Frequently Asked Questions

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Personal injury cases typically involve harm caused by another party’s negligence, including car accidents, slip and fall incidents, defective products, and other situations resulting in physical or emotional pain. 

You may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and sometimes punitive damages if the conduct was especially egregious. 

The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Illinois is two years from the date of the injury. There are some exceptions, so it’s important to consult an attorney as soon as possible. 

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the appropriate standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient. This can involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or inadequate treatment.

You must show that the healthcare provider owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused damages (injury or death) as a direct result of their actions or omissions. 

While some states have caps on damages, Illinois currently does not have a cap for compensatory damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. However, every case is unique and should be evaluated by a qualified attorney. 

 Nursing home neglect is the failure to provide necessary care or supervision to residents, resulting in harm to their health or well-being. Examples include not providing adequate food, hygiene, supervision, or medical care. 

Warning signs include unexplained injuries, bedsores, rapid weight loss, poor hygiene, sudden emotional withdrawal, dehydration, malnutrition, or frequent falls. 

Neglect is typically a failure to provide adequate care, while abuse involves intentional harm (physical, emotional, or financial) to a resident.

Report concerns immediately to facility management, document details, and consider contacting an attorney experienced in nursing home cases. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. 

Yes, families have the right to hold nursing homes accountable for harm caused by neglect or abuse, which may result in compensation for medical bills, pain, suffering, and other damages. 

Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is widespread; about 12-15% of complaints in nursing homes involve neglect, and many cases go unreported.