Yao Dinizulu has accomplished much in his short legal career. Three years after earning his law degree, Mr. Dinizulu helped to found the Chicago law firm of Harris, Mitchell & Dinizulu, LLC. He quickly established himself.
There comes a point in everyone’s life where their physical and even cognitive abilities begin to decline and they aren’t capable of doing things the same way they once could. Walking becomes more of a challenge and recalling basic information isn’t always easy. The reality is, this is a part of the aging process, and it is important that as our minds and bodies change, we make the necessary modifications in our life so that our health and wellbeing aren’t jeopardized.
There is no doubt that being an around-the-clock caregiver is a tough and challenging job, especially when the holidays roll around. The fact is, many of the individuals working in these facilities are looking to spend time with their own families, not the relatives of others, and might be putting more of their attention on things that could result in your loved one being neglected. While we can all agree that everyone should get the opportunity to spend Christmas or New Year’s Eve with those they love rather than have to work, the holidays don’t excuse a nursing home worker from their duties of providing care and assistance to those they are responsible for. Read more
Many of us are traveling during the holidays to see family and friends. While it’s exciting to see loved ones again, it’s important to keep safety rules in mind as highways get more congested. Retailers and online stores rely on trucking companies to keep their shelves stocked or get inventory delivered to customers before Christmas. Therefore, many trucking companies are rushing to make deliveries on time. As this time crunch happens, it’s still very important that trucking companies and truck drivers are following the safety rules that are in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
The FMCSA states that truck drivers are not to work beyond their regulated hours of service. But during this holiday season, it may be tempting for trucking companies to cut corners and accept more delivery routes than what they are able to safely manage. This opens up the door to sleepless truck drivers on our roadways, truck drivers who may not be properly trained, or truck drivers who forego cargo and safety checks before starting their route.
These kinds of oversights are not just simple mistakes. Loose or falling cargo on a highway where traffic travels at 80 miles per hour is a recipe for disaster. The truck driver, as well as surrounding cars, have little time to react in these situations. Furthermore, due to the sheer size trucks, larger vehicles take much longer to stop than an average sedan. As a result, if a sleepless truck driver makes a slow or delayed judgment in braking or slowing speed, the resulting accident can be life-threatening or create life-long injuries for the hurt victims.
Truck drivers need to be careful on the road for both their own and others safety. When truck companies cut corners, they jeopardize the safety of their employees as well as our community members. Imagine not being able to send your child to college because of an injury that keeps you out of work. The Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. has helped thousands of families arrive at a place of security and stability. The verdicts & settlements our Chicago truck accident attorneys have gotten for injured clients have helped many in their time of need. An injury caused by the fault of others shouldn’t be a blueprint for how you and your family live out the rest of your lives. To get help, schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Chicago IL truck accident lawyers by calling 1-312-384-1920 or 1-800-693-1LAW or reach us by email.
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It was a tragic day for many after a school bus carrying the girls’ junior varsity basketball team from Normal West High School collided with a semi-truck near Bloomington, Illinois on the evening of December 5th [Source: ABC 7 Chicago]. It was around 8:30 p.m. when the bus was traveling westbound on I-74 near Mile Post 137 heading back from a game that was held in Champaign. There were 11 people on board at the time, including the team’s coach and a volunteer.
Moving an aging relative into a nursing home is a pretty big concern for most. Not only are you searching for the best nursing home available that provides quality care and is affordable, but you have to accept the fact that someone other than you or your family is going to be caring for your loved one. And while that is already enough to deal with, the list of concerns continues to grow even after your relative is all moved in. Read more
As you may already know, winter weather requires us to be more careful on the roadway. To stay safe we can:
While it’s important to be alert and control our vehicles properly during winter, truck drivers have an additional responsibility to drive safely due to the sheer size of these vehicles. Truck drivers have what’s called the “hours of service.” This means that according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck drivers can only drive a certain amount of hours before they must rest and sleep.
If a trucking company forces its drivers to drive beyond their regulated hours of service, not only are they breaking the law, but such companies are putting the safety of their employees and others on the roadway in jeopardy. It’s not uncommon to hear of truck companies that push extra deliveries on its truck drivers, forcing the employee to work beyond the regulated hours of service.
If you or your loved one was injured in a truck accident, know that it might not be your fault. Factors such as the truck driver’s alertness, failure to reduce speed, properly observe surroundings among others could be the reason behind a truck crash. Furthermore, know that some trucking companies make a deliberate effort to bypass safety regulations in order to save on expenses. In such instances, the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. is here for you.
With verdicts and settlements reaching up to millions, our Chicago truck accident attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience in fighting for injured victims just like you. Conveniently located in downtown Chicago, we offer free initial consultations. Schedule yours at 1-312-384-1920 or 1-800-693-1LAW or by email to learn more.
There are many factors to keep in mind when choosing the right nursing home for your loved one. Should you find one that’s located near your parent’s residence or near yours? Is my mom still independent or does she need nursing home care? As questions like these and many other come to mind a good place to start is by evaluating the quality of care in nursing homes you may be considering.
Many nursing homes participate in Medicaid and Medicare programs that are responsible for funding these nursing home care facilities in Chicago and nationwide.
Medicare has a 5-star rating system that evaluates nursing homes based on the quality of care they provide. Factors like inspection results and staffing levels and many others come into play to rank nursing homes accordingly. Anyone who is considering a nursing home for themselves or for a loved one should first look at how the nursing home in their chosen area ranks.
Problems such as understaffing can be revealed through these Medicare rankings. Know that understaffing is one of the major causes of nursing home neglect. Kaiser Health News recently reported 1400 nursing homes received lower rating due to shortages in staffing.
Gaps in understaffing have caused malnutrition or dehydration for elderly residents to the point where families have lost loved ones. Understaffing is also linked several other signs of neglect. Residents who have limited mobility are at a higher risk to develop bedsores and other infections that are likely to go untreated and turn into life-threatening conditions in understaffed facilities. Elderly residents are already at a higher risk to recover from common illnesses. Add a nursing home that doesn’t provide adequate care and serious harm can happen to a loved one.
While many caregivers mean well, they cannot realistically provide all the needed care for all residents if it’s their employer that’s cutting corners. Nursing homes make a deliberate choice to save expenses by not hiring the needed staff. When the staff-to-resident ratio is unbalanced, nursing home neglect in a Chicago facility or elsewhere becomes inevitable.
While we encourage everyone to stay informed about the nursing home facilities in Chicago or elsewhere where you and your loved one may get the best care, nursing home neglect can happen in any facility. If you or your loved one is hurt in a nursing home due to lacking care, know that there are options for you. Contact the Chicago nursing home neglect attorneys of Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. With over 50 years of combined experience, we have helped thousands of injured victims get justice and full and fair compensation at the time when they needed it the most. Reach our nursing home neglect lawyers in Chicago at 1-312-384-1920 or 1-800-693-1LAW, or by email.
Concentrating in serious injury, Yao Dinizulu of the Dinizulu law Group, ltd. is a relentless advocate for his clients and within his community. Being named as one of law Bulletin publishing Company’s “40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch in Illinois” in 2007.
When you think of a nursing home, you probably imagine many elderly individuals living there who are all relying on the staff to help them with their everyday tasks. While it is true that most do require around the clock assistance, there are plenty of residents who still act independently and are able to manage certain areas of their life. Take finances for instance. A large portion of residents living in a nursing home in Illinois still have the mental capacity to make financial decisions and even handle their own money. Some of the financial rights a nursing home resident has include: Read more
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