CHICAGO, IL - President Joe Biden announced the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are establishing a minimum staffing requirement as part of a broader plan to “crackdown” on unsafe nursing homes across the country. The reform is part of four new initiatives to ensure that nursing home ... [Continue Reading]
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Common Injuries from Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Choosing to place your loved one in a nursing home facility can be a tough decision, but it may be necessary if they require attention and the long-term care that they need. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect continue to be an ongoing problem across the country which can ... [Continue Reading]
Medical Malpractice Case Study: 80-Year-Old Man Transported to Emergency Room after Fall at Local Nursing Home
CHICAGO, IL - A recent case study done by NSO (Nursing Malpractice Insurance, Liability Insurance Nurses) on medical malpractice claims that may be asserted against any healthcare practitioner, including nurses. An 80-year-old man was transported via ambulance from his nursing home to a local ... [Continue Reading]
More Than 100 Cars and Semi’s Crash Shut Down Interstate in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Interstate 39 in downstate Illinois is back open after a 100-car pileup on Thursday afternoon forced the roadway to be shut down. Around 3:15 PM, more than 100 vehicles, including semi-trucks, were involved in multiple car crashes in the southbound lanes of the interstate near El ... [Continue Reading]
10 Worst Skilled Nursing Homes in Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Illinois estimates over 76,000 of its citizens may be elder abuse victims. According to Illinois data, 8,000 cases are reported to Adult Protective Services annually. The Nursing Home Database compiled a list of the ten worst skilled nursing homes within a 50-mile radius of Chicago, ... [Continue Reading]
How Patient-Doctor Confidentiality Conflicts with the Law
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]
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]
