When a baby or infant suffers brain damage early in life, that child can endure great difficulties in cognitive and physical development. Cerebral palsy is a condition that is caused by damage to a baby or infant's developing brain. Children with this condition have...
Month: June 2015
Legislature passes changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act
Workers in Illinois may have to face some changes in their workers' compensation plan if they have been involved in an accident and have been injured at work. In a recent amendment move in the Illinois State House of Representatives, Democrats have made an attempt to...
Car accidents can be financially taxing
Car accidents claim many lives every year in Illinois. And, even if car crashes are not fatal, they can inflict serious injuries to the victims, causing permanent disability in many cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidents...
Long-Term Care Ombudsman protects nursing home residents
As people age, they often develop long-term health problems that can require them to enter care facilities that are designed to meet their medical needs. Unfortunately, sometimes residents end up being abused or neglected by staff workers, or even victimized by other...
