Maybe it’s time for you to hold their hand? Symbolic or literally – your loved one must be vigilantly cared for when they can no longer care for themselves. Nursing homes are required by law to provide non-negligent care. Is your loved one being properly cared for? Federal law is quite clear on the “big…
New data released in October 2014 (for the year 2012 – most recent) by the U.S. Dept. of Transportationshows “large trucks” involved in 3,753 fatal crashes also involved 115 “invalid” licenses. Invalid license has been defined as: Those who had either no license or did not have a valid license or proper endorsement for the class…
Proper initial assessment, follow-up and treatment of pressure sores (a.k.a. “bed sores” or “decubitus ulcers”) is critical in the nursing home environment. First, the proper “stage” should be noted at assessment: Generally, pressure sores can be classified into four (4) “stages” as noted in this picture or “unstageable” (although “unstageable” can be questionable if there…
Pressure sores or bed sores a.k.a. “decubitus ulcers” are simply unacceptable to arise in the nursing home and hospital context. Worse, they should not go so untreated that they become septic resulting in potential premature – or wrongful – death. In fact, one part of Federal Law requires that quality care be provided nursing home…
Police play important roles in security and, sometimes, as witnesses. I am often asked about police coming to the scene and the tickets issued (or not) and what it all means in the civil context (as opposed to criminal) case. My clients are often surprised about the ticket issued. I have written on that extensively…
Fraud is a serious allegation. It is serious to prosecute. It is serious to defend. Illinois law (and Federal law for that matter) require stricter pleading to make out a case or the fraud count(s) will be dismissed. This stricter pleading is sometimes referred to as “heightened pleading” or “pleading with specificity”. Illinois law is…
Business or commercial litigation of any sort requires planning a.k.a. strategy. Whether the situation involves plaintiff or defense posture (or both), careful thought and exploration of the myriad of issues is an absolute must. Lawyers are required to reasonably investigate a matter before filing a new case – or perform some “due diligence”. Same is…
Multiple “levels” of rules exist in law – from the Constitution all the way down to administrative rules and then the cases interpreting all of them. Skilled and experienced lawyers know how to employ them on your behalf – or in your defense every inch of the way throughout your case if necessary and possible.…
Will your lawyer actually take that step to file a lawsuit if necessary? Or will your attorney do what I call “short settle” and never step foot in court? There are times to settle outside of Court and before ever filing suit – and often. However, I see too many lawyers taking the first offer or what I…
Trucking accidents can be the most deadly. It is obvious and goes without saying that the sheer weight and force behind such a 5-ton+ behemoth can result in serious injuries by even the slightest bump much less at “normal”, or worse, high speeds. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation…