CHICAGO, IL – Patient-physician confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of medical ethics. Patients entrust their doctors with personal information, and it is considered medical malpractice when information to a third party is disclosed without the patient's consent. What is Patient-Doctor ... [Continue Reading]
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Teen Driver Awareness Month: Tips for Being on the Roadway
CHICAGO, IL - January is recognized as Teen Driving Awareness Month, and for a good reason. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 2,400 teens ages 13 to 19 were killed in 2019 from motor vehicle accidents. It’s natural for parents to be worried and concerned about ... [Continue Reading]
Staying Safe on New Years: One of the Dangerous Nights of the Year
CHICAGO, IL - As 2021 comes to a close, that means New Year's festivities are almost here. While the end of the year brings excitement and joy, it also comes with catastrophic dangers unlike any other day. New Year's Accident Statistics Holidays give us a reason to celebrate and cheer, yet ... [Continue Reading]
Sexual Assaults Hit 20-Year High in Near North District of Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Nineteen of Chicago's twenty-two police districts saw an increase in sexual assault reports over this past year compared to 2020, with reports nearly doubling in River North and other parts of downtown Chicago. Lately across news headlines, it's unfortunately not surprising to see ... [Continue Reading]
Slip and Fall at the Grocery Store: Who is At Fault?
CHICAGO, IL - Grocery store slip and fall injuries are often caused by a negligent store employee who may fail to clean up spills, overload shelves, or block aisles with boxes. When you head to the grocery store, you shouldn't leave hurt or injured. These types of accidents are preventable despite ... [Continue Reading]
How Can I Prove My Loved One Who Suffers from Dementia Was Abused by a Nursing Home Staff Member?
Chicago, IL—A large percentage of the individuals who occupy nursing homes in the U.S. suffer from some form of dementia, making it difficult for them to recall certain information and traumatic events. The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) reports that more than 55 million individuals worldwide ... [Continue Reading]
What Makes Someone A Credible Witness for a Car Accident Claim?
CHICAGO, IL - The aftermath of a car accident can be chaotic, anxiety-provoking, and traumatizing. Accidents can occur very quickly which is why it's important to have witness testimony, but having a witness that's not credible can damage your claim more than it can help you. What is a Credible ... [Continue Reading]
The COVID-19 Pandemic Isn’t Going Anywhere Just Yet—And Neither is the Nursing Home Abuse Issue
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, elder abuse rates have steadily increased, reports the World Health Organization (WHO), suggesting the issue is worsening, not improving. WHO says that within the past year, one in six people aged 60 and older experienced some form of elder abuse and two in ... [Continue Reading]
