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]
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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]
How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case
CHICAGO, IL - We live in a time where social media is inevitable and we are accustomed to posting details of our life - some that can may be used against us. If you've recently been involved in a personal injury case, social media can backfire if you're not careful what you post. Celebrating ... [Continue Reading]
What is Considered a Defective Product?
CHICAGO, IL - Research from the U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission indicates manufacturer defects cause 29.4 million injuries and 21,400 death each year in the United States. Frequent sources of deadly products include automobiles, medications, business construction equipment, lawn sprays, ... [Continue Reading]
