CHICAGO, IL - Officials of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have reported at least 46 people, including residents and staff members, have tested positive for coronavirus at a DuPage county nursing home. This outbreak is the first in a long-term care facility in Illinois. Chicago’s ... [Continue Reading]
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Nursing Homes Ban Visitors due to Coronavirus
Nursing Homes Ban Visitors due to Coronavirus CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes have become islands of isolation amid the shocking morality rate of coronavirus. Nursing homes nationwide have become concerned about outside visitors visiting residents which has led to the barring of all visitors – adult ... [Continue Reading]
Surgery is the 2nd Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims
CHICAGO, IL – According to a new report from medical liability insurer Coverys, surgery is the second most common cause for medial malpractice claims against doctors. Surgery not only puts the patient at risk, but it also poses a risk to doctors in terms of medical malpractice claims. Coverys ... [Continue Reading]
Vanessa Bryant Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
CHICAGO, IL – Attorneys for Vanessa Bryant have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Express Helicopters Inc., the company that operated the helicopter, that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others. The lawsuit was announced the same day that thousands ... [Continue Reading]
Boeing Indefinitely Suspends All Production of 737 Max
CHICAGO, IL – Boeing made an announcement on Monday shocked the aviation industry when stating all 737 jets will be grounded in January. This is a drastic step after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said its review of planes would continue into 2020. Until now, Boeing has continued to ... [Continue Reading]
Better Oversight in Needed in Nursing Homes to Protect Residents
CHICAGO, IL – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for ensuring nursing homes nationwide meet the federal quality standard of care, including residents be free from abuse. CMS has a contract with state agencies that allow citations on nursing homes for any incidents of ... [Continue Reading]
How do I report nursing home abuse in Illinois?
CHICAGO, IL – Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home facility can be very stressful for the person, as well as the family. You can do all the research for your loved one and where you think may be best suited for their needs. You can even talk to the facility, staff members, and ... [Continue Reading]
5 Tips for Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
CHICAGO, IL – An auto accident involving a semi-truck and any vehicle can cause victims to suffer from serious injuries, and even fatal. For this reason, it’s important to know how to drive safely around a semi-truck or any large commercial vehicle, especially those that are carrying cargo. The ... [Continue Reading]
