Your Rights As a Nursing Home Resident in Illinois

7 years ago

Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes offer residents many protections against abuse and neglect and outlines specific resident rights that…

Nursing Home Guide: Medicare’s Nursing Home Checklist

7 years ago

In order to choose the best nursing home or long-term care facility for your loved one, Medicare offers several tools…

Pivotal Nursing Home Suit Raises a Simple Question: Who Signed the Contract? – The New York Times

7 years ago

I've written over the years about the dangers of forced arbitration. (See Class Dismissed: Concepcion and the End of Class…

Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act: A Winter Wonderland Can Cause Unexpected Injuries

7 years ago

Chicago winters can be brutal. Between the frigid temperatures, snow, and ice, sometimes it seems like spring may never arrive.…

Why You Need More Than “State Minimum” Car Insurance: You Get What You Pay For

7 years ago

In order to drive a car in Illinois, you are required to have auto insurance. In Illinois, you are required…

Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared & Stay Safe

7 years ago

Thousands of people will take to the roads to travel during this Holiday season. Unfortunately, inclement weather, crowded roads, and…

How to Pick the Best Nursing Home for Your Loved One

7 years ago

As the population in the United States continues to age, it is estimated that there will be 19 million Americans…

Independence Day Safety Tips for a Fun & Safe Fourth of July Holiday

7 years ago

It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever you…

H.R. 1215 – Closing the Courthouse Doors to Victims

8 years ago

The American Association for Justice reports H.R. 1215, the massive medical malpractice bill that also applies to nursing home and…

How Long After I’m Injured Can I File My Lawsuit?

8 years ago

If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, there is a time limit to bring a…