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...
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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...
Truck accident injuries held to stricter standard than car wrecks
The thought of two cars colliding causes shivers up your spine. While that situation can absolutely end in fatalities and serious injuries, there is another type of vehicle collision that has the probability for the most severe injuries. Those accidents are the result...
Study finds many nursing homes are woefully understaffed
A nursing home should be a place where a Cook County resident may live knowing that their medical and personal care will be attended to by competent medical professionals and facility staff. Individuals who choose to move into nursing homes often do so because they...
Survivor benefits for child after parent dies in work accident
After a sudden and tragic accident, family members often face their worst fear with the passing of a loved one.There are many ways in which a person can be the victim of a tragic fatal accident. However, one that many sometimes do not think about is the possibility of...
What to do in the moments following a car accident
Knowing what to do after an unexpected car accident can make all the difference for victims. What victims do following a car accident can be important for their health and preserve important legal protections that can help them with medical expenses, lost wages during...
Construction worker seriously injured in Illinois
Workplace accidents, whether they cause serious harm and injuries or death, can have a significant and negative impact on victims and their families.A recent construction accident in an Illinois community a little over an hour northeast of the Cook County area left a...
Legal protections for victims of a missed diagnosis
A missed diagnosis can be devastating for victims and their families. When a patient entrusts their medical care to their doctor or other healthcare professional, it is important they are familiar with their options if their trust was violated and a diagnosis was...