Those who entrust the care of family members to care facilities may expect their loved ones to receive an acceptable level of treatment, but this might not always be the case in every situation. The presence of neglect remains a prevalent concern for many nursing home...
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Birth injuries devastate Illinois families
If you’re one of many Illinois families who are expecting or have recently had a baby this year, congratulations are in order. Pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum days are exciting yet stressful times for expectant mothers and their families. Whether it’s your...
Reducing the risks of motorcycle accidents with defensive riding
Any type of collision could have the potential to place the safety and well-being of those involved at significant risk. However, with few protective barriers to mitigate the impact involved, crashes involving motorcycles may have a much higher chance of ending in...
Possible hazards of patient misidentification
While many medical facilities may put great effort into maintaining thorough recordkeeping practices, there may be no guarantee that errors will not occur. Lack of proper management of medical records can prompt a variety of risks that could pose a dire threat to the...
Get medical help if these symptoms arise after a collision
In Chicago and throughout Illinois, distracted drivers, people who consume alcohol before getting behind the wheel, sleepy motorists and reckless drivers who disregard traffic laws place you at risk when you travel by motor vehicle or as a pedestrian. If a motor...
Factors that may increase the risks of truck accidents
Many drivers in Illinois and elsewhere may be no strangers to the concept of sharing the open road with commercial vehicles while navigating to and from their destinations each day. However, this could still prove somewhat intimidating at times, as the idea of being...
Nursing home neglect and the risks of inadequate staffing
Those who reside in care facilities might not be capable of caring for themselves and may rely on staff members to provide them with a certain standard of treatment. Unfortunately, there might be certain scenarios in which patients might be denied an acceptable level...
What types of birth injuries may be medical malpractice?
While every pregnancy, labor and delivery is unique, sometimes unfortunate injuries occur. Sadly, substandard care can occur anywhere in Illinois, resulting in severe, sometimes life-threatening conditions for mothers and their infants. No matter how proactive you are...
Civil law versus criminal law regarding nursing neglect
Your loved one who resides in an Illinois nursing home can expect his or her caregivers to provide daily care in accordance with federal and state laws, as well as the accepted safety standards of the industry. Substandard care is inexcusable. In some cases, nursing...
The importance of seeking swift medical care after a collision
Being involved in a collision can be stressful and scary, and it might not always be easy to know how best to handle the situation. In some cases, the rush of adrenaline that may occur after a car accident could even act to mask health concerns, and some injuries...
