A trucker’s job isn’t an easy one. Having to drive for days on end without being able to see their family and succumbing to an inconsistent and sometimes unhealthy diet makes a trucker’s life a little tougher. Those endless days on what seems like a never-ending road is hard on the eyes and body ... [Continue Reading]
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380,000 Preventable Infection-Related Deaths Per Year
The Department of Health & Human Services estimates that 380,000 people die each year due to infection-related complications. Many of these deaths happen in nursing homes where lapses in infection control have become a norm. Simple steps to prevent infections, such as hand-washing, ... [Continue Reading]
Are Nursing Homes Improperly Administering Medications to Keep Patients “In Line?”
As if Chicago nursing homes haven’t gotten enough scrutiny for the conditions they allow their residents to live in, CBS Chicago is reporting some alarming news involving patients who are living in these facilities who suffer from dementia. According toCBS Chicago, “nursing homes across the U.S. are ... [Continue Reading]
The Do’s and Don’ts Everyone Should Be Aware of After Engaging in an Accident on the Highway
Being involved in an accident on the highway can be a pretty scary experience. With cars flying past at highspeeds you may be unsure about what you should and shouldn’t do in the aftermath of an accident. The Chicago truck accident lawyers at Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. care for your safety. That’s ... [Continue Reading]
Who Should I Direct My Complaints to at the Nursing Home My Loved One Lives in?
Have you been visiting your mom, dad, or grandparent at a nursing home they are currently living in but have noticed that the conditions aren’t what they used to be? Are you under the impression that your loved one might not be receiving the care you expected? If so, you may need to voice your ... [Continue Reading]
Truck Accidents Caused by Careless Inspections
The law requires trailer and truck drivers to conduct a pre-trip inspection before the start of their route and once every 24 hours while on the road. It is the truck driver’s responsibility to ensure the vehicle they are expected to drive is safe for operation and free from defects. ... [Continue Reading]
Tips for Driving on Black Ice
The freezing cold weather conditions in Chicago, IL have led to dangerous roadway conditions for drivers. Black ice and freezing rain have caused hundreds of collisions already, some ending with fatalities. ABC Chicago 7 reported that a Winter Weather Advisory was in effect in Cook, DuPage, Ford, ... [Continue Reading]
What are Nursing Homes in Illinois Being Fined For?
Long-term care facilities that cater to the elderly and the immobile have a difficult job to do. It takes hard work and compassion to provide the care and treatments these patients/residents require. Sadly, there are many facilities that hire workers who are not in the business of “caring” which ... [Continue Reading]