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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 […]

Illinois Increases Funding for Chicago Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home abuse and neglect are ever-present issue throughout the industry, but especially in Chicago and throughout Illinois, and the state government has made efforts to provide a variety of resources for victims and their families.  One resource is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which provides a variety of services to those […]

Staffing Rates Suffer Even as Nursing Homes Seek Additional Funding in Illinois

CHICAGO, IL – Understaffed nursing facilities and neglect dominate the long-term care industry. Residents are more inclined to suffer from a serious fall, choke on food, or miss their medication due to understaffing issues. Staff who are available are overworked and underpaid, leading to exhaustion and fatal mistakes. No-Strings Attached Funding Illinois news coverage has […]

What Should I Do If I Delayed Filing My Car Accident Claim?

CHICAGO, IL – The aftermath of a car accident is far from enjoyable. It can be a stressful time full of uncertainty about your health and finances. For one reason or another, you may have put off taking care of your car accident claim. If you did delay your car accident claim, it’s not too […]

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case

CHICAGO, IL – We live in a time where social media is inevitable and we are accustomed to posting details of our life – some that can may be used against us. If you’ve recently been involved in a personal injury case, social media can backfire if you’re not careful what you post. Celebrating triumphs […]

What is Considered a Defective Product?

CHICAGO, IL – Research from the U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission indicates manufacturer defects cause 29.4 million injuries and 21,400 death each year in the United States. Frequent sources of deadly products include automobiles, medications, business construction equipment, lawn sprays, home building components, and more. Types of Manufacturer Defects that Can Lead to Claims When […]

Recovering Lost Wages in Personal Injury Cases

CHICAGO, IL – If you’ve been involved in an accident, you know how overwhelming the situation can be – especially if you’ve been injured. The ramifications of a car accident can impact several aspects of your livelihood. You may have suffered catastrophic injuries and be unable to return to work, preventing you to contributing as […]

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