022. The report details students being abused, groomed, groped, assaulted and threatened by school officials. According to Fletcher’s investigation, a former ROTC staff member […]

Why Does A Lawsuit Take So Long?

CHICAGO, IL – One of the most common questions attorneys receive when representing a client is “when will this case be over?” While some cases are resolved in a decent timeframe, others cases, such as personal injury, may proceed to trial which can take several years. A lawsuit can be a lengthy and drawn-out process, […]

5 Things To Do Before Your Loved One Goes To a Nursing Home

CHICAGO, IL – Making the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home is difficult. However, there are things you can do that will make the transition a little easier. Taking care of these seven things before placing your loved one in a nursing home will save you time, money and headaches. Choose […]

CMS to Investigate Nursing Home Abuse of Antipsychotics

CHICAGO, IL – The federal government is cracking down and will begin targeting nursing homes’ abuse of antipsychotic drugs and misdiagnosis of schizophrenia in patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching an investigation this month into select nursing homes in hopes to verify whether patients have been properly diagnosed with the […]

Can You Sue a Hospital for Failure to Diagnose a Medical Condition?

CHICAGO, IL – A hospital stay can be stressful financially and worry whether you’ll receive the proper treatment. Unfortunately, 21% of American patients report errors in their medical treatment. According to a Johns Hopkins study, medical errors account for the third leading cause of death in the U.S. If a doctor fails to diagnose or […]

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