CHICAGO, IL - An atmosphere of chronic understaffing doesn't support nursing home residents safety - an issue that remains prominent throughout the United States. Illinois has struggled to provide clinical and support staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, making basic care of ... [Continue Reading]
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What Evidence Should I Gather to Prove Nursing Home Neglect?
CHICAGO, IL — You think your loved one isn’t getting the proper treatment from nursing home staffers, and you’ve witnessed signs that point to neglect. What do you do and how can you prove your loved one is being victimized by the people who are supposed to be caring for them? Steps to Take After ... [Continue Reading]
How to Spot Poor Hygiene Practices in Illinois Nursing Homes
Chicago, IL—On the outside, a nursing home might appear to be well-kept and inviting, but on the inside, there may be serious issues that go unnoticed that are putting the health and lives of residents at risk. We’re talking about poor hygiene. Nursing home operators and the individuals who are ... [Continue Reading]
Illinois’ New Law Makes Virtual Visitation Possible for Nursing Home Residents
Chicago, IL—When the COVID-19 virus officially became a pandemic, nursing homes were left with many challenges. How would they protect their vulnerable residents from contracting this unknown and unpredictable virus? They started by implementing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease ... [Continue Reading]
What should be included in a diabetic’s care plan in a nursing home?
Chicago, IL—Nursing homes are relied on for assistance and supervision of aging individuals. People move into nursing homes generally because their physical/mental state interferes with their ability to care for themselves. While many of the individuals who relocate to a nursing home aren’t ... [Continue Reading]
Personal Injury or Workers’ Comp: Which Type of Claim You Should File?
CHICAGO, IL - If you were injured in a work-related accident and it was due to another's negligence, you may seek to recover damages through a personal injury claim or a workers' compensation claim. The stakes are high when filing a personal injury claim in civil court since you must prove the ... [Continue Reading]
Top 5 Reasons Commercial Trucks Are Dangerous
CHICAGO, IL - Commercial trucks on the roadway pose a significant danger to other drivers due to the size, weight, instability, heavy cargo, and tired and distracted drivers. Commercial Trucks are Deadly More than 1,100 people died after a collision with commercial trucks in 2019 alone, ... [Continue Reading]
Medical Neglect in Nursing Homes
CHICAGO, IL – When people think of nursing home abuse, it’s not just limited to physical abuse. Nursing home abuse also includes neglecting residents’ medical needs. When placing your loved one in a nursing home, you expect that they will receive the medical care that they need and deserve. Nursing ... [Continue Reading]
