The start of a new year is traditionally seen as a time of change and new beginnings. In Illinois, this is literally true, as it means that some new legislation (or additions to older laws) become effective. One such a change to an older law which became effective on...
Month: January 2017
Nursing home deaths, abuse and neglect under the limelight
An Illinois nursing home has been sued by two social workers, both ex-employees, who are alleging that they lost their jobs because they refused to falsify records of patients. The employees were given instructions to create false medical records related to cases of...
Bad weather equals increase in car accidents
The mid-December cold spell has resulted in Illinois drivers having to battle icy roads and hazardous driving conditions. The icy rain has caused very hazardous driving conditions, resulting in numerous car accidents leading to injuries and possibly fatalities. While...
Nursing home abuse — statistics paints scary picture
Across the United States, including Illinois, more and more families are forced to place their elderly loved ones in care facilities and nursing homes, as they do not have the skills, nor the resources, to see to the needs posed by these individuals. When an elderly...