CHICAGO, IL – United Airlines Flight 328 rained debris on the Denver, CO area last week when its right engine failed over Broomfield. En route to Honolulu carrying 229 passengers and 10 crew members, videos of the incident showed the engine ablaze, filling the sky with black smoke, missing most of ... [Continue Reading]
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Are Unsanitary Living Conditions and Lack of Hygiene a Form of Nursing Home Neglect?
CHICAGO, IL – Many nursing home residents rely on staff members to help them with the consistent care they need. Nursing home staff members help residents bathe, feed them, help with administering medication, treat injuries, and transfer residents from their wheelchair to bed. Another key ... [Continue Reading]
Concerns Regarding Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
CHICAGO, IL – Approximately 44 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia (Alzheimer’s News Today). Nursing home residents who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia may struggle to recall memories, and accurately interpret the world around them. Those who ... [Continue Reading]
When Is a Nursing Home Responsible for a Resident’s Death?
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home residents are normally elderly individuals, sometimes in poor health, so unfortunately, nursing home deaths are not uncommon. Many residents succumb to his or her illness or of old age; however, there are certain situations where death is preventable. If you have lost a ... [Continue Reading]
Trucking Accident FAQ’s
CHICAGO, IL – Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial trucks are frequent sights on America’s roadways. Injuries from a collision with a large truck can be serious, life-changing, and sometimes even deadly. The truck accident attorneys at Dinizulu Law Group know the physical and ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Homes Ease COVID Lockdown for Essential Caregivers Program
CHICAGO, IL – Vaccination campaigns and reduced COVID-19 transmission may soon bring visitors back to nursing homes, but one state is using legislation to wedge the doors open now. The Essential Family Caregiver Guidance program allows residents to appoint up to two caregivers who can enter their ... [Continue Reading]
What if My Nursing Home Was Found Noncompliant with Federal Regulations?
CHICAGO, IL – If a nursing home is found noncompliant with federal requirements, the infraction depends on the nursing home’s general history and the infraction itself. Every nursing home that accepts Medicare and Medicaid payments are subject to federal regulations under the Nursing Home Reform Act ... [Continue Reading]
Never Sign An Arbitration Clause in Nursing Home Contracts
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes in Illinois often ask residents to sign an arbitration agreement as long as it is drafted in compliance with Illinois law. Some nursing homes practice forced arbitration by removing residents right to file a claim through the public court system in a formal, signed ... [Continue Reading]
