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Medical Malpractice

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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...

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Common Injuries or Signs of Medical Malpractice

When you seek medical care, you trust that your providers will act carefully and follow accepted medical standards....

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Military Members Can File Malpractice Claims

For decades, active-duty service members and their families have been barred from making medical malpractice claims against military...

Birth Injury

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Cooling Therapy for Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Hearing that your newborn has hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) can turn everything upside down. One moment you’re meeting your...

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What Happens if the Umbilical Cord Is Around the Baby’s Neck?

When the umbilical cord wraps around a baby’s neck, doctors refer to the condition as a nuchal cord....

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What Is Marginal Cord Insertion?

Marginal cord insertion occurs when the umbilical cord attaches to the edge of the placenta instead of its...

Personal Injury

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Switching Your Personal Injury Attorney Mid-Case

In Illinois, you have the right to switch lawyers mid-case for any reason. Dealing with an injury after...

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Charges Against Former Hartgrove Hospital Mental Health Counselor for Repeated Sexual Assaults of Minor Patients

Earlier this month, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved criminal charges against Edmund Rivers, a former mental...

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Can Text Messages and Social Media Comments Be Used as Evidence in Court for a Personal Injury Accident Claim?

Yes, text messages, social media comments, and other digital communications can be used as evidence against you in...

Nursing Home Abuse

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Steps To Take If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home residents and their families put their trust in their caregivers and staff to meet their needs...

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Why Illinois Nursing Homes Still Rank Among the Worst in the Nation

A recent investigation has once again confirmed what many families and advocates have long known: despite a major...

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Illinois Nursing Homes Fined For 2020 Care Violations

State Releases Final Report of Illinois Nursing Home Violators in 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)...

Motor Vehicle Accidents

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What To Do After Being Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian in Chicago

Your first priority should always be getting medical attention, even if your injuries do not seem serious at...

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What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Illinois

Being involved in a car accident can leave you feeling disoriented, especially if you’re injured and unsure of...

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Common Injuries from Car Accidents

You may walk away from a crash thinking you’re fine, only to realize hours or even days later...

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