Generally, pedestrians here in Illinois and elsewhere are prohibited from walking along major interstate highways. This is due to the danger posed by the higher speed limits on interstates and the presence of large vehicles such as tractor-trailers. However, there are...
Year: 2016
Illinois DUI car accidents are not just about alcohol
When people hear the term "driving under the influence," the most common thing that comes to mind is driving after drinking alcohol. However, with the dramatic rise in prescription painkiller and heroin usage that is plaguing the country, drivers who are under the...
Illinois suspects in hit-and-run car accidents usually caught
Many drivers who hit another vehicle and decide to flee instead of face the consequences rarely escape justice in Illinois. This is especially true if car accidents occur on the highway, where cameras, witnesses and heavy police surveillance are present. It is...
Laws that can help guard against nursing home abuse
Due to the alarming prevalence of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation throughout the country, most states, including Illinois, have enacted laws and created programs to protect senior citizens. In many states, the abuse of an elderly person of any kind is considered...
Proving liability in car accidents
Motor vehicle accidents often result in significant expenses. These can include the money needed to repair or replace a vehicle, medical bills and other long-term health care costs and increased insurance premiums if a driver is found at fault. Illinois residents who...
Family claims multiple care issues and nursing home abuse
As they age, many in Illinois will seek assistance from a reputable facility that can offer onsite care from medical practitioners. Those who reside in a nursing home or similar facility must inherently trust that their caretakers will be attentive to their medical...
Nursing home deaths continue in Illinois
Most assume that patients admitted to nursing homes are at the end of their lives. However, many people are admitted to nursing homes due to short-term issues that need the care of skilled professionals for a time before they are able to return home. A recent article...
DUI car accidents involving illegal drugs continue to kill
The overprescribing of opiates in the past decade has led to what many call a medical epidemic in the United States. Because of recent crackdowns on pharmacies and "pill mills," many who are addicted to opiates turn to heroin in order to satisfy their addictions. Many...
New federal protections will help prosecute nursing home abuse
In the past, those claiming that loved ones were mistreated, abused or died in nursing home care in Illinois were often required to resolve disputes via private arbitration, rather than in a court of law. This was due to clauses embedded in residents' contracts...
Tips to follow in the event of car accidents
While most significant and costly injuries occur after major car wrecks, even seemingly minor crashes can cause delayed issues for the parties involved. For example, even a minor hit on the head can cause a small but serious concussion and potentially result in...