What is malpractice in Illinois? Many have heard the term, but what is malpractice? It is considered medical malpractice when a doctor, healthcare professional or facility breaches their duty to provide...
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We drink our morning coffee and drive to work without thinking about the role our brain plays in these everyday activities. Most of us take this vital organ for granted…until...
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When a dentist or other oral care specialist makes a mistake, a patient can suffer serious and often lifelong consequences. Victims of dental malpractice may endure permanent nerve damage, chronic...
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If you or a family member was harmed by a medical mistake or negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. However, filing a lawsuit and building an effective case...
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Nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable members of our society. None of us want to imagine our loved ones being mistreated by those who are supposed to keep...
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An elderly person should not lose their rights just because they move to a nursing home. Under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (210 ILCS 45), residents are protected from...
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We have all heard horror stories about nursing home neglect and abuse: bedsores, residents wandering the halls without supervision. malnutrition and dehydration, insufficient medical care and medication errors. Unfortunately, vulnerable...
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You’ve made the difficult decision to place your elderly parent in a nursing home. But, with so many facilities to choose from, how do you find the right one? They...
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When a family learns their newborn baby has cerebral palsy, or CP, their world turns upside down. While it is the most common childhood motor disability, many parents have more...
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Vulnerable elderly people in nursing homes are being mistreated with alarming frequency by those who promised to protect them. In fact, nursing home neglect and abuse is one of the...
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