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Tourism is a part of life in Chicago, so it’s not a surprise when the roads are backed up or when collisions take place with those who aren’t familiar with the city. Normally, you’d take public transportation or walk to where you want to go, but having to go across town, you opted to…

Wandering can be a significant problem for some elderly people with memory loss issues and other cognitive disorders. Some may become confused about where they are or where they’re going, potentially resulting in walking away from a nursing home and getting lost. If you have a loved one who tends to wander, it’s important…

Summer is a fun time of year, especially for those who love amusement parks in Illinois. Getting to the park can be just as dangerous as some of the most wicked rides, though. With many vehicles present, backed-up traffic can be difficult to handle as you approach the park. In the parking lot, those…

There is nothing scarier than being involved in a serious crash. It takes you by surprise and changes all your plans. You might have been thinking of going to work or have been in the middle of planning a vacation only to now have to adjust those plans to go to medical appointments, to…

Nursing home abuse is devastating to patients and those who find out that their loved ones have been abused. Victims of nursing home abuse may go through many months or years of pain and suffering before the truth comes out, and the shock that the family goes through is difficult, to say the least….

Traffic accidents can involve anyone from infants to the elderly. When they do, those involved are at risk of suffering serious injuries or death. When a child or elderly person is killed in an accident, it poses a significant problem for the court. The court has to determine a value for that person’s death…

When you think about your children’s lives after you pass away, one of your main goals is probably ensuring that things go smoothly. You want them to support each other in the wake of your passing. You want them to stay close for years to come. You want that tight family group that you’ve…

Poor lighting might not seem like a big deal during the day, especially if windows are nearby. However, when the light fades outside, lackluster lighting can become a real risk to those walking down hallways or through rooms. Medical facilities, in particular, have an obligation to maintain good lighting. Without good lighting, procedures could…

Some people discuss the contents of their estate plan with their loved ones before they pass away. This prepares everyone for what is going to happen when the person dies. There is a chance that knowing the contents of the plan might lead to issues after the death if things have changed. People don’t…

Car accidents can be dangerous or fatal, leaving people to deal with the consequences of a driver who was negligent or reckless. One such case took place on March 30 when an Illinois state trooper was killed on Interstate 94. This wasn’t the first time the trooper faced death. When the trooper was new…