Fall-Related Brain Injuries Go Unnoticed Too Often in Nursing Home Residents March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Those who have suffered from a traumatic
March is National Nutrition Month – Nursing Home Negligence Can Lead to Malnutrition and Dehydration In long-term care and post-acute care settings, malnutrition is often
State Releases Final Report of Illinois Nursing Home Violators in 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its last quarterly report of nursing
2021 Justice in Aging Guide Identifies 25 Ongoing Nursing Home Problems State-licensed elder care and rehabilitation centers in Illinois may include assisted living facilities, and
Former Chicago Nursing Home Executive Has Sentence Commuted After Found Guilty of Largest U.S. Medicare Fraud Scheme Philip Esformes, who used to be a well-known
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements When an individual or a family member has to make the difficult decision about
As of March 19, public health officials in Illinois have recognized four long-term care facilities in the Chicago area reporting COVID-19 cases. This includes a
How to Prepare Your Nursing Home Complaint and Who to Contact The Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
A message from Attorney Steven Levin By now it seems self-evident that the nursing homes and assisted living centers housing many of our elderly and
IV infiltration occurs when fluid delivered by an IV line into the patient’s vein leaks into the surrounding tissue. Some medications, including chemotherapy drugs, can
Yes, you may be able to sue a doctor for your newborn’s hypoglycemia if they were negligent in failing to prevent or treat it. Medical
The average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois is $646,921 as of September 30, 2024. This information comes from the National Practitioner Data
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