CHICAGO, IL – If a patient is harmed as a result of negligent medical treatment in Illinois, the doctor, hospital or other medical providers may be held liable for medical malpractice. Physician’s in Illinois are expected to provide care according to a certain care, also known as the standard of ... [Continue Reading]
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Is it safe to drive after taking an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication?
CHICAGO, IL – Everyone knows how dangerous it is to consume alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel; however, a drug that’s often overlooked is over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications. Some medications you may not think twice about have side effects that can put you and others at ... [Continue Reading]
Who Owns A Nursing Home Can be the Difference Between Life and Death
CHICAGO, IL – During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes have been hit hard with the most vulnerable population and has resulted in death rates spiking. Mathematica Policy Research researched COVID-19 cases and deaths concentrated in certain long-term care facilities including nursing homes and ... [Continue Reading]
Reflections in 2020
2020 is certainly a Year of Reflections. While all of us have had to make sacrifices this year, it’s always important to reflect on the past its meaning and the future. First and foremost, I pray that your families are healthy and well and have not been harmed during this pandemic. Personally, ... [Continue Reading]
Columbus, Ohio officer who killed Andre Hill has been fired
CHICAGO, IL – Adam Coy, the Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill was fired on Monday. A disciplinary hearing was held earlier in the day following Coy’s termination. The local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police represented Coy at the hearing. Last Tuesday, Coy ... [Continue Reading]
Ceiling fans sold at Home Depot recalled because blades may spin off
CHICAGO, IL – More than 190,000 ceiling fans have been recalled because of the fans’ blades may detach and fly off while in use. King of Fans, a Fort Lauderdale-based company that makes the 54-inch Mara ceiling fans, announced the recall on Wednesday after receiving 47 reports of blades ... [Continue Reading]
National Safety Council Estimates More Than 720 Fatalities in Roadway Crashes over Christmas, New Year’s Holiday
CHICAGO, IL – While the holiday season may look a bit different this year, there’s one thing that remains stagnant: holiday traffic fatalities. While the CDC urges Americans against traveling, many will still be on the go. The National Safety Council (NSC), located in Itasca, Ill.) estimates more ... [Continue Reading]
Body Camera Footage Shows Moments Police Handcuff Innocent Woman During Wrong Raid
CHICAGO, IL – Police body camera footage was released on Tuesday and shows what happened to an innocent woman nearly two years ago when police officers wrongly entered her home with guns drawn and handcuffed her naked while she watched the horrific scene unfold. Anjanette Young filed a Freedom of ... [Continue Reading]