What Does Negligence Look Like for Dementia Patients?
If you don’t have experience with dementia patients, you are not fully equipped to handle their outbursts or might not have the patience to repeatedly remind them of something. It takes an empathetic person to properly care for older people with dementia. So how can you tell when the caretaker is neglecting a nursing home […]
How Criminal Charges Can Affect a Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve been in a serious accident, you may not know where to turn or what your legal rights are. After you’ve sought medical attention and taken some time to ground yourself, it’s best to get in touch with a lawyer. Whether you were in a car, were wrongfully hurt by a physician or defective […]
What Qualifies as a Permanent Injury in Illinois?
Accidents of all kinds can lead to injury. But sometimes the injury is more serious and leaves you permanently or partially disabled. Depending on the injury, you might not be able to return to work or lack a feeling of normalcy anymore in your daily life. Your life has completely changed because of this permanent […]
What Other Heartburn Medications Are as Dangerous as Zantac?
Individuals who suffer from conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have the option of taking antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), or H2 blockers. While antacids are useful for quick relief, they won’t do anything to prevent GERD. If you consult your doctor about this issue, it’s likely they’ll start by putting you on an H2 […]
How Fault Is Determined in Car Accidents Caused by Traffic Violations
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. Traffic violations happen all the time. They can range from something as minimal as parking in front of a fire hydrant, to something as dangerous as driving under the influence. A traffic violation […]
Landmark of Louisville Named One of Kentucky’s Worst Nursing Homes
Landmark of Louisville, one of the city’s largest nursing homes, has been deemed one of the worst nursing homes in Kentucky. According to state inspectors, more than a dozen of the facility’s 200 residents are in immediate danger of “death or serious mental or physical harm.” Landmark of Louisville is one of the largest long-term […]
Riding an E-Scooter While Intoxicated is Breaking the Law
E-scooters are quickly filling up cities around the country. Cruising up to 15 miles per hour, the rental scooters are all over Chicago. While many visitors and locals are taking advantage of the new and efficient mode of transportation, not everyone is operating the vehicles responsibly. Riders have been found riding the vehicles on sidewalks, […]
What Are My Legal Options When a Pharmacist Issues the Wrong Medication?
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. When you’re picking up medicine from a pharmacy, you’re usually filled with relief. You’ve been to the doctor, gotten a diagnosis, and now you’re ready to get your medicine so you can start […]
What Does the NFL Do When a Player Gets a Serious Concussion?
It’s no secret that football can be a dangerous sport. Because of this, the NFL has taken steps to ensure any player with a concussion is tended to as quickly as possible. This is done to prevent further brain injury. Over the years, a number of modifications have been made to their medical emergency protocols. […]
Am I Liable if Someone Else Driving My Car Gets into an Accident?
You may not think twice about letting a trusted friend or family member drive your car if the situation calls for it. However, you’re also probably not thinking “What happens if someone else is driving my car and gets in an accident?” These situations can cause some confusion with insurance companies and you may be […]
Superior Care Home in Paducah To Pay $2.2M in Damages
Superior Care Home nursing home in Paducah, KY has been ordered by jurors to pay over $2 million in damages to the Moore family after the passing of 92-year-old Mary Opal Moore. The lawsuit against the facility alleged gross negligence and failure to provide proper care. Tad Thomas and Brain Jasper of Thomas Law Offices […]
Can a Personal Injury Case Ever Be Reopened?
In most situations, a personal injury case cannot be reopened once a settlement has been reached. If the personal injury case went to trial, however, the way the case was closed determines whether or not it can be reopened. If a judge closes a case without prejudice, it can be reopened. But most personal injury […]
What Should I Give the Insurance Adjuster if I’ve Been in an Accident?
The Law Office of Mike Campbell has joined forces with Thomas Law Offices as of September 1st, 2020. Click here for details. Short answer: Nothing! If you are negotiating your personal injury case on your own with the at-fault party’s insurance adjuster, then you’ve probably dealt with a few things. First, insurance companies regularly switch […]
How Often Do Cars Catch on Fire?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, it’s estimated that 171,500 highway fires occur across the United States every year. Highway vehicle fires account for fires in passenger vehicles, freight road transport vehicles, and agricultural or construction vehicles. Approximately one in eight fires responded to by fire departments is a highway vehicle fire. The majority of […]
Top 5 Traffic Laws Broken by Illinois Drivers
While many Chicago and Illinois drivers obey traffic laws and are focused on driving safely, there are other drivers who may not prioritize traffic laws and how they keep others safe. When irresponsible drivers break traffic laws, they can potentially harm others in devastating accidents. In these situations, those who were wrongfully injured may look […]