CHICAGO, IL – If a patient is harmed as a result of negligent medical treatment in Illinois, the doctor, hospital or other medical providers may be held liable for medical malpractice. Physician’s in Illinois are expected to provide care according to a certain care, also known as the standard of ... [Continue Reading]
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Is it safe to drive after taking an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication?
CHICAGO, IL – Everyone knows how dangerous it is to consume alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel; however, a drug that’s often overlooked is over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications. Some medications you may not think twice about have side effects that can put you and others at ... [Continue Reading]
National Safety Council Estimates More Than 720 Fatalities in Roadway Crashes over Christmas, New Year’s Holiday
CHICAGO, IL – While the holiday season may look a bit different this year, there’s one thing that remains stagnant: holiday traffic fatalities. While the CDC urges Americans against traveling, many will still be on the go. The National Safety Council (NSC), located in Itasca, Ill.) estimates more ... [Continue Reading]
Body Camera Footage Shows Moments Police Handcuff Innocent Woman During Wrong Raid
CHICAGO, IL – Police body camera footage was released on Tuesday and shows what happened to an innocent woman nearly two years ago when police officers wrongly entered her home with guns drawn and handcuffed her naked while she watched the horrific scene unfold. Anjanette Young filed a Freedom of ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing home workers reach tentative deal to end strike against Infinity
CHICAGO, IL – A tentative agreement between Infinity Healthcare Management and its nursing home workers was reached on Friday after nearly 700 employees went on strike nearly two weeks ago. Hundreds of workers at 11 Illinois locations of Infinity Health Care Management nursing homes went on ... [Continue Reading]
How Are Nursing Homes Different than Assisted Living Facilities?
CHICAGO, IL – Many people often mistake nursing homes with living assisted facilities; however, the two offer two different levels of care. Assisted living facilities often provide personal care in a home-like, social setting and is generally for people who need extra monitoring or help. On the ... [Continue Reading]
F.A.A. Clears Boeing 737 Max to Fly Again
CHICAGO, IL – After 20 months on the ground, Boeing’s 737 Max will soon begin to fly after it tragically cost 346 people their lives. The Max was grounded worldwide in March 2019 when the FAA jointed regulators in dozens of other countries banning the plane after the two fatal crashes in ... [Continue Reading]
Recognizing Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
CHICAGO, IL – When placing your loved one in a nursing facility, everyone hopes their loved one will be treated with the respect and compassion they deserve. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality of how some facilities are. Physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse can happen to any ... [Continue Reading]
