When it comes to personal injury lawsuit in Illinois, there are two typical types of damages that can be given in a verdict: compensatory damages and punitive damages. The main purpose of compensatory damages is to try and make a victim whole. It’s to fix what can fixed or make up for ... [Continue Reading]
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Evictions from Nursing Homes Have Doubled in Illinois
There are several legitimate reasons for evicting or discharging a resident from a nursing home or long-term care facility. For example, administrators might discharge a resident who recovered from serious injuries and no longer needs specialized care. ... [Continue Reading]
What is a Day In The Life Video?
In personal injury lawsuits for severely injured victims, a Day-in-the-Life Video is shown to the jury during trial to offer a visual account of the injured victim’s day-to-day challenges. It captures footage from the moment the injured person wakes up to the time they go to bed. It ... [Continue Reading]
What Is A Life Care Plan?
For the severely injured, a Life Care Plan is a detailed assessment of the severely injured victim’s needs. It should take into account: Current and future medical needs: Things like cost of medication, specialized furniture, assisted living professionals, rehabilitation expenses ... [Continue Reading]
3 Facts to Know Before Your Loved One Enters a Nursing Home
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 1,300,000 people receive care from nursing homes annually. This number is expected to rise because people over the age of 85 make up one of the fastest-growing populations. Unfortunately, the increasing demand for long-term care has coincided ... [Continue Reading]
Is My Loved One Ready to Move into a Nursing Home?
Moving your aging loved one into a nursing home may be one of the most difficult decisions you ever have to make. At the end of the day, though, you need to consider your relative’s best interests, as well as the extent of care your family will realistically be able to provide as your loved one ... [Continue Reading]
CDC Study Finds That Legionnaires’ Disease Is Alarmingly Common in U.S. Nursing Homes—Chicago Nursing Home Attorney Insights
Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal illness caused by the bacterium Legionella. These bacteria are often found in hot tubs, cooling towers, and air conditioning systems. ... [Continue Reading]
Volunteers Are Doing Their Part to Address Long-Term Care Complaints — Insights from a Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune reports on a heartwarming program that aims to protect long-term care residents from neglect and abuse. The government-funded advocacy program is drumming up support all over the country because of its effectiveness and ingenious simplicity. ... [Continue Reading]
