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5 Things You Can Recover from a Product Liability Lawsuit

April 4, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – When purchasing a product, you do it with expectations it will make your life better. We choose a brand that’s well-trusted and has good quality. But what happens when injuries or accidents are brought about by that product?

An experienced product liability lawyer in Illinois can help you recover economic damages, as well as non-economic damages. If you’ve suffered an injury due to a defective product or malfunctioning of the product, you can file a product liability lawsuit. You’ll learn there are various parties that can be held responsible in these situations.

What damages can be recovered from a product liability lawsuit?

You may feel it’s impossible or unattainable for this to work in your favor; however, those who are responsible may be held liable based on negligence, liability or breach of warranty.

Damages may include:

Medical expenses
Hospitalization and treatments
Loss of earning capacity
Loss of income during recovery
Costs of continuing disability
Loss of support and services provided for the family

Experienced product liability attorneys will consult with medical experts and specialists to determine the actual long-term cost of your injury.

Non-economic damages including pain and suffering, mental and emotional stress, physical impairment and loss of enjoyment of life cannot be quantified; however, in some cases punitive damages are awarded.

How to win a product liability lawsuit

A manufacturing company or corporations reputation means everything to them. They may have financial repercussions during the filing of the case, but it can also impact the future of the company. These companies are willing to spend corporate money and resources to ensure their name or brand isn’t tainted.

This is the main reason for consulting and hiring a skilled product liability attorney who has successfully won cases for clients. You need someone you can trust will do the work with and for you.

An experienced attorney will research and identify issues regarding to the products design, manufacturing of the product or safety warnings the manufacturer failed to provide. The risks of using products must be clearly communicated, and if that is not the case, that could be a winning factor for you.

A product liability lawsuit also involves financial resources to immediately put your case into motion. The product liability attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group have the expertise and resources needed to win your case. We consult with various specialists and work quickly and efficiently to resolve your case as soon as possible.

Contact an Illinois product liability lawyer

Ensure your rights are protected by filing a product liability claim with the Dinizulu Law Group. Take advantage of our free, no obligation consultations as we walk you through the process of your case and gaining the maximum compensation that you deserve. Contact us today at (312) 384-1920.

5 Surprising Things That Can Cause A Slip and Fall Accident

April 4, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident, it can leave you confused and extremely hurt. Even if you haven’t, you likely have an idea of what can cause someone to fill and fall on someone else’s property. According the attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group, there are some surprising culprits that slip and fall accidents are caused by daily.

Wet Sidewalks/Walkways
Wet walkways are the most common cause of slip and fall accidents. Wet surfaces including wet sidewalks or floors can be extremely dangerous as they create a slippery surface that can lead to serious injuries. Take caution when walking in these areas and be on the lookout for puddles or wet patches in the ground.
Dirty/Muddy Floors
Excessively wet floors can be a hazard – if you notice there is something on the floor, clean it up immediately to prevent the risk of a slip and fall accident. If you’re aware your property has flooring issues, make sure to put up warning/hazard signs to give notice to customers.
Slippery Shoes
Slippery shoes can cause slip and fall accidents because the bottom of the shoes do not grip the surface they’re on. This causes people to slide out of their shoes which can lead to a catastrophic fall.
Wet Carpet
One of the leading causes of wet carpets is plumbing issues causing carpets to be very slick, which can cause a fall. Oftentimes, wet carpets are hard to spot. In fact, you may not realize there’s a wet spot until you step in it.
Ripped Tile/Torn Carpet
Ripped tiles and torn carpets are often the culprits of slip and fall injuries. In order to avoid injuring yourself on a damaged floor, keep an eye out for any damage or obstruction on your path.

Slip and fall statistics

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls account for over 1 million emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits, and account for 12% of total fatalities. Fractures are the most serious consequences of falls and occur in 5% of all people who fall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPCS), floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than 2 million fall injuries each year. Half of all accidental deaths in the home are caused by a fall.

Each year in the United States, 1 of every 3 people over the age of 65 will experience a fall – half of which are repeat falls. According to the CDC, in 2005, more than 15,000 people over the age of 65 died as a result from a fall – up from 7,700 a decade earlier.

Contact an Illinois slip and fall attorney

If you’ve suffered from slip and fall accident and sustained a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, the skilled lawyers at the Dinizulu Law Group are here to help you. Our team has more than 50 years of combined experience in fighting for injured victims. We put our resources and experience attorneys on your case to help you win the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

Call the personal injury attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group today for a free consultation at (312) 384-1920.

Do Illinois Truck Drivers Get Fired for Accidents?

March 28, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – When you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you may wonder what happens once you file a claim. Will the truck driver be suspended? Will you both move on after you’ve settled with insurance? Will the truck driver lose their job? If the truck driver’s actions were egregiously negligent, a skilled attorney may argue that the truck driver should not have their commercial driver’s license anymore due to being a danger to others on the road.

What types of accidents can occur?

Various truck crashes can happen because tractor-trailers and other large trucks run into numerous problems on the road, including:

Tires that have blown out
Rear-end truck collisions
Accidents involving a car rolling underneath a truck
Truck-on-truck accidents
Jackknife truck accidents
Accidents involving side-impact trucks, which frequently occur at stoplights and other intersections
Truck collisions involving multiple vehicles
Cargo accidents
Accidents involving rollover trucks

These types of accidents can produce a wide range of outcomes. These accidents can clump together creating one severe and fatal accident.

Reasons a trucking company may no longer employ a driver

Following an accident, there are various reasons a trucking company may decide to fire the driver that an experienced truck accident attorney knows. Some include:

The accident occurred because the driver didn’t follow protocol. When a driver doesn’t follow company protocol and causes a truck crash, they are a huge liability to the company. Because of how serious accidents can be when involving a truck, companies have very specific safety protocols put in place for things such as weight limit, hours drivers can be on the road and how often the truck must be serviced. If the driver violates protocol, they may be fired.
The driver didn’t follow federal regulations. In addition to following protocols a company has in place, there are also federal regulations truck drivers must follow. By neglecting these regulations, not only may they lose their job, but it would be nearly impossible to get a similar job in the trucking industry.
The driver was under the influence. Driving under the influence damages the trucking company’s reputation, can injure the trucker and can injure anyone else on the road. As a lawyer from our office at the Dinizulu Law Group will tell you, a truck driver caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol will almost always be fired from their position.

Contacting an Illinois truck accident attorney

Truck drivers understand they have certain rules and responsibilities they must adhere to keep roadways as safe as possible. When a driver negligently defies these rules and causes an injury, your attorney may call for the driver’s removal of their job so no one else gets hurt.

If you would like to learn more about filing a truck accident claim with one of our experienced lawyers, call us today for a free case evaluation at (312) 384-1920.

Understanding the Nursing Home Reform Act

March 28, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home abuse is a widespread issue that has plagued the industry for decades. Unfortunately, addressing abuse within facilities continues to be challenging for various reasons including fear of retaliation. Others may be unable to file complaints due to physical or mental limitations.

If you or your elderly loved one is experiencing elder abuse or neglect in a nursing home, understanding the fundamentals of Nursing Home Reform Act and other Illinois elder abuse laws can empower you to protect their rights, health and well-being.

What is the Nursing Home Reform Act?

The Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) is a federal law enacted in 1987 to establish the fundamental rights of seniors residing in nursing homes, protect them from abuse and neglect, and ensure they receive quality care.

The NHRA law covers nursing homes receiving funding from Medicare or Medicaid payments and requires them to meet specific minimum care standards. The NHRA created a Nursing Home Resident Bill of Rights for those living in covered facilities. These rights include:

The right to be treated with dignity and respect
Freedom from abuse, mistreatment and neglect
Freedom from physical restraints
The right to manage one’s own finances or designate someone of their choice to do so
The right to privacy
The right to have personal belongings and property
The right to be informed of one’s medical conditions and to consult a doctor of their choice
The right to refuse medications and treatments
The right to a choice as to schedule and activities
The right to an environment that provides maximum comfort and independence
And many more

View the document from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an in-depth explanation on nursing home resident’s rights.

Standards set by the NHRA

The NHRA enacted several requirements to protect seniors’ health, safety and well-being in nursing homes which require facilities to provide the following:

Proper nutrition for their residents
Proper preparation and administration of prescribed medications
Comprehensive and personalized care plans for each resident
Assessments for all residents with continual updates
Pharmaceutical services
Nursing services
Rehabilitation services
Social services
Sufficient staffing based on the ideal ratio of staff to residents
A full-time social worker for nursing homes with over 120 beds

How is the NHRA enforced?

To enforce the NHRA, Congress tied federal funding with a facility’s adherence to the rules and regulations set forth by legislation. States are responsible for monitoring and evaluating their nursing homes. They are mandated to perform random, unannounced surveys of nursing home facilities once every 15 months. They must look into the quality of care and services in residents’ welfare and quality of life. When complaints are mad, the state government is tasked with conducting an investigation.

Taking the first step toward protecting your elderly loved one

While the Nursing Home Reform Act provided much-needed surveillance of nursing homes receiving federal funding, abuse and neglect still occurs. Unfortunately, most of these case go unreported for unknown reasons. Others may not be able to pursue legal action due to limitations.

The good news? There are several steps you can take if you suspect that you or your elderly loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse or neglect. To begin, you need to report the abuse to authorities such as your local police, your county’s Adult Protective Services or the Illinois Department of Public Health can help keep a victim safe.

Your next course of action should be to contact an experienced nursing home abuse and neglect attorney in Illinois. To better understand your legal options, get a free case evaluation today by calling (312) 384-1920 and take the necessary steps toward fighting for your or your loved one’s right to quality care.

Fake Diagnoses Hide High Rates of Drugging at Nursing Homes

March 6, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – The use of antipsychotic drugs as a way to control residents have plagued the nursing home industry for decades. In 2021, a New York Times investigation revealed nearly 21% of nursing home residents – almost 225,000 people – are on antipsychotic drugs showing these powerful drugs are being overused in nursing homes.

The Biden administration announced in January they would ramp up oversight of nursing home patients with a schizophrenia diagnosis to help reduce the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications in facilities.

In January, CMS targeted off-site audits to properly assess and code residents diagnosed as schizophrenic. The agency mentioned “erroneous diagnoses increase the risk of poor care and of inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications” (Bloomberg Law). Bloomberg also found nearly 80% of Medicare long-stay nursing home residents were receiving some type of psychotropic drug including antipsychotics, anticonvulsants and mood stabilizers amongst others.

David Blakeney, 63, was at being seen by a home doctor that wanted him on an antipsychotic medication called Haldol, a powerful sedative. But, there was no evidence Mr. Blakeney had schizophrenia.

Antipsychotics have been known and faced criticism for decades as “chemical straightjackets,” otherwise known as chemical restraints. Chemical restraints are dangerous for elder adults with dementia, nearly doubling their change of death from heart problems, infection, falls and other ailments. Understaffed nursing homes often use sedatives to control residents so facility’s can get by without hiring more help, leaving nurses overworked and exhausted to care for residents.

What are the risks treating patients with antipsychotics?

The risk is so high that nursing homes are required to report to the government how many residents are on potent medications. However, there’s one key caveat: the government does not publicly divulge the use of antipsychotics given to residents with schizophrenia or two other conditions.

The use of antipsychotic medications in nursing home resident is an increasingly prominent issue and is associated with “increased risk of hospitalization, cardiovascular events, hip fractures, and mortality, among other adverse health events” (BMC Geriatrics).

What are the most commonly misused antipsychotics in nursing homes?

According to the National Consumer Voice, a study published in 2016 reported the most commonly used antipsychotics medications in nursing homes is Risperdal, followed by Seroquel and Zyprexa.

These drugs are so overused in nursing homes that on the Mayo Clinic’s website, it states Risperdal, Seroquel and Zyprexa “should not be use to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.”

How many residents actually have schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia effects approximately 24 million people worldwide (WHO). A November report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General revealed the number of residents reported having schizophrenia without a corresponding diagnosis skyrocketed between 2015 to 2019, with 99 nursing homes in the country reporting 20% or more of their residents having schizophrenia.

CMS began targeted audits earlier this year to ask nursing homes for documentation of the diagnosis to focus on nursing homes with existing residents who have recorded as having schizophrenia. The rating scores for nursing homes that have a pattern of inaccurately coding residents as having schizophrenia will be negatively impacted.

“People don’t just wake up with schizophrenia when they are elderly,” said Dr. Michael Wasserman, a geriatrician and former nursing home executive who has become a critic of the industry. “It’s used to skirt the rules” (New York Times).

Take action! Contact a Chicago elder abuse lawyer for a free consultation!

As aggressive Chicago nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers, the Dinizulu Law Group tirelessly pursues justice for you and/or your loved one. If your loved one fell victim of abuse or a nursing home has caused the death of a loved one, our team will fight relentlessly for you.

If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, please call (312) 384-1920 or fill out an online form now to request a free consultation. The Dinizulu Law Group, a Chicago nursing home abuse law firm, will work tenaciously to bring the wrongdoers to justice and obtain the maximum case value and compensation you deserve. Contact us today!

New Report Shows Nurses at Illinois Facility Forced Patients to Dig Through Their Own Feces

March 5, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) watchdog office recently revealed shocking instances of abuse, cruelty and poor care of patients who suffer from mental illnesses and developmental disabilities at a state-run facility in Southern Illinois.

Eight reports obtained under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act showed evidence of an ongoing crisis at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located at 1000 N. Main St., Anna, IL. The facility is under scrutiny with Governor J.B. Pritzker discussing the future of the property just last month.

“If the problems can’t be fully addressed, then we ought to close it down because the state, obviously in that area, is incapable of managing the facility properly,” Pritzker stated.

In November, an IDHS inspector general wrote that two employees broke a patient’s arm in October 17 and bragged to fellow staff how they got away with abusing patients by blaming injuries on patient falls. They also mentioned how they intimated and bullied other employees in an effort for them not to report in fear of retaliation.

In another report, the inspector pointed to years of concern regarding the care to patients who have pica, a mental health condition where a person compulsively swallows non-food items like coins, zippers or grass.

Nurses told investigators it was common practice to force patients with pica to dig through their own feces with gloved hands or a spatula to determine what objects they swallowed had passed.

A clinical consultation was conducted and the facility was cited for neglect, though individual nurses names were not cited.

In another report, the inspector cited two nurses for neglected a terminally ill patient just days before he died in July 2021. One nurse neglected to properly manage his pain, while the other failed to notify a physician that the resident had lost over 20 pounds in just one week. The failure to report caused him to experience emotional distress and pain which further deteriorated his health. The nurses deviated from the standard of care; furthermore, the report stated had proper care been provided, he would have “a higher quality of life and more time with his family.”

Choate, which houses up to 270 residents with disabilities, had employees obstructing investigations and lying to avoid consequences in abuse and neglect lawsuit cases.

Other findings in the reports include mental health technicians who neglected patients and comprised their safety by sleeping on the job or failing to provide proper supervision. In May 2019, two patients who were left unsupervised both accused the other of rape. In another instance, a resident was discovered wandering naked outside at 4 a.m. in mid-December when temperatures were below 30. In another case, a staff member failed to provide proper supervision resulting in one patient assaulting another.

Take action! Contact a Chicago elder abuse lawyer for a free consultation!

As aggressive Chicago nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers, the Dinizulu Law Group tirelessly pursues justice for you and/or your loved one. If your loved one fell victim of abuse or a nursing home has caused the death of a loved one, our team will fight relentlessly for you.

If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, please call (312) 384-1920 or fill out an online form now to request a free consultation. The Dinizulu Law Group, a Chicago nursing home abuse law firm, will work tenaciously to bring the wrongdoers to justice and obtain the maximum case value and compensation you deserve. Contact us today!

How Likely is Medical Negligence in Illinois Hospitals?

March 5, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – When you need to make a trip to a doctor or hospital, you do so thinking you’ll receive proper treatment and care. When medical negligence is at play, your hospital visit could become extremely damaging or even deadly to your death.

What is medical negligence?

Medical negligence refers to any behavior by a healthcare professional that defies industry standards and results in injury or death of a patient. It is the deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable healthcare provider would use in a particular set of circumstances. Examples may include a misdiagnosis, surgical error or any failure to uphold safety measures due to carelessness or blatant miscommunication.

Do Illinois hospitals have a medical negligence problem?

A recent report from Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog, analyzed nearly 3,000 hospitals in the U.S. based on protection from things like medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

The report graded more than 100 hospitals in Illinois, leaving one Chicago hospital with an “F” and seven others with a “D” grade.

Out of 113 general hospitals that were analyzed in Illinois, 30 hospitals received an “A,” 25 scored a “B,” and 50 others received a “C.”

The “F” was given to South Shore Hospital in Chicago located at 8012 S. Crandon Ave. The grade was given low marks in infection categories, hospital falls, error prevention strategies, and staffing and communication.

South Shore CEO Leslie Rogers told the Chicago Tribune after stepping into a leadership role this summer, the hospital was striving to have a “C” grade or better by the next ranking.

How to sue a Chicago hospital for negligence

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. The report by Leapfrog Group indicates as many as 7% of Illinois hospitals fail to meet average standards, meaning thousands of state residents have a potential exposure to medical negligence.

Suing a hospital for medical negligence can be a lengthy and drawn out process, particularly depending on the state you reside. In order to file a medical negligence lawsuit, you need to contact trusted personal injury attorney within the statute of limitations time window. In Illinois, this is generally two years from the date you were injured or the date you should have known of the injuries.

An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to prove that a medical error occurred and directly caused someone’s life-threatening injury. Remember, if you’re filing a lawsuit against a hospital, they have a team of lawyers who are able to explain away a mistake with complex medical jargon. This is why it’s critical to have an experienced legal team who is about to investigate your claim, hire appropriate expert witnesses to discount the defendant’s claims and work toward the best possible outcome for your case.

Contact a personal injury attorney in Cook County, Illinois

Our team of personal injury lawyers at the Dinizulu Law Group are here to help you navigate this difficult time. Our legal team is compassionate towards victims, but aggressive in the court room to get the compensation you deserve. Call our office today for a free consultation at (312) 384-1920.

How Long Should I Watch for Injuries After a Car Accident?

March 5, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you know not all injuries are made clear immediately. There are many cases where it can take weeks or months for symptoms to manifest. In other cases, an individual may present vague symptoms and wonder if it’s necessary to seek treatment. In a situation like this, it’s always wise to consult with a doctor and consider that you may have delayed injuries from your accident.

How long should I wait for post-accident symptoms?

For some people, injuries appear immediately after a car crash and may linger for weeks. For others, injuries appear overtime and become more noticeable. Either way, you’ll want to monitor yourself for injuries after the accident for the first six to eight weeks.

Look out for persistent or delayed injury symptoms including:

Memory problems
Pain in any part of your body
Stiff neck or shoulders
Tingling, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs
Recurring or constant headache
Memory problems or memory loss
Problems with vision and hearing
Fatigue, nausea or sleepiness

Car crash injuries that may have persistent or delayed symptoms include:

Post-concussion syndrome
Spinal cord injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Spine/backbone injury
Soft-tissue injury, such as whiplash
Internal organ damage
Bone or joint injuries

Without timely treatment, your injuries could get worse. If you think you need to seek medical treatment, go immediately. It’s better to have this documented to help build your personal injury case.

How long do you have until you see a doctor after a car accident?

Some people wait hoping their pain will subside and eventually go away. On the other hand, it’s valuable if you wish to claim compensation after your car accident for your injuries to see a doctor immediately, even if your symptoms are minor. If possible, you should receive medical treatment within 72 hours of your accident. This is the period of time insurance companies deem it “reasonable” for you to visit the doctor.

If you wait too long, the insurance adjuster could downplay your claim asserting that if your injury was as serious as you say it was, you would have sought medical treatment immediately. Likewise, if you skip a treatment, the adjuster could indicate that your injury isn’t as severe as you claim.

If you experience pain after 72 hours, you should still seek medical attention. It will be challenging to pursue a compensation claim, but a competent personal injury lawyer will prove the severity of your injury and assert the compensation you deserve.

Contact a Car Accident Lawyer in Cook County, Illinois

If you were involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault and were injured due to another’s negligence, you may have the right to seek compensation through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. You don’t have to handle the legal process alone – the team of trusted auto accident attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group are here to help you!

Our attorneys advocate for car accident victims and their families who’ve suffered injuries due to another’s negligence. If you believe you have a case or would like to speak to a paralegal, call our office today at (312) 384-1920. We offer free consultations with no obligation. Contact us today!

How Can an Illinois Car Accident Report Help My Personal Injury Claim?

March 3, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

CHICAGO, IL – The auto accident attorneys in Chicago, Illinois at the Dinizulu Law Group understand there can be a lot of confusion occurring after a traffic collision. The adrenaline of an accident can create significant trouble when securing evidence that can help build a successful personal injury claim.

One of the most important steps after a car accident in Illinois is to call the police to file an official accident report. Before the police arrive at the scene of the crash, there are a few steps you should take to ensure you’re gathering everything you may need for potential recovery in a lawsuit.

Steps to take after an Illinois car crash

The first thing to do after being involved in a car accident is to check yourself for injuries. You may be in a state of shock and not notice right away, so make sure to move to a safe location near the crash site and wait for police to arrive.

Do not admit any fault or speculate as to what happened. If you don’t remember, simply state that and stick to the facts you know. Share your drivers license, registration and insurance information with the other drivers involved in the accident. At the same time, you should make sure they provide you with the same information.

If there are any witnesses, collect any relevant information from them. If they are able to wait for police to arrive, witnesses should wait so police can follow up with them.

Information included in an Illinois car crash report

Each driver involved in an Illinois traffic crash must file a crash report if the crash caused a death, bodily injury or more than $1,500 of property damage when all drivers are insured. An Illinois car accident police report contains important information regarding the crash, including:

Place and time of accident
The name, address and date of birth of all motorists involved in the accident
The driver license information (State of license, license number) of all motorists involved in the accident
The driver’s license plate number and state of all motorists involved in the accident
The name and address of all policy holders and the name of their insurance
The name and address of all registered automobile owners of automobiles involved in the accident
An explanation of what happened during the automobile accident

Most importantly, the document will include the police’s own observations and opinions regarding the accident, including who was at fault for the crash. If the police don’t respond, record this information on your own and keep it top of mind.

To file a car crash report with the Illinois DOT, which must be done 10 days after the accident, you, your insurance agent, the owner of the vehicle or your legal representative must complete the Motorist Crash Report (which can also be done online) and submit it to the DOT.

How to obtain an Illinois car accident police report

You can request a crash report from the Illinois State Police online or by mail. Be prepared to provide the following details of the accident:

A driver’s first and last name
The date of the crash
The location of the crash, including Interstate and County
The Agency Crash Report Number (located in the upper-middle portion of the motorist report)

Once the relevant information is provided, you can choose to have the accident report emailed or mailed to you. There is a $5 crash report fee, and all applicable processing fees must be paid before completing the crash.

Contact an auto accident attorney in Chicago, Illinois

If you have been injured in a traffic crash in Illinois, our experienced Cook County attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group may request a copy of the crash report on your behalf so you are able to focus on healing your physical recovery.

Contact us today at (312) 384-1920 and get the help you need to make informed decisions about the direction of your case.

Report: 500 Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against CPS Employees

February 27, 2023/in Blog, Uncategorized/by Yao Dinizulu

(Image credit: Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago Tribune)

CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Board of Education Inspector General Will Fletcher reported 470 sexual complaints against Chicago Public School (CPS) employees from students in 2022. The report details students being abused, groomed, groped, assaulted and threatened by school officials.

According to Fletcher’s investigation, a former ROTC staff member had sex with a 16-year-old minor student for a year. After he learned there was an investigation, the staff member threatened the girl to kill her and her family if she cooperated with investigators.

Another high school teacher exposed himself to a female 11th-grade student while the two were alone during driver’s education. The student reported the incident to two staff members, but both failed to report this to administrators as mandated by Illinois law.

The girl took to social media when no one believed her. Soon after, another student came forward with allegations against the same teacher who has now resigned and is facing criminal charges.

CPS Spokesperson Mary Fergus responded to Fletcher’s report saying, “As a District, we take seriously our responsibility to serve our families with integrity and to address individuals who breach CPS policies and the public’s trust – and to hold them accountable.”

Contact a sexual assault lawyer in Chicago, Illinois

It can be difficult to come forward about sexual abuse or assault. The team of experienced sexual assault lawyers at the Dinizulu Law Group are here to help you or someone of you love that was a victim of sexual assault. Our skilled attorneys work closely with individuals and families whose lives have been changed drastically by sexual abuse. We are here to help and stand by you every step of the way.

Call the sexual abuse attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group today for a confidential, no obligation consultation at (312) 384-1920 or check out this page of our website for more information.