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Recreational Injuries: A Guide to Understanding Your Legal Rights
Recreational activities are a great way to unwind and enjoy life. But what happens when these fun-filled moments turn tragic due to unforeseen accidents? At
Willowbrook Juneteenth Celebration Tragedy: Legal Support for Victims and Their Families
On June 17, 2023, a horrific shooting incident occurred during an illegally organized Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Illinois, which resulted in one fatality and left
Chicago Native and Former NFL Player Glenn Foster Jr. Dies in Police Custody
Questions have surfaced regarding the mysterious police custody death of Glenn Foster Jr., a Chicago native who played for the New Orleans Saints from 2013
Nursing Home Abuse
Average Nursing Home Neglect Settlement
The average nursing home neglect settlement is $245,559. However, nursing home neglect settlement amounts can vary widely based on the severity of your injuries and the weight of the evidence against the nursing home. Our nationally recognized nursing home abuse lawyers have settled many nursing home neglect cases for $1 million and more.
Elmhurst Janitor Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Male Physically Handicapped Patients
A former housekeeper at Elmhurst Hospital and Downer’s Grove Rehabilitation & Nursing has been charged with sexually abusing disabled male patients and recording explicit videos
Racial Disparities in Nursing Home Care in Illinois
The COVID-19 pandemic brought incomparable devastation and despair to the nation’s nursing homes, revealing preexisting racial disparities in the industry. Black and Brown Illinoisians in
Birth Injury
Signs of Fetal Distress
When signs of fetal distress are present during pregnancy or childbirth, swift action is necessary to prevent serious harm, including brain damage and death. The
Cooling Therapy for Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, is a devastating medical condition affecting newborns after a traumatic birth. It occurs when the infant’s brain is deprived of oxygen
Stages of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, is a type of birth asphyxia that occurs when a baby is deprived of oxygen before, during, or after birth. This results
Medical Malpractice
Chicago Area Still Seeing Daily COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Illinois Nursing Home Residents Still Battling COVID-19 Challenges, Pandemic Concerns Remain High in Cook County On Feb. 25, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Inspections of Illinois’ Worst Nursing Homes Show Abuse & Neglect
Nursing Homes Cited for Mistreatment Are Flagged with Special Icon on Government Website In 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s (CMS) Five-Star Quality
PICU Nurse Distractions Can Cause Medication Errors
Report Shows PICU Nurse Distractions from Work Phones Could Be Cause of Medication Errors A late 2019 research study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that not only are
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Smartphones Behind Spike in Car Accident Deaths
Let’s start with some facts about car accidents and smartphones in America: In the past two years, the number of pedestrians and cyclists struck and
Rules Related To Illinois’ Auto Insurance
Have you or a loved one been involved in a car accident? If so, you may wonder how auto insurance comes into play. In brief,
A Game Plan to Prevent Drinking and Driving Accidents This Holiday Season
The holiday season is in full swing, and for many people, this is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. Over the coming
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