Physical, sexual and emotional abuse can all occur in a nursing home setting, and such abuse is a very real problem in the United States. According to the National Council on Aging, as many as 5 million seniors experience some kind of elder abuse annually. ... [Continue Reading]
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Personal Injury Paralysis From a Truck Accident
Every single time you drive, you risk being seriously injured or even paralyzed. And yes, this could happen to even the most careful driver. In Illinois, paralysis is among the most common personal injury when a car collides with a truck. As a result of these accidents, more serious injuries are ... [Continue Reading]
Exposing Nursing Home Lies Makes Family Financially Secure
Do you have a loved one that is residing in a nursing home? Do you trust that the facility is taking the utmost of care with your loved one? What happens when they break that trust? How can you expose what you believe to be untruths? Let's take a look at the steps ... [Continue Reading]
Rules For Ensuring Trucking Companies Properly Secure Their Cargo
Many different parties are responsible for securing cargo on a semi truck, and 7% of all serious semi truck accidents are caused by loose cargo. If you happen to be the person driving behind the semi who is hit with flying debris, you're going to want to know who is responsible for ... [Continue Reading]
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Illinois
If you are looking for a nursing home for your elderly loved one, it is critical that you conduct thorough research. Nursing home abuse and neglect are deplorably common in Illinois. ... [Continue Reading]
Electronic Logging Devices Hold Truck Drivers Accountable for Negligence, Recklessness, and Breaking the Law
It’s winter weather and holiday driving can be hazardous on icy roads and skid-prone conditions. Add trucks and semitrailers to the mix and an accident is much more severe when a large vehicle loses control on the road. When a truck collides which a smaller passenger vehicle, a disastrous injury ... [Continue Reading]
5 Documents Every Nursing Home Should Be Able to Provide
Chicago nursing homes have been making headlines lately – and for all the wrong reasons. ... [Continue Reading]
3 Ways to Ensure Your Loved One Is Safe in a Nursing Home
Many senior citizens dread the thought of entering nursing homes. A quick look at nursing home abuse and neglect statistics reveals that their concerns are certainly justified. ... [Continue Reading]
