CHICAGO, IL - April is recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a month to spread the word that distracted driving, including hands-free phone usage and infotainment systems, put everyone at risk. Each day, nearly 8 people in the United States are killed from a crash that resulted from ... [Continue Reading]
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Young Adults and the Alarming Rise of Colorectal Cancer
CHICAGO, IL - Studies have recently shown that Americans younger than 40 have the steepest rise in cases of colon cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) mentioned the disease has steadily increased over the last 30 to 50 years in younger adults. Patients as young as 20 to 29-years-old have the ... [Continue Reading]
Ex-Vanderbilt Nurse on Trial for Fatal Medical Mistake
CHICAGO, IL – Charlene Murphey was a 75-year-old patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center before she suddenly and tragically lost her life due to a negligent medical error on December 17, 2017. Four years later, nurse RaDonda Vaught is on trial facing criminal charges following the death of ... [Continue Reading]
How Nursing Homes Attempt to Hide Abuse
CHICAGO, IL - Nursing home abuse is just one part of the larger problem with elder abuse - especially in nursing homes. As many as 5,000,000 people are affected by elder abuse each year, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). How Common is Nursing Home Abuse? Nursing home abuse ... [Continue Reading]
How Long You Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating and heart wrenching, especially when their death could have been prevented due to another's negligence. Illinois, like any other state, has a set of laws that apply to wrongful death claims. We'll cover several key aspects of these laws, ... [Continue Reading]
New Nursing Home Safety Measures and Minimum Staffing Requirements
CHICAGO, IL - President Joe Biden announced the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are establishing a minimum staffing requirement as part of a broader plan to “crackdown” on unsafe nursing homes across the country. The reform is part of four new initiatives to ensure that nursing home ... [Continue Reading]
Common Injuries from Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Choosing to place your loved one in a nursing home facility can be a tough decision, but it may be necessary if they require attention and the long-term care that they need. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect continue to be an ongoing problem across the country which can ... [Continue Reading]
Medical Malpractice Case Study: 80-Year-Old Man Transported to Emergency Room after Fall at Local Nursing Home
CHICAGO, IL - A recent case study done by NSO (Nursing Malpractice Insurance, Liability Insurance Nurses) on medical malpractice claims that may be asserted against any healthcare practitioner, including nurses. An 80-year-old man was transported via ambulance from his nursing home to a local ... [Continue Reading]
