If you’re one of many Illinois families who are expecting or have recently had a baby this year, congratulations are in order. Pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum days are exciting yet stressful times for expectant mothers and their families. Whether it’s your...
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Possible hazards of patient misidentification
While many medical facilities may put great effort into maintaining thorough recordkeeping practices, there may be no guarantee that errors will not occur. Lack of proper management of medical records can prompt a variety of risks that could pose a dire threat to the...
Get medical help if these symptoms arise after a collision
In Chicago and throughout Illinois, distracted drivers, people who consume alcohol before getting behind the wheel, sleepy motorists and reckless drivers who disregard traffic laws place you at risk when you travel by motor vehicle or as a pedestrian. If a motor...
Factors that may increase the risks of truck accidents
Many drivers in Illinois and elsewhere may be no strangers to the concept of sharing the open road with commercial vehicles while navigating to and from their destinations each day. However, this could still prove somewhat intimidating at times, as the idea of being...
Civil law versus criminal law regarding nursing neglect
Your loved one who resides in an Illinois nursing home can expect his or her caregivers to provide daily care in accordance with federal and state laws, as well as the accepted safety standards of the industry. Substandard care is inexcusable. In some cases, nursing...
The importance of seeking swift medical care after a collision
Being involved in a collision can be stressful and scary, and it might not always be easy to know how best to handle the situation. In some cases, the rush of adrenaline that may occur after a car accident could even act to mask health concerns, and some injuries...
Falls are a common cause of injury in nursing homes
Many individuals who reside in care facilities have health conditions that may make them more prone to involvement in fall-related incidents. The risks of a fall may be greater when nursing home residents in Illinois are denied a certain standard of care. There are...
Addressing some common types of medical negligence
There may be few things as stressful and scary as encountering the presence of negligence while seeking medical care. Unfortunately, medical negligence continues to be a common concern for many and such issues can have catastrophic results that could leave a person...
Taking steps to mitigate the risks of distracted driving
Most drivers may be aware of how vital it is to maintain constant awareness while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. However, this might not always be enough to prevent some drivers from succumbing to sources of distraction and even a moment of inattention may...
Nursing home abuse: Post-holiday realizations
Like many people in Illinois and throughout the country, you probably enjoy getting together with friends and family members for special occasions, such as a birthday or other holiday. Especially if you haven't seen your siblings or other close relatives in a long...