Does My Treating Doctor or Hospital have any Obligations?

  Question: Does my treating doctor or hospital have any obligations?

How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

  Question: How much is my personal injury case worth?

Settlement Value of My Workers’ Compensation Case

  Question: What’s the settlement value of my workers compensation case based on?

Basic Workers’ Compensation Rights

  Question: What are my three basic rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act?

An American-Made Cigarette Lighter Caught Fire in My Hand

  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…

My Brother Died When Served More Alcohol

  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,…

Why 75% of Nursing Home Residents Fall: Unacceptable

  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?

Understanding Psychotropic Medication and Informed Consent: Families DO Have a Say!

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…

Gaining Access to a Resident’s Records

  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?

Evaluating Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities

  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?