Al igual que muchos inmigrantes, María Belmonte, vino a este país y trabajó duro y crió a su familia aquí. Pero cuando se sintió lastimada por la negligencia de otra persona, no estaba segura de a quién recurrir. Ella estaba sin trabajo, tenía facturas médicas y necesitaba a alguien con ... [Continue Reading]
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380,000 Preventable Infection-Related Deaths Per Year
The Department of Health & Human Services estimates that 380,000 people die each year due to infection-related complications. Many of these deaths happen in nursing homes where lapses in infection control have become a norm. Simple steps to prevent infections, such as hand-washing, ... [Continue Reading]
Truck Accidents Caused by Careless Inspections
The law requires trailer and truck drivers to conduct a pre-trip inspection before the start of their route and once every 24 hours while on the road. It is the truck driver’s responsibility to ensure the vehicle they are expected to drive is safe for operation and free from defects. ... [Continue Reading]
What are Nursing Homes in Illinois Being Fined For?
Long-term care facilities that cater to the elderly and the immobile have a difficult job to do. It takes hard work and compassion to provide the care and treatments these patients/residents require. Sadly, there are many facilities that hire workers who are not in the business of “caring” which ... [Continue Reading]
The Nursing Home Industry is Seeking Relief from Being Penalized for Misconduct
The nursing home industry has spoken and asked for Medicare to shift their penalty protocols to help provide the industry with some relief. And surprisingly enough, President Trump seems to be answering their request. The New York Times has reported that the Trump administration “is scaling back the ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Home in Chicago Hit with Nearly 90 Lawsuits Involving Neglect and Abuse
A nursing home located in Chicago, IL has nearly 90 lawsuits filed against it and is facing yet another for abuse and negligence allegations. CBS Chicago reports Alden-Wentworth Rehabilitation is the nursing home under investigation. Here, Mary Mims’ daughter Letasha lived while she was suffering ... [Continue Reading]
Truck Accidents and the Unfortunate Injuries Victims Often Suffer From
Among all types of vehicular accidents, those involving trucks tend to be the most severe. Trucks are not only traveling with hundreds of pounds of product on their vehicle, but the vehicle itself usually weighs over 30,000 pounds. The impact of a truck accident is enough to leave an individual ... [Continue Reading]
How to Choose the Right Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved One
If you have come to terms that now is the time that your elderly loved one receives their regular care from a home health care company or in a long-term care facility, you want to be sure you place them in the right hands. But, how do you know which company or facility is licensed and qualified to ... [Continue Reading]
