Nursing home abuse is a serious problem in Chicago, and recent incidents have highlighted the need for improved oversight and protection for vulnerable residents. Elder abuse can take many forms including physical, emotional and financial abuse, and can have devastating consequences for victims and ... [Continue Reading]
Blog
Chicago Nursing Home Abuse: Recent Incidents Highlight the Need for Improved Oversight and Protection for Vulnerable Residents
CHICAGO, IL - Nursing home abuse is a serious problem in Chicago, and recent incidents have highlighted the need for improved oversight and protection for vulnerable residents. Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional and financial abuse, and can have devastating consequences ... [Continue Reading]
5 Things You Can Recover from a Product Liability Lawsuit
CHICAGO, IL - When purchasing a product, you do it with expectations it will make your life better. We choose a brand that's well-trusted and has good quality. But what happens when injuries or accidents are brought about by that product? An experienced product liability lawyer in Illinois can ... [Continue Reading]
5 Surprising Things That Can Cause A Slip and Fall Accident
CHICAGO, IL - If you've experienced a slip and fall accident, it can leave you confused and extremely hurt. Even if you haven't, you likely have an idea of what can cause someone to fill and fall on someone else's property. According the attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group, there are some surprising ... [Continue Reading]
Do Illinois Truck Drivers Get Fired for Accidents?
CHICAGO, IL - When you've been injured in a truck accident, you may wonder what happens once you file a claim. Will the truck driver be suspended? Will you both move on after you've settled with insurance? Will the truck driver lose their job? If the truck driver's actions were egregiously ... [Continue Reading]
Understanding the Nursing Home Reform Act
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]
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]
