The popularity of cycling for leisure, sport, and as a means of commuting to work or to run errands has grown to new heights. As far as safety against being exposed to the virus, it is difficult to find another activity which is more conducive to keeping a safe distance from others.
Every year, over 500,000 cases of elder abuse are reported in America, and many more cases go unreported leaving victims without help. One in ten elderly adults over 60 experience some form of elder abuse.
Approximately a month ago, on June 20th, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported about 21,000 confirmed cases and 3,649 deaths in the nursing home setting. One month later has the situation at nursing homes improved?
In mid-June, Illinois nursing homes were allowed to have visitors. Many nursing homes began the process of establishing the protocol immediately for these visits. If you have not done so, now may be a good time to reserve a date and time for such a visit.
The most common personal injury cases involve negligent actions of another person that cause injuries in a variety of circumstances.
In Illinois, a driver found to be legally responsible for a car accident will be liable for all damages including car repairs, property damages, and medical bills for personal injuries.
Overexertion, falls, and being struck by objects are the three leading causes of work-related injuries for U.S. workers. These injuries have a significant impact on lost workdays and workers’ compensation claims filed by workers every year.
The most likely perpetrators of elder abuse and neglect are adult children and/or spouses who live with the elderly person, and caregivers that provide care in the home or nursing home facility.
Under the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act, certain injuries that occur “off-the-clock” are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, as long as there is a direct link between work and the injury.