CHICAGO, IL – There are many factors that contribute to car and trucking accidents, such as weather, equipment failure, poor vehicle maintenance, among other factors. Many car accidents that involve semi’s or tractor trailers occur for the following reasons: Rollovers are the most common type ... [Continue Reading]
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Boeing CEO prepared to speak to Congress on mistakes of Max jets on anniversary of Flight 610 Crash
CHICAGO, IL – The CEO of Boeing plans to speak to Congress today, marking the anniversary of first of two deadly crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max jets. The CEO plans to address the issues and mistakes Boeing has made and what they are going to do to resolve these issues. “We have learned and ... [Continue Reading]
CMS Adds New Transparency on Nursing Home Abuse
CHICAGO, IL – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will now be easier for the public to find nursing homes that have violated rules regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation beginning today, October 23, 2019. The agency’s Nursing Home Compare website provides ... [Continue Reading]
Report Claims Nursing Home Kitchen’s “Horrible,” Endangering Residents Nationwide
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home facilities are now being investigated nationwide after an extensive investigation on nursing home kitchen’s are in “horrible” condition, leaving residents endangered. You may hear horror stories of elder abuse and neglect in facilities such as bedsores, bed bugs, or ... [Continue Reading]
Medical Malpractice and Misdiagnosis
CHICAGO, IL – Misdiagnoses in the healthcare industry frequently leads to medical malpractice which has garnished the media in recent years. In 2015, the National Academy of Medicine announced most people will receive at least one misdiagnosis during their life. Research conducted by the National ... [Continue Reading]
Senate Reports More Than 400 Facilities with “Persistent Record of Poor Care”
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home abuse is extremely under-reported in the United States; however, a list released by the Senate named nearly 400 facilities across the nation that had a record of “persistent poor care.” According to documents and interviews, budget cuts are the contributing factor by ... [Continue Reading]
5 Common Questions about Trucking Accidents
CHICAGO, IL – Car accidents are more common than truck accidents; however, truck accidents can be more fatal, especially when combined with speed, weather, and other conditions. It’s important to know factors that can contribute to a truck accident, how trucks are more dangerous than passenger ... [Continue Reading]
What are some signs that might indicate bed bugs and other insects are living in my loved one’s nursing home?
Nursing homes in Illinois and all across the U.S. are required to meet certain state and federal standards that stipulate the type of environment a home is expected to provide its residents with. Not only must the facility be kept clean and tidy, but it should also be sanitary so viruses and ... [Continue Reading]
