When people in Illinois and across the country head to work, they are not thinking that they are putting themselves in danger of not coming home. Although some jobs involve inherent risks, employers should take all reasonable steps to protect their workers from injury...
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Nursing home maltreatment alleged to have caused death
According to allegations in a recently filed lawsuit, a Chicago area nursing home failed to properly care for a quadriplegic patient, and the staff's errors ultimately led to the man's premature death. The complaint alleges a chain of abuse and mistreatment that...
Wall collapse kills worker at Chicago Ford plant
Structural collapse is one of the most common hazards faced by construction workers in the Chicago area and elsewhere. Whether the work involves removal of a portion of an existing structure or new construction, the unexpected collapse of a wall or ceiling caused by...
Legal assistance after birth injury in Cook County
There are few things worse for expectant parents in Cook County than to learn that their baby has suffered an injury at birth that could have long-lasting consequences. Some of these issues are unavoidable and simply happen through uncontrollable circumstances....
Car crash with alleged drag racers claims life of Illinois man
When a family in Illinois is confronted with the loss of a loved one in a car accident, there are numerous issues that will arise. The automobile accident alone is a significant enough trauma even if there is not a fatality. When it includes the loss of a loved one,...
The role of cellphones in a fatal car accident in Illinois
In Illinois and across the country, drivers are constantly connected through use of smartphones and tablets. This has increased the frequency of drivers getting into accidents due to the negligence of believing they are able to multitask and use their phones while...
Car accident kills two in Cook County after alleged hit-and-run
Accidents are often unavoidable in Cook County. With any automobile accident, there is a chance that severe injuries and even fatalities will result. Regardless of the reason it happened, those who were involved will have a great deal to consider afterward. There can...
Federal rules for litigation of nursing home abuse could change
Many Illinois residents have had to make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. Making the decision is difficult in almost any case, but it isn't helped by the frequency of media stories regarding nursing home abuse, nursing home neglect and...
Pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit after a work-related fatality
Nothing can prepare a family in Illinois for the loss of a loved one in an accident at work. Although there are many jobs that are considered dangerous, some are more risky than others. An example of work that is known to frequently lead to the death of a worker in...
Patient harm can result from faults in doctor-nurse interactions
When an Illinois patient is in surgery or being treated by doctors, there might be a passing concern on their part and their family's part that a mistake might be made. Patients may be unlikely to consider the potential of a doctor's personality or behavior leading to...