Robert, an aging pastor, who lived a life of service and put others first, was neglected by his care providers in an Illinois nursing home. Robert was admitted into a nursing home with severe illnesses that required 24-hour care. Robert suffered from Parkinson’s disease, dementia, ... [Continue Reading]
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What is the Number One Cause of Truck Accidents?
Driver fatigue is an extremely common problem in the trucking industry. A study done by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found fatigued drivers are the #1 cause of truck collisions. When these tired and overworked truck drivers cause accidents, as you may know, ... [Continue Reading]
Tips to Ensure Your Holiday Drive is a Safe One
With Christmas and New Year’s only a few days away, you can expect that the roadways are going to fill up quickly with anxious travelers on their way to visit friends and family. Local residents may also be headed out simply looking for a good time. But, the holidays don’t only bring out locals. ... [Continue Reading]
Hate Crimes Are Rising Fast. What Can You Do?
The FBI just released that 2016 was the second year in a row that hate crimes have gone up nationwide. 2017 may be the third. In Chicago, Illinois, there have been 39 hate crimes just in the first half of 2017. The Police Department has been keeping electronic records of hate ... [Continue Reading]
One Foster Child Threatens Another – What Happened Next?
There are thousands of children and young adults livings in independent living environments facilitated by professionals. Many of these children have lost their parents to death and drugs to no fault of their own. These children and young adults have been in foster and group homes — ... [Continue Reading]
Is Your Loved One the Victim of Resident to Resident Elder Mistreatment (RREM)?
The residents who occupy the rooms of Chicago nursing homes are there for a reason. They are elderly, fragile, or simply cannot take care of themselves in the manner that supports overall health and wellness. While nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are expected to care for these ... [Continue Reading]
Commercial Truck Accidents are Among the Deadliest Types of Automobile Accidents
A tragic truck accident occurred just a few weeks back leaving three people dead and one critically injured. The accident involved a semi tractor-trailer and a 2012 Chevrolet passenger car. The occupants who didn’t survive the accident were 19-year-old Julius J. Green, Precious M. Horace, 19, and ... [Continue Reading]
18-Year-Olds Now Allowed to Drive 18-Wheelers
Last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which monitors safety regulations for the trucking industry introduced a three-year pilot program to allow 18-21 year-old drivers haul large trucks and tractor trailers across state lines. Why is this considered a good idea? According to ... [Continue Reading]
