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Illinois Nursing Homes Residents Suffer from Facilities Understaffing Issues

CHICAGO, IL – An atmosphere of chronic understaffing doesn’t support nursing home residents safety – an issue that remains prominent throughout the United States. Illinois has struggled to provide clinical and support staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, making basic care of residents extremely challenging. Understaffing in nursing homes across the nation is […]

Top 5 Reasons Commercial Trucks Are Dangerous

CHICAGO, IL – Commercial trucks on the roadway pose a significant danger to other drivers due to the size, weight, instability, heavy cargo, and tired and distracted drivers. Commercial Trucks are Deadly More than 1,100 people died after a collision with commercial trucks in 2019 alone, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). […]

Medical Neglect in Nursing Homes 

CHICAGO, IL – When people think of nursing home abuse, it’s not just limited to physical abuse. Nursing home abuse also includes neglecting residents’ medical needs. When placing your loved one in a nursing home, you expect that they will receive the medical care that they need and deserve. Nursing homes have the legal responsibility […]

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing an Insurance Claim

CHICAGO, IL – Filing an insurance claim isn’t as open-and-shut as it may seem. Insurance companies have the upper hand in these types of situations, so it’s important you work with an experienced attorney so you can avoid making mistakes and protect your claim. Filing an insurance claim doesn’t guarantee compensation for your injuries or […]

Are Nursing Homes Liable for a Medication Error?

CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes have the responsibility to provide competent care to each resident, free of abuse and neglect. This includes staff members giving residents the correct medication and correct quantity at the right time. Failure to do so can worsen an individuals medical condition, and even avoid death. If you or your loved […]

Evidence Used in Nursing Home Injury Lawsuits

CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home residents and those who live in other long-term care facilities deserve their right to adequate care. Nursing home facilities are required to be reasonably clean and safe, although   unfortunately, this is not always the case. Nursing homes must provide residents with appropriate medical care and assistance with day-to-day activities, […]

Product Recall: Cancer-Causing Sunscreens

CHICAGO, IL – Johnson & Johnson announced on July 14, 2021 that it was recalling some of its aerosol sunscreen products after finding traces of benzene in them. Benzene is a known carcinogen that’s linked to blood cancers, like leukemia, depending on the length and level of exposure. If you used a sunscreen containing benzene […]

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