CHICAGO, IL – There are very few medical conditions that are more life-threatening to the lives and well-being of the elderly than infections and sepsis. The elderly are the most vulnerable to develop infections, such as sepsis, while simultaneously being the less capable to fight off infections, ... [Continue Reading]
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Who is Responsible for Injuries Sustained on a Construction Site in Illinois?
CHICAGO, IL – Construction sites pose a dangerous threat to the lives of construction workers. Catastrophic injuries can occur from defective construction equipment, lack of supervision, improper equipment, and improper training. Illinois negligence and workers’ compensation laws may apply to ... [Continue Reading]
Semi Truck Crashes into Snowplow, Causing 22-Car Pile Up
CHICAGO, Ill. - A multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday left one person dead and several other injuries on Interstate 41 in Wisconsin. A semi-truck hit a snowplow, causing it to overturn and roll into a ditch. A witness said, "visibility cut and then all the sudden I was seeing the semi in front of ... [Continue Reading]
Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Nursing Home Facilities
CHICAGO, IL – When placing your loved one in a nursing home, you assume you can trust the facility and staff members to provide the best care and protect our family members. Many nursing homes are staffed with compassionate and attentive employees; however, others can expose residents to abuse and ... [Continue Reading]
Ways You Can Advocate for Your Loved One’s Health
Patients in need of care can’t always actively advocate for their own health. They may be too young, or they may be dealing with age-related issues such as dementia or Alzheimer’s or may be in too much pain to listen to their healthcare provider carefully; nevertheless, sometimes a person may need a ... [Continue Reading]
How Negligent Care Can Lead to Nursing Home Fall Accidents
CHICAGO, IL – Putting your loved one in a long-term care facility is a tough decision for anyone to make. Many people worry the quality of care their loved one will receive from nursing homes and what is going on behind closed doors. Unfortunately, issues such as understaffing and inadequate staff ... [Continue Reading]
Overworked Nurses Are A Neglected Healthcare Safety Risk
CHICAGO, IL – Nurses play a critical role in reducing the risk of medical errors; however, too often you hear nurses complain of constant stress, fatigue, and being overworked. A study from Houston showed 77% of nurses reported having irregular diet patterns and they didn’t get enough sleep. Some ... [Continue Reading]
5 Fatalities in 2 Separate Wrong-Way Crashes on Eisenhower Expressway
CHICAGO, IL - Five people were killed early Monday morning in two separate crashes on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago, IL and suburban Forest Park, according to police. Three people were killed in one crash involving three vehicles around 1:45 a.m. on the inbound lanes of I-290 near Halsted ... [Continue Reading]
