Personal Injury - August 7, 2013
Nursing Home Neglect Elderly Dental Hygiene Nursing home administrators are expected to be aware of every area of medical care administered to their residents. All medical staff should be educated on how to provide this care to meet federal standards. Unfortunately, much of the care in nursing homes does not reach proper standards. Many…
In the News,Personal Injury - August 6, 2013
Elder Care Neglect Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.1 The air sacs may fill with fluid, causing severe coughs, fever, chills and difficulty breathing.1 The infection may be bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic. Pneumonia can range from mild and curable to life-threatening. Frequent bed turning helps prevent…
In the News,Personal Injury - August 5, 2013
Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Catheter Ablation A heart procedure, named a catheter ablation procedure, may be an effective alternative for treating atrial fibrillation, the leading cause of strokes in the U.S. Generally, the procedure has been considered secondary to medication; however, recent findings indicate the procedure may be more effective than medication.
Personal Injury - August 5, 2013
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Book As part of a service to our clients, our prospective clients and to our friends, you are welcome to pick up a FREE copy of workers compensation trial lawyer and partner Mark Weissburg’s published book.
Personal Injury - August 2, 2013
Personal Injury Golf Related Injuries According to the National Golf Foundation there are just under 13 million core golfers and over 27 million golfers in the U.S. and that number continues to grow. A typical golfer will play around 35 rounds a year not including all the time they spend practicing. As the game…
Personal Injury - July 26, 2013
Bed Sores Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores or bedsores, are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that result from prolonged pressure on the skin.1 Pressure ulcers often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body including the heels, ankles, buttocks, or hips. Pressure ulcers can be alleviated and potentially…
In the News,Personal Injury - July 25, 2013
Mental Capacity Retention in Elderly Mental Capacity Study A recent study that compared a group of elders born 15 years apart revealed that elders might be retaining their mental capacity, despite old age.
Personal Injury - July 24, 2013
Protecting the Vulnerable From Abuse and Neglect If you have witnessed the abuse of an elderly person or are concerned that someone you know is being abused or neglected, report it to the Elder Abuse Hotline in Illinois at (866) 800-1409. Then, call a Chicago nursing home abuse attorney for legal assistance. Elder abuse is…
Personal Injury - July 23, 2013
Nursing Home Abuse: Physical Restraints Physical Restraints The use of physical restraints is a source of concern for nursing home families, loved ones, and advocates for residents. “Physical restraints” are defined as any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident’s body that the individual cannot remove…
Personal Injury - July 15, 2013
Illinois Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle and Truck Collide Over the past two days, there have been two horrific collisions between motorcycles and trucks. During the summer months, motorcycle riding increases and it is essential that everyone be aware of their surroundings while on the road. Below are two accounts in the last two days of…
