CHICAGO, IL - When a passenger is injured in a car accident, they have the legal right to pursue compensation by filing a personal injury claim. If the plaintiff can accurately determine the negligent party was at-fault and prove their injuries were a result of the accident, these types of lawsuits ... [Continue Reading]
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing an Insurance Claim
CHICAGO, IL – Filing an insurance claim isn’t as open-and-shut as it may seem. Insurance companies have the upper hand in these types of situations, so it’s important you work with an experienced attorney so you can avoid making mistakes and protect your claim. Filing an insurance claim doesn’t ... [Continue Reading]
Are Nursing Homes Liable for a Medication Error?
CHICAGO, IL - Nursing homes have the responsibility to provide competent care to each resident, free of abuse and neglect. This includes staff members giving residents the correct medication and correct quantity at the right time. Failure to do so can worsen an individuals medical condition, and ... [Continue Reading]
Product Recall: Cancer-Causing Sunscreens
CHICAGO, IL – Johnson & Johnson announced on July 14, 2021 that it was recalling some of its aerosol sunscreen products after finding traces of benzene in them. Benzene is a known carcinogen that’s linked to blood cancers, like leukemia, depending on the length and level of exposure. If you used ... [Continue Reading]
Illinois Increases Funding for Chicago Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
CHICAGO, IL - Nursing home abuse and neglect are ever-present issue throughout the industry, but especially in Chicago and throughout Illinois, and the state government has made efforts to provide a variety of resources for victims and their families. One resource is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman ... [Continue Reading]
Staffing Rates Suffer Even as Nursing Homes Seek Additional Funding in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Understaffed nursing facilities and neglect dominate the long-term care industry. Residents are more inclined to suffer from a serious fall, choke on food, or miss their medication due to understaffing issues. Staff who are available are overworked and underpaid, leading to exhaustion ... [Continue Reading]
What Should I Do If I Delayed Filing My Car Accident Claim?
CHICAGO, IL - The aftermath of a car accident is far from enjoyable. It can be a stressful time full of uncertainty about your health and finances. For one reason or another, you may have put off taking care of your car accident claim. If you did delay your car accident claim, it's not too late to ... [Continue Reading]
Concussions from Personal Injury Accidents: Causes, Symptoms, and Complications
CHICAGO, IL - If you've been in a car accident, you know how common concussions are. Concussions affect everyone differently, which can make it difficult to manage. Brain injuries, such as concussions, can leave sufferers with long-term challenges and changes that can impact a person for the rest of ... [Continue Reading]