CHICAGO, IL - Bicycle hit and run accidents often result in catastrophic injuries for the bicyclists involved. It can be challenging to recover compensation for this type of crash for the bicyclists injuries, property damages, among other losses. More than 2,300 bicyclists were injured as a ... [Continue Reading]
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Illinois Nursing Homes Residents Suffer from Facilities Understaffing Issues
CHICAGO, IL - An atmosphere of chronic understaffing doesn't support nursing home residents safety - an issue that remains prominent throughout the United States. Illinois has struggled to provide clinical and support staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, making basic care of ... [Continue Reading]
Personal Injury or Workers’ Comp: Which Type of Claim You Should File?
CHICAGO, IL - If you were injured in a work-related accident and it was due to another's negligence, you may seek to recover damages through a personal injury claim or a workers' compensation claim. The stakes are high when filing a personal injury claim in civil court since you must prove the ... [Continue Reading]
What to do If You Were Injured as a Passenger in a Car Accident in Illinois
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]
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]
