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March 15th, 2016

Suffering in Silence – Elder Emotional Abuse In Illinois and Its Signs

When most people hear about elder abuse taking place in a nursing home or care facility, the first thing that comes to mind is physical abuse by a facility employee. Horrific images of senior citizens being slapped, tied to their beds, or suffering varying degrees of bodily harm are easy to imagine. The American Public...

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March 9th, 2016

Chicago Area Hospital Settles Malpractice Suit for $12 Million

When she was first admitted to Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest to deliver her child, all was well. The fetal monitoring strip indicated that her baby was in good health and fully viable at the time that labor began. Like many hospitals, the mother was administered a dose of Pitocin, a powerful drug...

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March 4th, 2016

Airline in Hot Water Over Spilled Coffee In Illinois

Just this month, attorneys affiliated with filed a lawsuit in Chicago against Spirit Airlines. The suit alleges that a flight attendant negligently spilled a hot liquid on a passenger causing injury. Of course, this isn’t the first time that an airline has been sued over a hot spill. A woman sued Continental Airlines for emotional...

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February 29th, 2016

Nine Students Injured in Beach Park Accident

North of Chicago in Beach Park Illinois, a school bus that stopped in traffic with 56 students onboard was rear ended by a semi-trailer truck. That bus was then pushed into another semi-trailer truck that was stopped in front. As a result, nine children were injured and transported to Vista West and Vista East Hospitals...

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February 24th, 2016

Chicago Hospitals with High Injury Rates Will Lose Millions

It was recently announced that the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have decided to penalize certain hospitals that carry high rates of infection and injuries. As a result of this penalty, certain hospitals may lose 1% of their Medicare reimbursements, which may cost these facilities an estimated twelve million dollars. The Illinois hospitals...

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February 19th, 2016

Chicago Hospital Sued for Millions Over Child’s Death

Where do you turn if you are sick and in need of immediate medical assistance? You turn to your nearest hospital emergency room, of course. If your circumstances can wait a day or two, you make an appointment with your doctor. But, when the situation is so serious that help is needed right away, you...

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February 15th, 2016

Chicago Pet Owners Beware – Dog Attacks Can Cost You

You love your dog. You pamper them, give them treats, and walk them everyday. When it comes to the household pecking order, the dog might even rank higher than some family members. And who could blame you? That is why it is important to train and familiarize your dog with its surroundings. If that pet...

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February 10th, 2016

Chicago Slip and Fall Season is Officially Here

In the hit television show Better Call Saul, comedian Bob Odenkirk plays an unscrupulous attorney that straddles the line between petty criminal and brilliant attorney. In one episode, he describes his less than admirable past to a couple of hoodlums looking to make a quick buck. He tells the story of Slippin’ Jimmy, a young...

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February 2nd, 2016

Multiple Injuries in CTA Bus Crash

A recent late night accident along South Lake Shore Drive left 5 people injured and multiple vehicles destroyed, including a CTA bus. The collision took place near the 3200 block of South Lake Shore Drive, in the Douglas neighborhood. Chicago Police responding to the scene found several cars damaged, some even overturned. Investigators believe the...

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