On January 1, 2023, Illinois created a FOID Card Review Board to review incoming appeals. In Illinois, all residents who wish to possess, own, or even shop for a firearm must have a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID). A FOID card is similar to a driver’s license. A small hard...
ARE NURSING HOMES ALLOWED TO USE BED RAILS AND FALL ALARMS?
If you have a loved one in an Illinois nursing home, and that loved one has recently suffered injuries from a fall, then you need to keep reading. At Crossroad Legal, LLC, we have a proven track record of achieving maximum compensation for injured nursing home residents. We offer free...
TOP 5 WAYS SENIORS ARE INJURED OR ABUSED IN ILLINOIS NURSING HOMES AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
In 1987, the federal government implemented sweeping regulatory protections for American seniors living in nursing homes. The “1987 Nursing Home Reform Act” was passed into law that year as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, which created a wide range of new laws. Among the changes were rules...
SUPPORTING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Why Support Black-Owned Businesses in Your Community It can be quite easy to dismiss calls for equity as being mere lip-service or pandering. However, when you think about the way that most urban communities are organized, supporting your local black-owned businesses makes good sense for everyone. For one, when people...
Should I Take a Probation Deal?
According to 2019 crime statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice, every year, over 10 million people are arrested by police throughout America. This amounts to roughly 3 percent of the entire U.S. population. It is important to point out that simply being arrested does not make someone guilty of a crime,...
St. Louis Sees Spike in Motorcycle Crashes in 2021
According to a report from Audacy.com, motorcycle fatalities are up by as much as 33% in Missouri. Helmet use continues to play a big role. Throughout 2020, millions of Americans were confined to their homes due to the worldwide health pandemic. However, as the country continues its re-opening, more drivers...
New Report Suggests African Americans at Greater Risk of Dying in a Car Accident
With more Americans getting back to work following a long and largely isolated year of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, traffic is increasing exponentially. With the rise in traffic, so too are car accidents on the rise. But recent reporting by NBC news suggests that some drivers may be at a much...
How to Get Justice for Nursing Home Injuries
In a special report released in 2017, a truly shocking trend was exposed - a history of roommates abusing other nursing home residents. The report demonstrates that abuse by fellow nursing home residents has increased by over 50% in just the past few years. While people are generally used to hearing about...
Helmet Laws in Illinois
Many Illinoisans are avid motorcycle riders, and it is getting to be that season again. You may see more motorcycles on the road, and we happen to think that it's pretty cool. But with more bikes on the road, there are a lot more opportunities to get injured. In fact,...
What to do if a Careless Driver Lies About Having Insurance
Auto accident Lies and More Lies If you have been involved in a motor vehicle crash, there will undoubtedly be a number of things that have to happen very quickly. One of the most important things that needs to happen is getting the other driver's insurance information. This is a...