The American Industrial Hygiene Association recently issued a list of the leading construction health hazards. Like accidents stemming from construction negligence, the hazards cited on the AIHA list may lead to life-altering or fatal consequences. The AIHA recognized...
Month: June 2019
Police face high hurdles with legalized pot and driving
Legalized marijuana in Illinois presents challenges for the detection of impaired driving. Car accident risks may grow because state law enforcement authorities are unprepared to detect drivers impaired by marijuana.Unlike drunk driving enforcement, there is no breath...
Chicago nursing home blamed for deaths
A Chicago care center is being blamed for the death of a 92-year-old resident in 2017 from a staph infection after she suffered a severe bed sore. There were other incidents of neglect at this facility, according to a media report.Family members of the victim claim...
Most bed sores are preventable during in-home care
If your loved one resides at home but receives daily living assistance from a licensed in-home care provider, he or she likely has special care needs that impede his or her ability to live an independent lifestyle. It can be quite challenging to adapt to in-home care,...
Colonoscopy death leads to malpractice suit
Even routine medical procedures can lead to death when performed negligently. In one case, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against a St. Clair physician, a medical practice and a health care foundation for alleged medical malpractice during a routine colonoscopy...
