Jonathan’s nursing home expertise has earned him a national reputation. He has been interviewed by newspapers, magazines, radio and television sources to provide his unique take on the status of nursing home care. His ability to provide a down-to-earth analysis of complex legal issues, has also earned him a regular column at Long-Term Living Magazine — a widely-distributed publication read by administrators and employees of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.

On June 3, 2003, Jose Galvan, a 46 year old Chicago Construction laborer was injured while working as a bottom man assisting in the placement of a new sewer line in Lake County, Illinois. At that time a co-worker was operating the Target Pro 65III Walk Behind Concrete Saw with a 36 inch diamond blade. Suddenly, the diamond blade disengaged from the saw and became an extremely dangerous sharp projectile. Jose Galvan was struck in his non dominant left arm causing a severe laceration of his arm below his elbow slicing his ulnar nerve. Jose underwent two surgeries to repair his ulnar nerve eventually regaining function in his left hand, however suffering permanent loss of strength and clawing.

The Target saw involved in this case was alleged to have several design flaws. Read More »

On August 3, 2003, James King was working as a City of Aurora electrician in the process of installing a 50 foot aluminum light pole near the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Illinois. James, an experienced crane operator, was working with his partner using the crane to hold the aluminum pole in place while connecting the electrical wiring at ground level so that the light could be functional when fastened to the base.

Unexpectedly, a roll pin in the downhaul device failed causing the 40 lb. cast iron device to fall approximately 25 feet striking James on the head. James sustained a skull fracture and brain hematoma requiring an emergency craniotomy performed by Rasmis Ghaly, M.D. at Provena. Read More »