A mother says she’s “horrified” after the body of her 19-year-old daughter was found inside an Illinois hotel’s walk-in freezer — a day after she apparently walked into it drunk, according
Source: Teen found dead in walk-in freezer after hotel party | New York Post
Sounds incredible. Civil damages may be sought against the hotel, but it will take a lot of investigation to find out how this happened on her own. The hotel will be able to use the woman’s intoxication as a defense.
If you suspect someone has been subject to Nursing Home neglect or abuse make sure to call the Illinois Department on Aging hotline at 866-800-1409.
You may also contact the nursing home ombudsman in the county in question.
What does Nursing home abuse and neglect look like?
It may involve inadequate nutrition or fluid intake;
Dirty or unsafe facilities;
Resident falls;
Medication problems;
Residents leaving the premises without supervision;
Use of physical restraints without medical necessity;
Failure to meet government rules; or
Failure to provide reasonable care to protect the residents.
If you think something may be wrong in the nursing facility make sure to contact the Illinois Department on Aging, and contact the lawyers at Williams and Swee to discuss your options.
All cases are taken on a contingent fee basis. We only get paid if you recover. Call 309-827-4371.
Makes sense that access to medical treatment and the applicable records help with the case because Social Security Disability is all about proving your medical condition keeps you from working.
BLOOMINGTON — Police are seeking a man charged with posting on Facebook sexual images of residents of a nursing home in McLean County.
Source: 2 accused of posting sexual images of nursing home residents | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com
The State fined the nursing home for failure to protect its residents. Nursing home may also be subject to civil damages for the same violations.
If there is one thing you can do to help protect the value of your automobile injury case, then do not delay.
Do not put off going to the emergency room or prompt care at the time of your collision.
Make sure that you schedule your doctor appointment as soon as possible.
Tell your doctor about all your problems and how they are related to the motor vehicle collision.
Do not neglect to schedule follow up appointments.
Make sure that you follow doctor orders.
Remember to explain how you are feeling. Do not exaggerate, but do not under report your pain either. It does no good to tell the doctor you are fine, if you are hurting.
Describe how you are limited as a result of your injuries.
The insurance company is closely reviewing your records to use them against you, and will take things out of context that sound innocent or might not seem a big deal to you.
Questions about what to do today? Feel free to contact Illinois injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.