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]
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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]
More Than 100 Cars and Semi’s Crash Shut Down Interstate in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Interstate 39 in downstate Illinois is back open after a 100-car pileup on Thursday afternoon forced the roadway to be shut down. Around 3:15 PM, more than 100 vehicles, including semi-trucks, were involved in multiple car crashes in the southbound lanes of the interstate near El ... [Continue Reading]
10 Worst Skilled Nursing Homes in Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Illinois estimates over 76,000 of its citizens may be elder abuse victims. According to Illinois data, 8,000 cases are reported to Adult Protective Services annually. The Nursing Home Database compiled a list of the ten worst skilled nursing homes within a 50-mile radius of Chicago, ... [Continue Reading]
