There are a wide range of reasons Illinois families like yours make the hard decision to place a vulnerable or elderly family member in a nursing home. Perhaps one of the most common reasons this occurs is because in between working full-time, perhaps raising one’s own kids, and handling other everyday responsibilities, adding in the […]

In our state, there were 108,713 reported road collisions in 2022, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Since these crashes don’t occur every day, you might not know what to do if you have been involved in an accident. While you might know to call the police or medical personnel to assist with the accident, […]

Welcoming a child into the world should be a moment of pure joy. But for some families, those emotions are overshadowed by fear, confusion, and heartbreak when something goes wrong during delivery, such as oxygen deprivation. This occurs when a newborn does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or after birth. What are the risks […]

When medical care goes wrong, the emotional and physical aftermath can be overwhelming.   While doctors aim to help, mistakes sometimes lead to unnecessary harm. Patients who suffer from these errors often wonder what legal options they have, particularly when the harm causes more than just financial damage.   Suing a doctor for pain and suffering is […]

When a medical professional’s negligence has caused harm, it can become a malpractice claim. Before proceeding with a medical malpractice claim, you must obtain an affidavit of merit. This objective overview of the complaint from an independent medical professional establishes whether there is merit in moving forward with the case. Would that make medical malpractice […]

Sharing the road with tractor-trailers requires extra caution from drivers. These massive vehicles play a vital role in transporting goods across the US, but their size also introduces unique hazards for other drivers. One of the biggest risks is from their blind spots, often called “no-zones.” These areas are not just minor gaps in visibility—they’re […]

When you make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, you do this because you want them to receive the kind of attention and support they can no longer manage on their own. You trust that the facility will treat them with respect and meet their daily needs. This should […]

When something is “off” physically, such as an isolated pain or stomach distress, you’ll usually wait a few days to see if it will go away. If the problem persists, it’s time to see your doctor to find out what is going on. You’ll tell your doctor what you’re experiencing, and they’ll conduct an exam […]

You have a story to tell in the aftermath of a car accident. The first person you’ll tell that story to is the police, who respond to the scene. After that, you’ll recount what happened to your family, friends, and doctor. In every retelling of the accident, you’ll assign fault to who you think is […]

The human spine is an amazing and complex structure providing support and flexibility. Comprising 33 vertebrae divided into five regions—cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal—it safeguards the spinal cord while helping us move. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a significant health concern in the United States. Each year, approximately 18,000 new SCI cases are reported, […]

Getting into a car accident brings a lot of stress. In these cases, you usually know who is liable, and that usually falls on the other driver. But what happens if I’m hit by a company vehicle? Now the situation can get even more complicated, whether it is a delivery van, utility truck, or ride-share […]

Losing a loved one is a painful experience, but when that loss comes as a result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct, there’s often a deep sense of injustice along with that grief. In these heartbreaking moments, families have the legal right to seek accountability through a wrongful death claim to secure justice and financial […]

A doctor swears an oath to “do no harm” to their patients. Living up to that oath means providing a standard of care to patients regardless of gender, religion, political affiliation, or economic status. At least, that is the theory. In practice, patients can be denied medical treatment for a variety of reasons. However, there […]

Moving into a nursing home brings a host of financial concerns, chief among them being the fear of losing one’s hard-earned assets. It’s a common misconception that nursing homes can directly seize your property or savings, and finances can be a common target of nursing home abuse.  In reality, the situation can be much more […]

One of the first safety lessons our parents taught us growing up was never to take a ride with a stranger. Now, as adults, many of us do just that when we log onto our phones and click for an Uber or Lyft. These are the two most popular companies that have revolutionized the rideshare […]