Filing a claim for a work-related injury can be confusing. Do you need to file paperwork with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (the “Commission”)? What proof will you need? Do you [...]
In the United States, approximately 15,600 nursing homes care for more than 1 million patients. Caring for people with serious illnesses, some caused by the effects of aging, is a difficult [...]
For some, motor scooters are just a fun form of transportation. Others buy or rent them to help cut down on automobile traffic in downtown Chicago while doing their part to save the environment. [...]
Sometimes we all need a little help. An older or disabled person may need the kind of assistance that is primarily offered in long-term care facilities and nursing homes. For instance, Mary’s [...]
Millions of people use public transportation every year, especially in big cities like Chicago. It’s common sense to expect to be safe on the city’s buses and trains. However, it’s also common [...]
After suffering a work-related injury, you may not know where to turn. The workers’ compensation system seems complicated with difficult rules and regulations. Maybe you have been wondering if [...]
Sometimes help is available. We either don’t know about it or think it doesn’t apply to us. Workers’ compensation benefits are just one example of a useful benefit that not everyone can get. To [...]
Many of us have visited or worked in long-term care facilities and seen conditions ranging from home-like to horrible. In some cases, elderly residents face exploitation, neglect, and abuse. Even [...]
Most Illinois employers buy workers’ compensation insurance. After all, Illinois law requires it, and most Illinois employees qualify for this important benefit. When does your workers’ comp [...]
Whether you or a loved one live in a long-term care facility, you need to understand how to recognize signs of nursing home neglect. It’s not always easy to spot. However, proper care is critical [...]
