CHICAGO, IL - Nearly 1 in 10 American senior citizens are abuse or neglected each year. Furthermore, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse is reported to authorities, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Elder abuse is not limited to just physical abuse; it may include ... [Continue Reading]
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Alternative Options for Nursing Home Care in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - When placing your loved one in a nursing home, you must take a lot of information into consideration such as costs or specialized care. Nursing homes also have a long history of negligence claims against them across the nation. It's important when choosing long-term care for your loved ... [Continue Reading]
Fisher-Price recalls baby soother after 4 infant deaths
CHICAGO, IL - Fisher-Price is recalling a model of its baby soothers after four infants died that were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and were later found on their stomachs. Fisher-Price said in a joint statement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission it is recalling its ... [Continue Reading]
Factors That Can Make or Break the Value of Your Car Accident Claim
CHICAGO, IL – If you’ve been in a car accident, you know how overwhelming it can be, especially if you were injured. Being stuck with medical bills, physical pain, and physical damage to your car can be unthinkable. Many people struggle to understanding what separates a small settlement from a large ... [Continue Reading]
10 Questions That Reveal Nursing Home’s Staffing Issues
CHICAGO, IL – Certified nursing assistants make up nearly 40 percent of a nursing home’s workforce. CNAs support the daily need of residents, such as dressing resident’s, help bathing, hygiene, medication administration, food preparation and eating, keeping communication open with the family, and ... [Continue Reading]
Memorial Day Safety
Memorial Day is like the unofficial kickoff weekend for summer. Whether you’re traveling, cooking out, or spending a weekend in the sun, here are a few tips that will keep you safe this Memorial Day. Memorial Day Travel Safety Tens of millions of Americans travel during Memorial Day Weekend, ... [Continue Reading]
The Value of Life Care Plans to Proving Damages in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases
CHICAGO, IL – In any personal injury or medical malpractice case, the goal is to compensate the victim for the injuries they suffered as a result of another’s negligence or recklessness conduct. Compensation, also known as damages, can come in many forms, including medical expenses, pain and ... [Continue Reading]
What to do If You’ve Been Bitten by a Dog in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL – According to a study from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 4.5 million Americans will be bite by a dog each year. Nearly 800,000 of those bites require medical attention. In 2019, the U.S. population was 328.2 million, meaning 1 out of 73 people were bite by a ... [Continue Reading]
