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Anyone with loved ones in a nursing home — or facing the prospect soon — should be aware of The Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act. It allows residents of nursing homes to install video and audio surveillance equipment in their rooms at the long-term care facilities to address the issue of…

When most of us hear the term “distracted driving,” the first image that comes to mind is of a careless person behind the wheel with a cellphone is hand. Certainly, this is the case many times and too common of a trend among drivers. However, there are more ways in which drivers can be…

Throughout Chicago, Illinois, mothers and fathers experience great joy when learning that a baby has been successfully conceived. However, sometimes accidents happen, resulting in serious injuries and the wrongful death of the baby and the mother. That happened recently when a pregnant woman was driving to her home after her workday ended. As she…

One reason you checked your loved one into a nursing home is because of the onset of Alzheimer’s. When the symptoms began showing up, you looked into your options. The first time you found your loved one outside, confused and disoriented, that’s when you knew it was time for the move. After all, some…

There are many pet owners in Chicago, Illinois. Hopefully, most of them keep their animals inside, behind a fence or on a leash, in order to prevent the animals from intruding upon the person or property of other people. If they don’t, and their animal bites someone, the owner may face a very expensive…

It doesn’t matter where you are or what time of the day it is, it’s important to remember that there could be a drunk driver in close proximity to your vehicle. This is scary, as you never know if this person will make a mistake that causes an accident. Since this is so serious,…

From time to time, residents in Chicago, Illinois, get hurt in accidents. In the worst cases, serious injuries and wrongful death can be the result. In those cases, the people who get hurt, or their next of kin, can seek legal remedies. One particularly tough injury experienced by some people after an accident is…

We’re currently barely halfway through the winter, yet we’ve already seen record breaking temperatures, significant snowfall and deadly pileups on Chicago’s icy roadways this season. While the majority of local adults have likely spent many winters driving in inclement weather, it’s important to remember that your teenage children have not. Ypur teens can benefit…

If you have never run into trouble on the road, it’s easy to believe that you’ll always remain safe. But accidents happen. You could be part of a motor vehicle accident at any time, even if you’re not at fault. There are many mistakes you can make as a driver. In some cases, it…

Despite hopes that winter would end early Chicago, Illinois, that hasn’t happened. The windy city has been the cold city, much to the distress of residents who dream of summer. Due to the ongoing low temperatures, there may yet be snowfalls before the weather improves. Snow can result in slippery sidewalks and corresponding premises…