Illinois families who make the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home will not do so lightly. There are many issues that can lead to a person requiring constant care at a facility: from a family being unable to provide adequate care themselves to a person who...
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Teen killed in car accident while mowing lawn
Car accidents in Illinois often involve those who are sharing the road. However, these incidents can happen under any circumstances and affect people who are simply minding their own business, taking care of other tasks nowhere near the road, or even in their homes....
Steps employers should take to avoid a work-related accident
It is an unfortunate reality that workers in Illinois and throughout the United States can be injured or killed in a work-related accident. Understanding the frequency of certain injuries, the types of injuries that can result, and the highest risk factors associated...
Illinois hit-and-run kills woman and injures her husband
Traffic laws are in place in Illinois and across the U.S. to make sure that drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians share the road and are as safe as possible. When one of these laws is violated, it can lead to an accident with serious injuries and even...
Study looks into online medical mistakes
For patients in Illinois and across the U.S., new technology that allows medical visits to be completed over the internet might seem convenient. These programs, however, are still in their infancy and research is continuing to determine their safety and usefulness....
Medical malpractice death shown to be a common issue
Recent research has shined a light on the frequency of people who die because of medical malpractice. This is an issue that can affect people in Illinois and throughout the U.S., and other studies have corroborated the determination that the number of death claims are...
FDA seeks to avoid patient injury from medication errors
People in Illinois and across the U.S. who go for treatment to a medical professional expect to receive the right care to improve on their illness or condition. Part of that is often receiving medication. Unfortunately, one of the most common mistakes that affects...
Fatal car accident reveals read-end driver had meth equipment
Losing a loved one in a car accident is never easy. Those in Illinois who face the loss of a loved one in a fatal car accident need to know how and why the accident happened. This is why it is imperative that a full investigation into the actions that precipitated the...
Research examines the risk to a patient due to medication errors
When a patient is receiving treatment for a medical issue in Illinois, he or she might not realize the frequency with which medical professionals make a mistake. These errors can run the gamut from giving the wrong diagnosis to a negligent surgeon performing surgery...
Proposed Illinois legislation centers on nursing home abuse
America's aging population has been the focus of many headlines lately, particularly as it relates to nursing homes. Earlier this month, a report indicated that potential budget cuts may force many seniors in Illinois to enter nursing homes. Currently, approximately...