While entrusting the care of a loved one to a care facility can be an intimidating decision to make, it may also be the best path to providing for this person’s needs. However, while care facilities may boast the ability to provide a certain quality of care, things...
Cook County Wrongful Death Law Blog
Bicycle accidents could carry serious health repercussions
While many avid cyclists might choose to promote a safer riding experience by taking a defensive approach to cycling, there may only be so much one can control when riding near traffic. Should the actions of a nearby driver create a hazardous situation, cyclists may...
Possible causes and risk factors of driver fatigue
Fatigue could set in at virtually any moment, and drivers who succumb to similar issues may struggle to handle a variety of situations. Driver fatigue can take a significant toll on one’s ability to safely operate a vehicle, and drowsiness and fatigue continue to be...
Errors in medical labs could carry dire ramifications
There may be various steps involved with diagnosing a medical condition, one of which may pertain to medical laboratory testing. While waiting for the results of lab tests can be stressful enough on its own, patients in Illinois may also have concerns about the...
Reducing safety risks during the daily commute
The daily drive to and from one’s place of employment is a part of life for a multitude of individuals. Regardless of the length of their commutes, individuals in Illinois may have concerns about their safety, especially if this journey takes place during times of...
4 symptoms of nursing home neglect
It’s impossible for you to keep watch ’round the clock over your loved one in a nursing home. In fact, your inability to be present 24/7 was undoubtedly part of the reason you and your family determined that the time had come for your parent to transition to fully...
Nursing home neglect and the risks of poor hygiene
While individuals who reside in care facilities may rely on staff members to provide them with a certain quality of care, things might not always work out as intended. Lack of proper care could expose care facility residents to numerous health concerns, some of which...
The dangers of rear-end collisions
It could take as little as a moment of distraction or a sudden shift in traffic patterns for a rear-end crash to occur. While some rear-end collisions might lead to little more than minor damage to the vehicles involved and an inconvenience of time, the outcome could...
Dehydration: A serious issue in Illinois nursing homes
If your loved one is in a nursing home, they may have multiple or severe health concerns requiring treatment and supervision. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. Sometimes, a person can experience neglect or abuse in a nursing home. If you are worried that...
Evaluating the most dangerous types of collisions
It might come as no surprise that being involved in any type of collision can be a daunting process. Such an incident could occur under numerous scenarios and the fallout thereof could have a lasting impact on the lives of everyone involved. However, while any...
