Strom Yen Injury Attorneys Recent Posts
Life-Threatening Sepsis Continues to Plague Nursing Homes
In Illinois, approximately 6,000 nursing home residents are hospitalized with sepsis infections each year, and one in five of those residents do not survive. Sepsis infections have become an epidemic in nursing homes, costing Medicare millions of dollars each year.
More nursing home residents are being placed in “ultrahigh” rehabilitation and therapy. Is it necessary?
Medicare defines “ultrahigh” therapy as more than 12 hours of rehab or therapy per week and “very high” therapy as 9 hours per week. The University of Rochester recently published a study showing that from October, 2012 through April, 2016, the number of nursing home residents receiving “ultrahigh” therapy increased by 65 percent.
Workers Aren’t Wearing PPE. Here’s Why
Workers refuse to wear PPE because of lack of training, lack of availability, its appearance or because it is uncomfortable to wear. Even when mandated by OSHA, there are high levels of non-compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) in workplaces.
Understanding Dram Shop Laws in Illinois [infographic]
Under dram shop laws in Illinois, third parties can sue establishments that sell and serve liquor for damages caused by drunk driving accidents, if the driver was served alcohol at that establishment.
Lock Out Tag Out Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Lockout-tagout mistakes with powered equipment can result in serious injuries, including serious fractures, amputations or death. Employers are responsible for making sure that all workers understand the lockout/tagout procedures for any equipment that they are locking out or is in their work area. However, mistakes still occur because of failure
Weed Killer for Breakfast
Roundup, a dangerous weed killer containing a toxic agricultural chemical, has been found in certain oat-based breakfast cereals and granola bars.
The Deadliest Dangers for Construction Workers
In 2016, out of 4,693 job fatalities in the private sector, 991 deaths occurred in the construction industry and over half of these deaths can be attributed to what the Bureau of Labor Statistics calls the “Fatal Four.” With proper training and equipment, the deadliest causes of injuries to construction workers could be eliminated saving 631 lives each year.
Beware of Attorney Referral Services When You’re Injured and Looking for A Lawyer
You were hurt at work or in a car crash. You decide to hire an attorney so you call some phone numbers you’ve seen on television or heard on the radio. You talk to someone whom you believe to be an attorney. You make an appointment, and somehow you end up at a law firm you never actually called.
Death by SUV (Pedestrians at Risk)
The SUV revolution is one reason pedestrian deaths are on the rise. Between 2009 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities caused by motor vehicles in the United States increased by 46 percent. That same time period saw an 81% increase in pedestrian fatalities involving SUVs.
Don’t Overlook Eye Safety at Work
Many eye injuries can be avoided through improved safety awareness and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). About 2,000 job-related eye injuries occur each day in the United States. At least five percent of these injuries cause workers to miss one or more days from work.
