nursing home abuse | February 24, 2017 Because you love and respect your parents, you do everything in your power to provide for their safety and comfort as they age. Often, this includes finding them a safe and clean nursing home facility when their physical and mental needs exceed what…
Work Accidents | February 24, 2017 If you work for a company with drug testing policies and safety incentive programs, you should be aware that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new rules designed to prevent those policies from being used to quiet…
Firm News | February 21, 2017 Surgical procedures typically involve an element of pain. While some pain is expected, medical negligence during surgery can lead to additional, unexpected pain. It is reasonable to question whether your surgery was conducted properly if you are not getting the answers you deserve about…
Defective Products | February 17, 2017 Is your baby’s food safe to eat? Or could a defective seal quietly be causing it to spoil or let in bacteria that could harm your child? A former compliance officer who worked at the Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, the United States firm that…
Car accidents | February 10, 2017 The odds are good that if you have a fairly newer vehicle with an airbag system, you probably also have what’s known as an “event data recorder.” This small device is similar to the “black boxes” that are installed in aircraft in order to…
nursing home abuse | February 7, 2017 There are many excellent elder care and nursing home facilities in Northern Chicago and the nearby suburbs. Unfortunately, sometimes even places with excellent reputations can fail to provide adequate care. In some cases, expansion and growth have left the nursing homes understaffed for…
Medical malpractice | February 7, 2017 Doctors prescribe medications in the hope of saving or improving lives. Tragically, medications can lead to serious medical issues or even death. In some cases, it is due to a doctor prescribing the wrong medication or a nurse administering the wrong dose. In others,…
Bicycle Accidents | February 7, 2017 For bicycling enthusiasts, there is a wide range of benefits that come from their chosen form of transportation. Biking reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Bikers are engaging in aerobic exercise that helps keep their body and heart in better shape. They can sometimes commute…
Work Accidents | February 1, 2017 In Illinois, the passing of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program has left some employees confused about how the Compassionate Use Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act relate. Here are some answers to frequent questions. Can you still be required to take…
Medical malpractice | January 26, 2017 In recent years, there’s been a push toward mediation over litigation in just about every area of civil law — and medical malpractice is no exception. Advocates of mediation over litigation for medical malpractice say that it promotes communication and can change the perspectives…