CHICAGO, IL - Have you ever wondered what you're agreeing to when you sign an arbitration agreement? An arbitration agreement is a written contract in which two or more parties agree to utilize a neutral third-party, the arbitrator, to resolve a dispute instead of pursing any legal claims against ... [Continue Reading]
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5 Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Week Travel
CHICAGO, IL - Make sure to plan ahead if you are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. According to Tripadvisor's fall travel index, 6 out of 10 Americans plan to travel this season - a 50% increase in people traveling more compared to last fall. Before you drive, take some time to review these ... [Continue Reading]
Can You Put a Surveillance Camera in a Nursing Home Room?
CHICAGO, IL - Depending on the state you reside in depends on if you can put a camera in a nursing home room. Some nursing homes have verbiage in their admission forms that prohibit all cameras and impose regulations and requirements for their use. Concerns over nursing home abuse and neglect ... [Continue Reading]
Tips for Long-Term Care Awareness Month
CHICAGO, IL - Throughout the month of November, activists seek to spread the word about nursing home abuse and neglect so residents of long-term care facilities remain safe. National Long-Term Care Awareness Month also encourages elder adults to have a care plan in place for their ... [Continue Reading]
The Dangers Halloween Night Poses
CHICAGO, IL - Halloween can be a dangerous night for trick-or-treaters due to factors like distracted drivers, lack of visibility, alcohol or unsafe costumes. For many people in Illinois, Halloween is filled with memories of fall leaves, crisp air, creative costumes and the best candy; however, ... [Continue Reading]
5 Years of #MeToo: How the Movement Has Spread Across the Nation
CHICAGO, IL - The #MeToo movement was taken on five years ago and is still a predominately talked about subject across all social media platforms. Alyssa Milano, creator of the #MeToo movement, went viral after tweeting, "If you've been sexually harassed or assaulted, write 'me too' as a reply to ... [Continue Reading]
New Lenox Hospital Reaches $8 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
CHICAGO, IL - Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois has agreed to pay $8 million to settle a medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit that was pending in Cook County Circuit Court. The lawsuit alleged that in April 2017, a 61-year-old woman sought medical treatment at Silver Cross ... [Continue Reading]
Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - When people seek medical treatment, they do so with faith that everything goes well; unfortunately, this isn't always the case. A recent study revealed medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, only behind heart disease and cancer. If you believe you ... [Continue Reading]
