CHICAGO, IL - Nursing home abuse is a widespread issue that has plagued the industry for decades. Unfortunately, addressing abuse within facilities continues to be challenging for various reasons including fear of retaliation. Others may be unable to file complaints due to physical or mental ... [Continue Reading]
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Fake Diagnoses Hide High Rates of Drugging at Nursing Homes
CHICAGO, IL – The use of antipsychotic drugs as a way to control residents have plagued the nursing home industry for decades. In 2021, a New York Times investigation revealed nearly 21% of nursing home residents – almost 225,000 people – are on antipsychotic drugs showing these powerful drugs are ... [Continue Reading]
New Report Shows Nurses at Illinois Facility Forced Patients to Dig Through Their Own Feces
CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Department of Human Services' (IDHS) watchdog office recently revealed shocking instances of abuse, cruelty and poor care of patients who suffer from mental illnesses and developmental disabilities at a state-run facility in Southern Illinois. Eight reports obtained ... [Continue Reading]
How Likely is Medical Negligence in Illinois Hospitals?
CHICAGO, IL - When you need to make a trip to a doctor or hospital, you do so thinking you'll receive proper treatment and care. When medical negligence is at play, your hospital visit could become extremely damaging or even deadly to your death. What is medical negligence? Medical negligence ... [Continue Reading]
How Long Should I Watch for Injuries After a Car Accident?
CHICAGO, IL - If you've been injured in an auto accident, you know not all injuries are made clear immediately. There are many cases where it can take weeks or months for symptoms to manifest. In other cases, an individual may present vague symptoms and wonder if it's necessary to seek treatment. In ... [Continue Reading]
How Can an Illinois Car Accident Report Help My Personal Injury Claim?
CHICAGO, IL - The auto accident attorneys in Chicago, Illinois at the Dinizulu Law Group understand there can be a lot of confusion occurring after a traffic collision. The adrenaline of an accident can create significant trouble when securing evidence that can help build a successful personal ... [Continue Reading]
Report: 500 Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against CPS Employees
(Image credit: Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago Tribune) CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Board of Education Inspector General Will Fletcher reported 470 sexual complaints against Chicago Public School (CPS) employees from students in 2022. The report details students being abused, groomed, groped, assaulted and ... [Continue Reading]
Why Does A Lawsuit Take So Long?
CHICAGO, IL - One of the most common questions attorneys receive when representing a client is "when will this case be over?" While some cases are resolved in a decent timeframe, others cases, such as personal injury, may proceed to trial which can take several years. A lawsuit can be a lengthy and ... [Continue Reading]
