Congress Is Taking on Drunk Driving in Surface Transportation Bill
People who have been convicted of driving while under the influence are familiar with certain ignition interlock devices. These are the types of devices that prevent a driver from operating a vehicle when he or she is inebriated. The driver cannot even turn the vehicle on without blowing into the breathalyzer and determining whether the…
Read MoreCongratulations, Tom Prible – Winner of the 2021 Gainsberg Law Annual Scholarship Award!
Gainsberg Law is proud to introduce Thomas R. Prible, the 2021 winner of the Gainsberg Law Annual Scholarship Award. Tom is a 1L student at Indiana University McKinney School of Law. He has an interesting story, and we’re pleased to introduce you to him today. About Tom Prible For the last 20 years, Tom has…
Read MoreMalnutrition and Dehydration Are Signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
It’s natural to expect that seniors will have challenges in their advanced years, even while they are residents of nursing homes. What’s not natural, and what’s completely wrong, is for nursing care residents to suffer so much neglect that they fail to get the nutrition and liquids they need to stay healthy. Nutritional well-being is…
Read MoreA Fatal Beach Park Crash Reminds Us of the Power of Scott’s Law
Another family is in mourning this week after their loved ones died in a head-on collision in Beach Park. Jose Hernandez was killed after a Jeep, which was illegally passing a tow truck, crashed into his car head-on. Hernandez’s stepsons were critically injured in the crash. According to WGN 9, the Jeep driver “was traveling…
Read MoreWhat Is Pharmacy Malpractice?
There are many types of medical malpractice other than physician malpractice. Hospitals and diagnostic centers can also commit malpractice. One type of malpractice that can often be deadly is pharmacy malpractice. Pharmacists fill and distribute the medications you need if you have any type of illness. Sometimes, patients receive a container or package of medications.…
Read MoreNeal Gainsberg Talks Insurance Claims During COVID-19
Gainsberg Law P.C. founder Neal Gainsberg recently sat down with “Let’s Get Legal” radio host Jon Hansen for a discussion about restaurant insurance and claims during the pandemic. The two talked about which losses are covered, which aren’t, and the struggles some smaller restaurants face nearly two years into the pandemic. All businesses, including restaurants,…
Read MoreHow Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Differ from a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
There are both similarities and differences between a wrongful death lawsuit and a personal injury lawsuit in Chicago. Both suits are brought in civil court. Although a plaintiff can file personal injury or wrongful death claims if the conduct of the defendant was intentional, there is no need to prove a criminal wrong was committed.…
Read MoreThe Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act of 2021
A group of Democratic Senators introduced legislation on August 10, that aims to improve the quality of care nursing home residents receive and provide oversight of nursing homes. The bill proposes changes regarding nursing home staffing, monitoring and enforcement, to the website Care Compare managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and many…
Read MoreA Tragic, Deadly Hit-And-Run in Aurora Leaves a Family Grieving
Early Sunday morning, a 59-year-old man was hit by a pickup truck and left injured in the street. The victim was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries, which were critical. According to ABC 7 News, police have video of the pickup truck leaving the scene; it was captured on city cameras.…
Read MoreWrong-Way Crashes Are Rare, But Often Deadly
Interstate 80 has been a nightmare for years, subjected to emergency road work and the online, legitimate complaints of drivers who need to navigate it. It’s riddled with potholes, and its bridges are in desperate need of repair. Whether or not I-80’s terrible condition was the cause of a deadly head-on collision this Labor Day,…
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