Accidents happen, or so they say. However, not all accidents are purely accidental. Some are based on the negligence of another, or the inability to take 'due care' and this directly impacting the well-being of another. When a worker suffers a fatality on the job,...
Month: August 2018
Malnutrition and dehydration in nursing homes. Yes, it happens
The issues of malnutrition and dehydration in nursing homes were troubling enough to warrant attention from the U.S. Congress. In 1987, Congress passed the Nutrition and Nursing Home Reform Act, which requires nursing homes to "assess the nutritional status" of their...
Acts of nursing home that could result in death
The decision to move a loved one to a care facility can be a difficult choice to make. There can be several reasons behind this, but one of the positive aspects a nursing home facility can offer a loved one is access to round-the-clock care. Most patients who spend...
Truck accident kills cyclist
There are all kinds of ways to approach your morning commute into Chicago. Some live in the city and have the luxury of walking. Many take the train or their own vehicle or car-pool into the city. Still yet, some bike, especially when the temperatures are fair in the...
What could a serious car accident injury look like?
One minute you're driving along, all is normal and right and, in the next split second, your life and the life of your loved ones changes in an instant. That's how quick a car accident can impact your life. Here is what to consider if you believe your own or a loved...
What are the ‘fatal four’ causes of construction accidents?
Construction workers are a common sight in Illinois, especially during the summer when construction workers and orange barrels seem to be ever-present. However, whether they are erecting a building, fixing a street or performing any other type of task involving...