CHICAGO, IL – More than 190,000 ceiling fans have been recalled because of the fans’ blades may detach and fly off while in use. King of Fans, a Fort Lauderdale-based company that makes the 54-inch Mara ceiling fans, announced the recall on Wednesday after receiving 47 reports of blades ... [Continue Reading]
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Doctors Concerned About Lack of Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Pandemic
CHICAGO, IL – The COVID-19 pandemic has created medical problems beyond itself. Both doctors and non-profit leaders are concerned about the lack of cancer screenings and patient funding since the pandemic began in March. Dr. Heather Greenwood, a University of California – San Francisco ... [Continue Reading]
Top 4 Elder Abuse Assessment Questions
CHICAGO, IL – If you suspect someone you love may be suffering from elder abuse in their nursing home facility, it’s important to ask questions. The following questions were adapted from the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI). EASI is a set of questions that doctors may ask if they think an elderly ... [Continue Reading]
Medical Malpractice: Claim Requirements and How to Prove a Claim
CHICAGO, IL – Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a medical professional, or doctor, who fails to competently perform his/her medical duties. State rules about medical malpractice differ in terms of how long you have to bring forth your lawsuit to notifying your doctor of a ... [Continue Reading]
What Are a Nursing Home Resident’s Financial Rights?
When you think of a nursing home, you probably imagine many elderly individuals living there who rely on staff members to help them with their everyday tasks. While it is true that most do require around the clock assistance, there are plenty of residents who still act independently and are able to ... [Continue Reading]
Family Sues 87th St. Symphony Beverly Nursing Home for Catastrophic Falls
CHICAGO, IL – The Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. filed a lawsuit in Chicago on behalf of a Chicago family against Symphony Beverly nursing home, a chain nursing home operating in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Symphony Beverly is located at 2940 W. 87th St. in Chicago, IL. In the complaint, ... [Continue Reading]
Hyundai, Kia Agree to $758 Million Engine Fire Class Action Settlement
CHICAGO, IL – Hyundai and Kia have reached a $758 million settlement with car owners who claim that their vehicles suffer from premature engine failure which has caused cars to burst into flames. The class action lawsuits allege that the car companies were aware of the defect but did not disclose ... [Continue Reading]
