Authorities have investigated 86 nursing home sexual abuse against elderly or disabled patients. An investigation by the Chicago Tribune found that only one of these cases has resulted in arrest.
In a quarter of Chicago’s 119 nursing homes, sexual assault or rape was reported. A majority of the 86 cases it was residents attacking other residents. State law requires that sexual violence be reported by nursing homes immediately. In at least nine sexual attacks, police were not notified, according to police records.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, contact the Champaign nursing home abuse lawyers of Spiros Law P.C. by calling 217-328-2828 today.
In Apple River, two were injured in a single car accident on Jan. 14.
A married couple, both in there seventies, were driving around a curve when the woman lost control of the car on the snow-covered road. The car vehicle went off of the roadway and turned over. The couple were both taken to hospital and were treated. The investigation on the accident is still underway.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a car accident and has suffered a serious injury, contact the Champaign car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-328-2828.
The inclement weather caused a few wrecks, but one of the serious accidents included a semi- tractor trailer falling on another car.
A 62-year-old driver of a semi-trailer truck was driving on Interstate 74 when he saw another semi-truck lose control on the icy road. He then moved his truck over to the side of the road, where there was a disabled vehicle. The 62-year-old driver of the semi-truck hit the Ford and landed on top of it. The semi then dragged the Ford 200 feet before coming to a stop. The passengers in the Ford were taken to the hospital and later released.
If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the Champaign car accident lawyers of Spiros Law by calling 217-328-2828 to discuss your case.
A 23 year old man in Fosterburg, Illinois, was injured when a vehicle crashed into his home, pinning him to his couch. Sources claim that the 52-year old driver of the vehicle lost control and struck a tree, a church sign, and an embankment, which sent the car flying into the home.
The injured man was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital with unspecified injuries and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Reports have indicated that icy conditions may have played a factor in the accident and some believe the driver may suffer from epilepsy.
The Champaign personal injury lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. are here to help you if you have been injured in an accident caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another individual. Contact us at 217-443-4343 to discuss your case.
