Personal Injury

Is broadly defined as injury to the body by the action or inaction of a person or entity.

• Car Accident
• Civil Rights
• Wrongful Death

Medical Negligence

As a former critical care nurse Vivian has seen thousands of families look to doctors, nurses and other hospital workers for help.  More often than not, families received the help sought.  But, that was not true in every case.  It wasn’t true then and it is not true today.

Unfortunately, there are times when the very doctors, nurses and hospital workers families look to for help cause the devastating injuries, disability, disfigurement and sometimes death of a loved one. Medical Negligence is the practice of law dedicated to seeking justice for victims and their families impacted by injuries, and sometimes death that occurs at the hands of doctors, nurses or other hospital workers.

If you or someone you love has been injured at the hands of medical professional, call us.  We have a team of professionals in place ready to help you?

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

It is difficult when families realize they can no longer provide the care needed by a member of their family.  Often times this realization forces them to look to others for help.  In some instances after exhausting all options, it becomes apparent nursing home placement is the only viable choice.  The choice is typically met with mixed feelings of both hope and sorrow.  Once placement occurs, the family rightfully expects their loved one will receive the best care possible.

But, what happens when that does not occur?  What happens when instead of receiving good care the family member is abused or neglected?  The Illinois Court system provides a remedy.  A claim can be filed pursuant to the Nursing Home Care Act on behalf of the victim of abuse or neglect.  The Nursing Home Care Act provides residents of nursing homes with certain rights. Included in their rights is the basic right to be free from abuse and neglect.  Abuse and neglect can be subtle or take on obvious forms.  For example, bedsores, dehydration, malnutrition, unexplained bruising and falls are signs of abuse and neglect.

If you suspect your family member has been the victim of abuse or neglect, we want to hear from you.  Give us a call.

Civil Rights

Civil Rights litigation encompasses a large body of law enacted for the purpose of protecting personal liberties.  These personal liberties are not only protected by the legislative enactments, but the Constitution as well. Despite these protections, violations occur.
. Harassment
.Discrimination
.Police Brutality

For instance, while Chicago and the surrounding suburbs have some of the finest law enforcement officers in Illinois, sometimes errors in judgment occur.  Unfortunately, at times the errors result in unjustified devastating injuries and sometimes death of innocent civilians.

Give us a call if you believe you have been a victim of a Civil Rights violation.  We want to hear from you.

Wrongful Death

A Wrongful Death claim arises when the devastating, heart-wrenching, tragic and unexpected death of a loved one results from the negligent, careless or reckless conduct of another.  The death can result from an act or failure to act.  Pursuant to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act the family has a right to seek compensation for the untimely loss of their loved one.

While compensation will never replace the loved one in the hearts of the families, it is the only civil remedy our court system has to try and right a devastating wrong.  With Wrongful Death claims damages vary, but could include compensation for loss of companionship of the loved one, loss of affection and love, as well a loss of the financial contribution made by loved one.

If you suspect the untimely death of your loved one resulted from the wrongful conduct of another, we are here for you.  Please give us a call.