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When you place your elderly loved one in a long-term care facility, you are placing trust in the staff, expecting them to respect and properly care for all residents. Proper care includes administering medications in a safe, responsible manner. Unfortunately, medication errors are all too common – and are often overlooked as a form of nursing home abuse and neglect.…
There were 3,275 motorcycle accidents in the state of Illinois in 2021. Of those, 168 motorcyclists died from the accident, and 2,381 suffered severe, even catastrophic injuries. Motorcyclists have little to no protection when hit by a 3,000-pound – or heavier – vehicle. Illinois is one of only three states with no motorcycle helmet laws, although the state does require…
About three babies are born with birth injuries every hour across the United States, or about seven babies in every 1,000 deliveries. Many families are left wondering whether a mistake made by a medical provider caused or contributed to their baby’s birth injury. If medical negligence caused a birth injury, a medical malpractice claim can help the family get the…
Workers who are injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, this is a no-fault wage replacement system that pays lost wages and medical benefits regardless of how the accident occurred. Workers’ compensation protects employers from lawsuits in most cases unless the injury results from willful or deliberate safety violations on the…
There are at least 150,000 automobile crashes each year due to icy roads. It takes about 10 times longer to stop completely on an icy road than on a dry road. Since about 70 percent of U.S. residents live in places that have icy conditions during the winter months, ice on the roads – especially black ice – can be…
Illinois worker’s compensation pays benefits for injuries caused either partially or wholly in the workplace. Aggravation of a pre-existing condition, injuries caused by repetitive motions in the workplace, or any other type of injury in the workplace qualify under workers’ compensation for benefits. Benefits for workers’ compensation claims are paid regardless of who was at fault for the accident. In…
At least 70 percent of the nation’s roads are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snowfall each year. When the pavement is snowy or icy, vehicles are less easy to maneuver, speeds are slower, and the risk of a collision increases. Reduced visibility is another factor in collisions on snow and ice. Almost one-fourth of all…
Having uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is always important, but it may be even more important during the winter months when auto accidents are more likely to occur. More than 70 percent of the nation’s roadways are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snow each year. When snow falls and ice freezes on the roads, friction and vehicle…
Nobody plans to be injured in a car accident, but thousands of them happen in Illinois every year. Injuries can range from mild to fatal, affecting the victims and their families. Understanding the top causes of these collisions may help you avoid them. Most of these causes are negligent human error, which could qualify you for compensation. If you are…
Many Illinois families place their elderly in nursing homes when they can no longer attend to their loved ones, relying on these facilities to provide high-quality care. Although many nursing homes take care of patients appropriately, others do not. At least 10 percent of people over 65 suffer from some form of neglect or abuse in long-term care facilities. Abuse…