CHICAGO, IL - If you have car accident injuries after a Chicago car accident, it's important to seek medical attention immediately. This is one situation in which you do not want to wait and see if you can improve. Even if you don't notice symptoms immediately, you should have a medical professional ... [Continue Reading]
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Heartbreaking Trial in Peoria, Illinois Highlights Failures of Illinois DCFS
CHICAGO, IL - The father of Navin Jones, an 8-year-old boy who died of severe malnutrition and abuse in 2022, was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday after a weeklong trial that detailed the abuse and shed light on how the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) did not act to ... [Continue Reading]
How To Report Medical Malpractice: Your Guide To Making A Difference
CHICAGO, IL - Emotions and stress run high after an injury or death of a loved one. It can be overwhelming to think about options to file a medical malpractice lawsuit or even win compensation for victims. The legal system is extremely complex and each case has unique nuances that only seasoned ... [Continue Reading]
What Is A Catastrophic Birth?
CHICAGO, IL - Labor and childbirth rarely go exactly as parents hope when they’re making a birth plan. Laboring moms may ask for medication when they planned a drug-free birth or a baby’s position or other circumstances may require a C-section when a woman planned a vaginal delivery. Fortunately, ... [Continue Reading]
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Sexual Abuse Claim?
CHICAGO, IL - When a victim is sexually abused, it is vital that those parties involved are brought to justice. Often people think that only the individual perpetrators who directly committed the crime can be held liable; however, this is not the case. Sexual abuse often takes place in a setting ... [Continue Reading]
What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
CHICAGO, IL - Dementia is a general term that refers to severe memory loss and problems with thinking, behavior and social skills that interfere with daily life. Dementia is a neurological condition that affects one in seven adults over age 71, according to the National Institutes of ... [Continue Reading]
Illinois DCFS Launches Study of Child Protection Services
CHICAGO, IL - Illinois' Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will undergo an operations study to better its policies and services, including how administrators investigate and respond to child abuse and neglect allegations. The study will be led by the Center for Innovation in ... [Continue Reading]
The Long-Term Effects of Sexual Abuse
CHICAGO, IL - Sexual abuse is a heinous crime that has long-lasting effects on the victim. The impact of such abuse is both physical and emotional and can cause severe mental trauma in the long run. What is Sexual Abuse? The law clearly defines sexual abuse as any sexual act performed against ... [Continue Reading]
