CHICAGO, IL - A truck accident can lead to a variety of injuries, ranging from mild to severe. The physical and emotional toll of truck accident injuries including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and broken bones can be life-altering and life-threatening. At the Dinizulu Law Group, ... [Continue Reading]
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Malnutrition in the Elderly: Consequences, Causes & Nursing Home Neglect
CHICAGO, IL - Many people mistakenly believe that Americans become malnourished because they don't have the financial resources to buy food; however, malnourishment is usually caused by dozens of interconnected factors like disease, prescription medications, poor nutrient absorption, difficulty ... [Continue Reading]
Why Does a Lawsuit Take So Long in Illinois?
CHICAGO, IL - Personal injury cases and other various lawsuits can take varying amounts of time to resolve. While some cases are settled relatively quickly, others involve more complex issues that can drag out the legal process. In these situations, cases can take years to conclude. In personal ... [Continue Reading]
Can EMTs Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice in Illinois?
CHICAGO, IL - When a medical emergency arises, we rely on the system to be there for us. But what happens when paramedics sent to aid us fail to perform their job properly? Paramedics and the city that employs them, can in some instances, be sued for their failure to locate and provide assistance ... [Continue Reading]
FDA Approved Tepezza Label Update Now Provides Hearing Loss Warnings
CHICAGO, IL - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tepezza only three years ago, but mounting evidence shows the drug maker failed to adequately disclose all of the potential side effects. As a result, Tepezza warning were withheld from users and the medical community. In July, ... [Continue Reading]
IDPH Investigating Lincolnshire Nursing Home, Violations from Various Incidents of Negligence
CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has opened an investigation after receiving various reports that there was no medical staff on duty at Warren Barr Lincolnshire, a skilled nursing home facility. The facility is also facing violations for an incident resulting in a ... [Continue Reading]
Medication Errors in Nursing Homes: A Common and Dangerous Form of Negligence
CHICAGO, IL - A majority of nursing home residents rely on a careful treatment regimen and medication to maintain their health and quality of life. When nursing home staff including physicians, nurses or pharmacists are negligent and allow medication errors to happen, residents can suffer ... [Continue Reading]
Chicago Police Officers Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Teenager
CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Police Department is investigating claims that several officers engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants living at a West Side police station. All migrants who were being housed in the 10th District have been relocated and dispersed to various shelters across the ... [Continue Reading]