Burn Wound Classification And Negligence

When a person is injured in an accident, you may think of broken bones, lacerations, or maybe even head trauma. Not many people think about burns unless a person is inside a house that is on fire. However, burns can happen in a variety of ways and they’re more common than you may think, causing […]

Chicago Mcdonald’s Workers File Lawsuit Over Workplace Violence

When people think of workers’ compensation cases, they may imagine incidents such as falls or injuries caused by heavy equipment and other machinery. While these cases are common, many do not know that intentional acts such as workplace violence are just as common—if not more so. Workplace violence affects 2 million workers in the United […]

Dangers Of Nursing Homes

People are often hesitant to put their loved ones in nursing homes, and for good reason. While we expect that our loved ones would get the best care in a skilled nursing environment, this is far from reality. Nursing homes are doing a lot of things wrong, as witnessed by the number of complaints these […]

Know Your Rights In A Nursing Home

If your loved one is in a nursing home, you may be concerned about their care. Maybe you feel as though they are being neglected. Does your family member seem to constantly sick or injured? Is he or she treated like a second-class citizen? When your loved one moved into the facility, he or she […]

Illinois Nursing Home Sued For Taunting Patient With Dementia

We expect that when we make the tough decision of putting our beloved family member in a nursing home, they will be treated with respect and dignity. While some nursing homes do go above and beyond to ensure your loved one is taken care of, this is not always the case. Sadly, some nursing home […]

Conagra Sued Over Defective Cans Of Cooking Spray

Chances are, you have used PAM and other cooking sprays as you prepare meals for yourself and your family. While these products may seem harmless, they have actually caused serious injuries for many users. Conagra, a food product manufacturer based in Chicago, has had 17 product liability lawsuits filed by consumers in September alone. Its […]