What is a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit? Caring for the elderly is an honorable duty. In some cultures, caring for elderly family members falls solely to the family; assisted living, nursing homes, or elderly communities are not even considered. However,...
Read MoreNursing Home Neglect: An Inside Look at the Illinois System Choosing to enter a loved one into a long-term care facility or nursing home can be difficult. In addition to the many choices—location, cost, and services needed—there is also an...
Read MoreOven-Like Conditions Lead to the Death of 3 Women in Chicago Senior Housing Facility Residents Reported Oven-like Conditions and families noted thermostat readings of 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Families entrust senior living centers to help their loved ones complete daily tasks,...
Read MoreHow to File a Complaint Against a Doctor in Illinois If your doctor has displayed inappropriate behavior, you are entitled to issue a formal complaint. However, here’s the surprising truth: Making a formal complaint with a medical board probably won’t...
Read MoreSexual Abuse Statistics: The Surprising Truth Sexual abuse is a deeply troubling circumstance for victims and their families. Often, the effects of abuse for a victim are life-long. Furthermore, powerful organizations like churches, medical institutions, and athletic groups frequently choose...
Read MoreInstitutional Negligence: What it Means, Who’s to Blame, and How You Can Achieve Justice Victims of institutional negligence are entitled to hold the organization that overlooks or covers-up medical misconduct liable in a court of law. Institutional negligence is when...
Read MoreThere are 1.3 million people living in nursing homes. As the number of people residing in these facilities grows, some may not be receiving the level of care they deserve. Congress passed the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) of...
Read MoreAt Hurley McKenna & Mertz, we pride ourselves on being informed when it comes to current news that affects our clients. Once a month, we round up a list of articles that impact our practice areas, including but not limited...
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