It's terrifying to think that our loved ones could be here today, gone tomorrow. However, that is the horror that some Cook County families face after a fatal car accident. Fatal car accidents could be caused by any number of factors.Finding out the events leading up...
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Financial implications for worker’s family after work accident
Losing a loved one in a sudden, unexpected way can be so devastating to family, friends and more. One way that has and will unfortunately continue to happen to Cook County residents is when a loved one dies in a tragic accident due to construction negligence.Proving...
Woman alleges item was left inside her after Chicago surgery
Have you ever left for work in the morning, but couldn't shake a nagging suspicion that you had forgotten something? Maybe you think the garage door was left open, or you can't locate one of your credit cards. Either way, it's not a good feeling to have. Well imagine...
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...
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...