There are thousands of people in Chicago and the surrounding areas who have relatives residing in nursing homes. For the most part, the people who work at nursing homes are caring and provide the best treatment for those residents. However, as the occasional news story reminds us all, there is the potential for abuse and neglect in nursing homes in Chicago and throughout the nation.
Elder abuse and neglect comes in many different forms
Multiple crashes occur at the same accident scene in Illinois
Car accidents involving multiple vehicles are not rare, but the collisions involved usually don't occur at two separate times at the same accident scene. However, that was the case recently in Illinois as a bus, pedestrian, police vehicle and another vehicle were all impacted in a strange series of events on January 4.
Protecting construction workers during the winter
For the men and women who work outdoors in Illinois, the winter months can be brutal. Between the frigid temperatures and the wind, the conditions can be rough, and in some circumstances, they can be quite dangerous. It is especially important for construction workers to know how to stay safe while working outdoors and for employers to protect them from harm as much as possible.
Know your legal options after a dog attack in Illinois
There are millions of people in America who have pet dogs, so it can be difficult to see how these animals can present a danger. The whole concept of "man's best friend" can leave many people with a false sense of security around dogs. Unfortunately, dogs can and will attack people in certain situations. These incidents can leave Illinois residents with serious injuries and, in the worst-case scenarios, life-altering deformities.
