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Understanding the Most Common Forms of Nursing Home Negligence
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.
Learning that a loved one has suffered abuse and neglect at a nursing home facility can be highly distressing. Older adults are a vulnerable part of society, and learning that they have been harmed or taken advantage of often brings significant pain and sadness to the family of the loved one. Today, we are going to discuss common forms of nursing home negligence. It cannot be understated that if you believe your loved one has suffered from mistreatment at a nursing home, do not hesitate to contact a personal injury attorney who will aggressively and compassionately provide you and your family with the legal guidance necessary as you move to take legal action against the wrongful acts of the nursing home facility.
Steps to Take to Avoid Winter Weather Car Accidents
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 result in terrible, life-altering accidents.
Today, we will discuss how you can prepare your car before going out and driving in wintery weather and what you should keep in mind as you are out on the road during the winter. If you have suffered injuries in a car accident related to wintery weather, consider contacting an experienced personal injury attorney who will you be an advocate as you pursue compensation from your car insurance company. Unfortunately, car insurance companies are rarely generous. They may treat you unfairly or act like your accident was no big deal, which is the last thing you will want to deal with, particularly after just experiencing a car accident. Having an attorney by your side will likely make a positive difference as you pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
Understanding the Requirements to Qualify for Permanent Total Disability in Illinois
Work injuries can happen at any given time for numerous reasons. Many work-related injuries are not life-threatening, with the injured party being able to return to work relatively quickly. Unfortunately, however, some work injuries can be life-shattering and even life-threatening in some cases. When a severe injury befalls a worker, leaving them in some cases with lifelong medical complications, that worker may be eligible to receive permanent total disability through the Illinois workers' compensation program.
It must be noted that receiving permanent total disability is not always an easy and seamless process. This may be because the type of cases that qualify for total disability is generally worth a lot of money, which the employer may be unwilling to shell out without putting up a fight. This blog will look at the type of injuries that may qualify someone for permanent total disability. If you have been seriously injured at work, do not hesitate to contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney who will work to ensure your rights are protected while you pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim Against a Sexual Abuser in Illinois
When someone experiences sexual abuse, life as they knew it is irrevocably changed forever. The statistics of sexual abuse in the United States are straight-up horrifying. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women will have experienced some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime, while 24.8 percent of men will have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. Sexual abuse and its debilitating aftereffects can take on many forms. Sufferers may experience physical, mental, emotional, and psychological anguish related to their abuse.
What can sufferers do to help ensure their abusers are held responsible for the pain and suffering they have caused? Fortunately, those who have experienced sexual abuse have legal options at their disposal so that the individual who sexually abused them can be held responsible for the actions. This blog will discuss how those who have experienced sexual abuse may pursue a personal injury claim against their abuser. If you have suffered from sexual abuse, consider contacting an experienced sexual abuse injury lawyer who can ensure your rights remain protected and respected while working towards holding your abuser accountable for their heinous actions.
What to Know About Premises Liability Laws in Illinois
In Illinois, premises liability laws concern injuries sustained by welcomed individuals caused by hazardous conditions on a particular premise. According to the law, it is the responsibility of the party who controls the property to ensure that the property is in a condition that is reasonably safe for lawful visitors to the property or effectively cautions visitors of any conditions existing that may pose a threat of potential physical injury. In Illinois, to win a premises liability case, the plaintiff must be able to prove the presence of each of four circumstances. Notably, the kinds of hazards and harms that can give credence to a valid premises liability claim are numerous.
In most cases, premises liability claims involve slip-and-fall accidents, staircase falls, swimming pool accidents, and more. If you have suffered an injury on someone else's premises, consider contacting an experienced lawyer to ensure your rights remain protected and that you have a chance to receive the compensation you may be entitled to.
What Options Are Available for Receiving Compensation After a Hit-and-Run?
Anyone on the end of a hit-and-run accident knows what a dejected feeling it is to be left to fend for yourself and your damaged vehicle as the perpetrator speeds away. Such events can make you feel desperate, hopeless, angry, and so many other understandable emotions. As the driver speeds away, you may believe that there goes your chance of receiving any compensation related to your injuries from the hit-and-run car accident. Luckily, however, pursuing compensation, even in these sorts of circumstances, is not impossible.
You may also be pleased to learn that the at-fault driver is not the only possible source of compensation that you can pursue. If you have been injured in a hit-and-run car accident, do not hesitate to reach out to a knowledgeable attorney who will ensure your rights are protected and that you can pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
Investigating the Particulars Surrounding a Hit-and-Run Accident
Hit-and-run perpetrators often foolishly think that speeding away will absolve them of any responsibility for their crime. They frequently believe that by speeding away, their identity can remain unknown. This is markedly untrue. Often, there are many options for discovering a hit-and-run perpetrator. These options can include the following:
What to Know About High-Risk Careers and Workers’ Compensation in Illinois
Workers’ compensation in Illinois is a fundamental element of nearly every job in the state. Simply put, if you have a job in Illinois, it is more probable than not that you are eligible to receive workers’ compensation insurance if you suffer an injury at work or are made ill at work. While most workers in the state are qualified, some careers are considered high-risk and may result in workers utilizing workers’ compensation insurance multiple times in their careers. These high-risk occupations may include electricians, construction workers, and certain healthcare workers. Therefore, it is crucial that if you work in a high-risk job, you are aware of and understand the ins and outs of the workers’ compensation process before you ever need it.
In this blog, we will delve into what to know, and the do and do not’s of engaging in the workers’ compensation process when you are in a high-risk profession. But first, if you are ever injured or made ill at work, do not hesitate to contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who will work with you to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
What to Know About Medical Malpractice in Illinois
Medical malpractice is a term commonly thrown around, with few people knowing what it means. Medical malpractice is not a healthcare worker, such as a physician or nurse, making an honest mistake in a hospital or clinic setting. As with so many areas of life, honest mistakes happen. However, for medical malpractice to have taken place, there needs to have been negligence on the part of the healthcare professional or entity who performed the medical care, resulting in the injury or death of the patient.
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be costly and time-consuming since such cases usually require medical experts to evaluate what happened and determine whether there was negligence. If you have been injured from what you believe to be medical malpractice or a loved one was injured or passed away due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced attorney with experience in this field of law who can help you through the process to pursue the most favorable outcome possible in your case.
Pursuing Compensation for Herniated Disk Car Crash Injuries
Auto accidents can result in all sorts of injuries, many of which are severe. One prime example is a herniated disk. While they are not one of the more commonly thought of spinal injuries, herniated disks can still have a significant impact on the lives of those injured in car crashes. If you have suffered a herniated disk in a car crash, a qualified personal injury attorney can help you understand the compensation you may be owed.
What is a Herniated Disk?
Between each of the vertebrae of your spine, there are small, donut-like disks. On the outside, they are thick and tough. On the inside, there is a soft, jelly-like substance. A herniated disk is one in which that jelly-like substance seeps through a tear in the exterior portion of the disk. This seeping can irritate nearby nerves, which may cause numbness, tingling, or weakness in the limbs. It can also result in further degradation of the disk, which, over time, can lead to friction between the spine’s vertebrae.
What to Do and Not Do if You Have Been Injured in a Car Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,915 people perished in car accidents in 2021 alone. If the past has taught us anything, it is that accidents can happen at any time and for any reason. This is especially true when it comes to driving. Driving is a privilege and a necessary means of travel for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, the more often you drive, the higher the chances you will someday be in a car accident.
Being injured in a car accident can be a terrifying experience. It can also be an equally angering experience, especially if the accident was due to someone else's negligence. This blog will look at what you should do and not do if you are injured in a car accident. At the outset, it is essential to note that if you have been in a car accident, you should strongly consider meeting with an experienced car accident attorney who will work to ensure your rights are preserved while also pursuing the compensation you may be entitled to.
