Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: On the 31.05.01 I had a serious accident involving a cigarette lighter from an American manufacturer. After following careful refuelling instructions, the whole lighter burst into flames, severely catching my left hand on fire in the process. The injuries I received to my left hand were that severe that it required emergency medical attention…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Wrongful Death - August 31, 2015

  Question: My brother was drinking and got drunk at his motel. Left there drunk and went to a bar where they served him for a few more hours, knowing he was already drunk. My brother left there, wrecked his car and was killed. I’m mad at the bar owners that would keep serving him,…

FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall - August 31, 2015

  Question: I recently noticed several areas of bruising on my mother’s legs and arms, some new and some healing, and was told she has had several falls. Should I be concerned?

FAQ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

Question: My father has been receiving antidepressant medicine without my knowledge. I told them to stop it immediately because he’s been in such a fog, and the nurse said she would have to check with his physician. I’m my father’s power of attorney. Don’t I have a say in this? Answer: If your father is…

FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: You’ve mentioned the need to access a family member’s medical record in a nursing home several times, but my mother’s facility seems hesitant to allow it. Is there a law I can cite?

FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: I went to the state’s website for information on nursing homes in my area for placement of my mother. The information on inspections is old. How do I get current information to compare facilities?

FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: My mother’s physical strength has changed, but it doesn’t seem that the routine of care is keeping up. Can I request more?

FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: I’m comparing nursing homes for my mother and don’t know what to look for in the contracts. Do you have any suggestions?

FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: My mother became a nursing home resident about six months ago. Since then, she seems to be increasingly less active, depressed with loss of appetite, and declining in general health. The nursing staff doesn’t seem to have many answers and says it happens often. What can I do?

FAQ,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: My husband was injured 9 years ago. His case was finally won in September of 2002 after years and years of appeals. We are now told today that the insurance company has gone bankrupt and that the money is now backed by the State of Illinois. We have some serious doubts about the…