When a person says goodbye to his or her loved ones as he or she heads out to work in the morning, there is no reason to expect that the person will never return. However, workplace hazards exist in many professions, exposing individuals to danger and the possibility...
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Maternal mortality in the US: We need to focus more on mothers
Parents planning a family rarely have as much excitement as when they first discover they are pregnant. The excitement often shifts to normal concerns like having a healthy pregnancy, making sure the baby is developing appropriately and creating a birth...
Where to turn after losing a loved one in a fatal car accident
In Illinois, each motorist is tasked with using reasonable care while driving, keeping the safety of other drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists in mind. Operators of semi-trucks must also comply with federal regulations regarding hours of operation, the hiring of...
Illinois nursing home death results in lawsuit
An Illinois woman is pursuing legal action against a nursing home where her aunt was a resident, the Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is seeking over $250,000 in compensation. The woman's aunt passed away while in the care of the nursing home. The woman...
What is the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect?
Expecting parents in Cook County may take every precaution possible during their pregnancy in order to ensure their baby will be healthy. Mothers often eat the right foods, exercise, take prenatal vitamins, and go to all prenatal appointments. Unfortunately, despite...
The ‘doctor-patient privilege’ and wrongful death suits
When a person in Illinois is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a physician or medical center, the issue of "doctor-patient privilege" comes up. Doctor-patient privilege allows a person to have their medical information kept private unless they agree to share it....
What are some causes of construction worker injuries in Illinois?
Construction workers in Illinois build our buildings, maintain our roads and repair infrastructure as needed. We rely on construction workers to do their jobs, but their jobs are not safe ones. Working at great heights or with heavy machinery can lead to disaster,...
Dehydration in Nursing Homes can Lead to Serious Medical Issues
As relatives age, many families opt to allow nursing homes to provide these relatives with necessary physical care and emotional support. Oftentimes, nursing facilities are the best possible option for aging or ill relatives. However, there are also times when these...
Judge gives family the go-ahead to pursue a wrongful death suit
One would think that those who pledge to uphold the law will not break the law itself. Unfortunately, there may be a "code of silence" between members of the Chicago police force that allows officers to get away with breaking the law, often with disastrous results.In...
Nursing home death lawsuit settled for $875,000
When a loved one is placed in a nursing home it is usually because they can no longer take care of their daily needs or that they need a certain standard of care that cannot be provided by loved ones. Oftentimes, a nursing home resident's medical provider will have...