For many of us, the thought of nursing home negligence is entirely incomprehensible. How could someone ever think it would be ok to abuse or neglect some of the most vulnerable members of society? But unfortunately, nursing home negligence occurs all too often across many states in the county. In a recent blog, we discussed some of the most common forms of nursing home negligence. Today, we are going to discuss the reasons why such egregious neglect and abuse occur.

Workers' compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who are injured or experience an illness caused by their job. Illinois is a no-fault system, meaning employees do not need to prove that their employer was responsible for their injuries in order to receive benefits. The benefits provided by workers' compensation may include medical expenses, compensation for lost wages, and rehabilitation services. Ultimately, workers' compensation aims to ensure that employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job can receive the necessary support and care while reducing the …

When we bring a family member to a nursing home facility, we entrust that facility to our loved one's well-being. Sadly, nursing home negligence is a serious issue that has gained increased attention in recent years. Neglect is defined as the failure of a caretaker to provide adequate care, which can result in physical harm, emotional distress, or even death. Many forms of nursing home neglect manifest themselves in various ways. This may include physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, and medical neglect.

As we enter the month of February, temperatures are dropping, and roads are slick with snow, ice, and sleet all across Illinois. While the winter can be beautiful and picturesque across many areas of our state, the risk of weather-related car accidents is something that we must always be mindful of whenever we get behind the wheel. There is a common saying that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Unfortunately, during the winter in Illinois, failing to prep your car before you drive in adverse wintery conditions and keeping in mind safe driving tips while you are out on the road can …