Allegations of unnecessary procedures at Chicago hospital
Many people in Chicago were likely quite disturbed to learn about the alleged scandals involving Sacred Heart Hospital on the West Side. Last month, federal agents arrested the longtime owner of the for-profit hospital, in addition to another hospital executive and several physicians. Federal investigators believe that these people and others were involved in various […]
Nursing home may close after widespread patient neglect
Some of the most disturbing personal injury cases are those that involve nursing home neglect or abuse. Deciding to put a loved one into a long-term care facility is not an easy step, and it is important that families can trust the health care professionals at these facilities to treat their loved ones competently and […]
Nursing home neglect?: Maggots infest nursing home resident’s ear
You would think it would be impossible for someone living at an allegedly clean nursing home to have maggots infest her ear. Think again. A family in Cook County has filed a lawsuit after a hospital removed 57 maggots from their loved one’s ear. They claim that the Arlington Heights nursing home failed to properly […]
Well Deserved $8 Million Dollar Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
Nursing home abuse is always tragic and often compounded by the fear or inability of the victims to communicate what is happening to them. That is why we at Grazian and Volpe are always pleased to see justice served to those who do not take care for the safety and well-being of our elderly. A […]
More Information on the Prevention of Bed Sores in Nursing Home Patients
Many of our clients at Grazian and Volpe and readers of our blogsite at myaccidentlaw.com appreciate as much information as possible to help them take care of their loved ones who live nursing homes. As our population ages, more and more families are having to make the decision whether to place their loved one in […]