Extreme summer temperatures during the week of July 18, 2011, claimed the lives of at least 12 Chicago area residents. Local forecasters expect this dangerous heat wave to continue, with temperatures reaching close to triple digits for the second week in a row. Although Illinois residents are particularly at risk for heat-related illnesses and even …
Heatwave-Related Death in Nursing Home
Illinois nursing homes should be on high alert after the recent possible heat-related death of an elderly Milwaukee nursing home resident. With summer temperatures heating up, elderly nursing home residents are likely to experience serious health complications. Our Chicago nursing home abuse attorneys know that seniors are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, such as heatstroke, heat exhaustion, …