Before deciding on a nursing home, it is important for families to do their own research about the quality of the facility. Fortunately, there is extensive data available that can inform about the quality of care in a nursing home. Inspection Reports Tell a Story...
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Move Over Illinois. Make Room for Emergency Responders
Illinois law requires that drivers move over for the safety of emergency responders, but motorists have not complied. New incidents highlight the dangers that troopers and emergency personnel face when doing their job. Recently, one trooper nearly lost his life when...
Drivers Beware: Pot Hole Season Has Arrived in Chicago
Chicago's roads are notorious pothole havens and the problem gets much worse after the brutal city winters. As Chicago's roads fall further into disrepair, these potholes become more than just annoyances. They pose physical and economic risks to drivers who encounter...
These Are the Diseases Doctors Often Miss
Diagnostic errors will make a medical situation worse, and they are often grounds for medical malpractice lawsuits. Oftentimes, doctors do not take care to ask the questions that they need. Accordingly, they miss diagnosing the disease, costing the patient valuable...
Abused by a Home Health Care Worker?
Families must remain vigilant for signs of abuse by home health care workers and should take decisive action if their loved one is mistreated. They should report the abuse to law enforcement right away. An attorney may also be able to help them file a lawsuit against...
Who Is Liable for Food Allergen Injuries?
Consumers who are injured by severe allergic reactions to food may have the right to sue the company or restaurant that is to blame. The law imposes at least some obligations on food merchants to be mindful of customers' allergies and warn them of the possibility of a...
Glitches in Automated Lane-Centering Systems Put Drivers at Risk
Lane-centering safety systems often do not perform as advertised, placing drivers and other motorists at increased risk. This safety feature has been billed as revolutionary technology to help drivers avoid an accident. In reality, it can be counterproductive as...
What You Should Know About Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a very rare condition that affects the mother either right before or during childbirth. It is extremely dangerous and could be deadly. Although this complication impacts only 1 in 40,000 deliveries, doctors must be vigilant for the...
Medication Errors Plague the OR
Medication errors occur all too often in operation rooms throughout Chicago, putting patients at risk for worsened conditions or death. Whether going in for routine, elective, or emergent procedures, patients entrust medical professionals with their health and their...
Staffing Shortages Worsen in Nursing Homes
Staffing shortages in Chicago nursing homes and throughout the U.S. have worsened over the last year, putting residents at risk for neglect or abuse. Approximately 15,000 nursing homes operate across the country, providing residency and care for people who need...
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