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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Feb 12, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Recent studies have confirmed what professionals have long feared. Many nursing homes, in an effort to make staff members' jobs easier, will occasionally overprescribe medication or prescribe unnecessary medicine to their residents. One investigation conducted...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Feb 8, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Hydroplaning often happens when water pressure pushes water underneath a car's tire causing loss of traction and control, and motorists must take active steps to reduce the possibility of skidding, skipping and slipping that can cause an accident. Hydroplaning can...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Feb 2, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
There are around 1,200 long-term care facilities in the state of Illinois. According to the state's Department of Public Health, these facilities assist over 100,000 citizens. While most of these facilities are perfectly reputable, abuse has occurred in the state...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jan 18, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When people get hurt due to the negligence of others, it may be possible to seek compensation. Some may choose to seek damages on their own, which is possible. However, there are some instances where consulting with an accident attorney is critical. DisputesDepending...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jan 17, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
The number of residents who are evicted from nursing homes is rising, placing the safety of vulnerable people in jeopardy and prompting enhanced scrutiny of the reasoning and methods behind the moves. While there are legitimate reasons for removing a resident from a...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jan 11, 2018 |
Poorly designed or improperly maintained space heaters and furnaces can pose a serious risk of explosions and fires. Space heaters alone are responsible for more than 25,000 fires and approximately 300 deaths every year. The majority of these fires and...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jan 10, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The closer a vehicle travels to the vehicle in front of it, the greater the likelihood that a rear-end accident will occur because the smaller safety cushion between the two vehicles results in a significant reduction in perception and reaction time allowed. Motorists...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 26, 2017 |
The accidental death of a loved on is a terrible, heartbreaking time for a family. What adds to the grief is the feeling that the death was avoidable. Does this qualify as wrongful death? It might help you and other Illinois residents to understand the basics of a...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 22, 2017 |
There are three ways that pain and suffering damages are calculated in a personal injury claim. Typically, the greater the injuries, the greater the amount of compensation an individual can pursue. Pain and suffering include both the physical and emotional trauma that...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 14, 2017 | Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice
Being pregnant and giving birth should be one of the happiest times in a woman's life. But sometimes the birth experience results in a permanent injury to their newborn due to the failure of hospital staff or doctors to meet the expected standard of care. If you have...
