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Should Nursing Home Investors Be Immune From Lawsuits?
The Florida legislature is debating legislation which would provide complete immunity for investors when a nursing home is sued. Per this legislation, only nursing home owners and staff could be named as defendants and held accountable in nursing home abuse lawsuits. There is great divide over this bill. Florida resident advocates sharply oppose the bill believing […]
Where’s the Justice for Our Elderly. Caps on Damages in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Elderly abuse is a frightening reality. For 21 days Dorothy Douglas, an 87-year old resident in a West Virginia nursing home, was victim to abuse. The elderly woman was not given adequate food and she was not properly cared for. Just 18 days into her nursing home stay, she died. A jury found a $91.5 […]
What Can Be Learned From Medical Malpractice Payouts
The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is a compilation of data about medical malpractice payouts. Anytime there is a written demand for a medical practitioner to “payout” it must be reported to the NPDB within thirty days. Verbal payout demands and payout demands made solely to the hospital (versus the practitioner) are not reported. Although […]
Will Illinois’ New Ban On Hand-Held Cell Phone Use Reduce Distracted Driving Accidents
On January 1, 2014, a statewide ban on hand-held cell phone use went into effect, and it makes talking on your hand-held phone while you drive a primary offense. That means you can get pulled over for it. Illinois already had a ban on texting while driving, but since handheld phone calls were allowed, it […]
CTA Train Climbs Escalator In Freak Accident
Update: The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the operator of the train had previously fallen asleep at the controls. On Monday, March 24, a Chicago Transit Authority Train crashed through a “bumping post” and climbed to the top of an escalator at O’Hare International Airport. At this point it appears that all the safety regulations […]
If I Was Injured In An Illinois Car Accident, But Live Out Of State, Can I Still Sue In Illinois
Yes, if your car accident took place in Illinois, you can sue in Illinois and that may be your only choice. You must file your lawsuit in the court which has jurisdiction over your case. So, you always have the option of suing in the state where the accident occurred, and under certain circumstances you […]
