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Sadness, Suicide And Elder Abuse
Aging brings upon many changes. The elderly population may experience changing health, body, mobility, daily schedules, abilities, living situations, and loss of friends, peers, and/or loved ones. These major end-of-life adjustments are triggers for stress, anxiety, and depression. They may even put some elderly people at risk for suicide. There are too many tragic stories […]
Nursing Home Abuse Extends Into Patient Finances
Nursing home abuse is a tragic reality in Chicago and across the country. But while physical abuse grabs headlines, financial manipulation and exploitation is also a serious issue. Elders are often unable to protect themselves. Nursing home staff members may take financial advantage of an elderly patient by stealing their identity, their possessions, their medications, by […]
Causes Of Brain Injuries
At Harvey L. Walner & Associates, our Chicago personal injury lawyers understand the nature of brain injuries. We know how serious they are and we understand the medical issues involved with a brain injury. We also understand the causes of brain injuries. In the smallest sense, every brain injury has the same proximate cause: trauma to […]
Can I Appeal A Social Security Disability Denial?
The vast majority of Social Security disability claims are initially denied. Fortunately, this is not the end of the conversation. A Social Security disability denial can be appealed. If your claim has been denied in the Chicago area, you should speak with our Social Security disability lawyer as soon as possible about filing an appeal. The denial […]
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
The question that serves as the title of this blog post is one we field quite often. And it’s a legitimate question. Our Chicago personal injury lawyer understands that the financial costs of an accident are quite significant, so it’s fair for you to be concerned about handling expenses. The reality is that it is impossible for […]
What Should I Do After an Accident?
The immediate aftermath of a significant wreck is quite important. Chicago auto accident lawyer Jon Walner has seen innocent victims lose their best chance at justice and compensation as a result of understandable mistakes made immediately after an accident. It’s important to start thinking about your legal rights as soon as you can after an accident. That’s […]
