Elder Abuse
How to Remove a Patient From a Nursing Home
Deciding whether or not you should put an elderly family member into a nursing home is one thing. But deciding to remove them – and figuring out how to remove
Emotional Distress
PTSD: Can You Make a Claim in Chicago?
Thousands of Americans suffer from the debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) every year. Unfortunately, many cases of psychological and emotional trauma are caused by someone else’s negligent actions
Personal Injury
Bell’s Palsy vs. Stroke in Chicago: When to Pursue a Malpractice Claim
Both a stroke and Bell’s Palsy have one scary symptom in common: facial weakness and paralysis. Experiencing central or lower facial weakness is terrifying, especially knowing what we know about
Personal Injury
Can You Sue for Latent Injuries?
In the state of Illinois, injured victims have up to two years to file a claim for compensation after a personal injury. Two years may seem like ample time, but
Car Accidents
Chicago Bicycle Dooring Accidents
Dooring accidents occur when drivers and passengers suddenly open the door into a bike lane or sidewalk and cause a cyclist to run into it. This type of cycling accident
Pedestrian Accidents
What Happens if a Pedestrian Caused an Accident?
Car accidents involving pedestrians are often incredibly brutal. Because pedestrians have virtually no protection, they often suffer serious injuries that lead to thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost
Medical Malpractice
Reasons for Emergency C Section
What are the reasons for an emergency C-section? When do complications from an emergency or scheduled C-section rise to the level of medical negligence? When can a patient sue for
Premises Liability
Can I Sue My Landlord for Mold?
Mold is one of many environmental hazards that can cause significant health problems, especially if large amounts are present in a home or apartment. Toxic types of mold – such
Medical Malpractice
Can You Sue a Doctor for Prescribing Wrong Medication?
Maybe you’ve been suffering from a mysterious and debilitating health condition for a while now, and you’re doctor-hopping to receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Maybe you finally receive
Elder Abuse
Stage 4 Bedsore Life Expectancy
Sadly, nursing home abuse happens far more frequently than any family would like to think about. The National Health Institute stresses the importance of treating pressure sores in the initial
Elder Abuse
Complications of Immobility In Chicago Nursing Homes
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities should demonstrate an adequate level of care for their patients. Sadly, a large number of Chicago nursing home abuse and neglect cases involve those
Elder Abuse
Stage 4 Bedsore
With staffing issues in Chicago nursing homes, we’re seeing more and more stage 4 bedsores among nursing home residents. When a nursing home or living facility fails to notice or