In the following infographic, we explore the highest settlement and trial verdicts of the year in Chicago. Â In this country, we are protected from the neglect and carelessness of others, and if you have suffered as the result of another’s...
State law requires Illinois assisted living centers to keep records of patient care and staffing. Maintaining these files allows the state to monitor facilities, ensuring care being rendered to nursing home residents is appropriate and safe. When misconduct is reported,...
Serious accidents – such as auto crashes, train derailments, and boating accidents – happen far too frequently. However, when liability for these incidents has to be determined, even the most simple-appearing accident can present complicated questions regarding liability and negligence....
If a spouse has suffered a severe, debilitating or disabling injury, one will most likely lose certain marital benefits that they have experienced since the onset of the marriage. Some of those benefits are obvious, such as a spouse cooking...
Many Illinois nursing home abuse cases are settled outside of the courtroom. However, whether you should settle depends on the unique characteristics of your claim. Ultimately, your settlement should take into account the facts and circumstances of the case, the...
What do you do when the Doctor’s office is closed, but you don’t want to go to the hospital for medical treatment? Urgent Care Centers fill in the space between the emergency room and the doctor’s office. Get acquainted with...