Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Blog

Dec 21, 09 09:44 PM Senior Abuse Is an Ongoing Problem; One in Ten Is Harmed Each Year More than one in ten of citizens age 60 or older suffer from some kind of abuse every year: emotional, physical, sexual or financial.

Dec 20, 09 09:37 AM Senior Abuse Isn't Limited to Nursing Homes; Congress Is Considering Expanded Protection Both houses of Congress are debating elder justice provisions in connection with health care reform, providing additional attention to abuse of seniors.

Dec 3, 09 11:57 PM Who's at Fault? Juries Can Divide Up the Blame In personal injury cases, both parties have responsibility. In those cases, juries can assign partial responsibility and cut down awards accordingly. So even if you contributed to your injury, you can still seek justice.

Nov 29, 09 01:30 PM Even the Finest Nursing Facilities Can Have Unexpected Problems Even the best nursing homes can suffer from the unexpected, reminding us of the importance of vigilance - and the law of unintended consequences. In this case, the unintended seems to be Legionnaire's Disease.

Nov 25, 09 02:50 PM Holidays Are a Tense Time for Pets: Take Steps So Your Dog Doesn't Bite Holidays, with their unusual levels of noise and activity, are a stressful time for pets and can cause even the most even tempered dog to bite.

Nov 19, 09 12:45 PM Prepare for the Season: Keep Your Property Safe The best way to handle potential premises liability is to prepare your property to minimize the possibility of accidents - to make sure your house is a safe house.