Operating a Truck in Reverse Can Be Deadly
Operating a tractor-trailer in reverse is one of the most challenging tasks for a truck driver. With blind spots, the weight of the truck, and often no backup cameras like smaller vehicles have, truck drivers need to be incredibly careful when reversing their rigs. Backup accidents involving tractor-trailers are dangerous, and can even be deadly.…
Read MoreScientists Warn Brain Damage Possible in Patients with Coronavirus
Scientists from the United Kingdom are warning that patients who suffer mild symptoms from the Coronavirus could develop brain damage. The report was published in The Guardian after 40 patients with confirmed Covid-19 symptoms were analyzed by doctors. The patients suffered from delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage. In a handful of cases, neurological…
Read MoreThe Loss of Mercy Hospital Is a Tragedy in Every Sense of the Word
The word “tragedy” is defined as “an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.” The loss of life from coronavirus is tragic. The closing of Mercy Hospital may be even more so. With no financial commitment from the Illinois General Assembly, four hospitals – Advocate Trinity Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, South Shore Hospital…
Read MoreUnderstanding Jurisdiction in Civil Litigation Claims
Jurisdiction is a question of which court should hear your case. In many instances, jurisdiction is clear. In other cases, multiple courts may have jurisdiction and a determination needs to be made which of those multiple courts will be the court of record. Federal courts and state courts both may have jurisdiction. Courts in different…
Read MoreCongratulations to Isabella Illescas, Winner of the 2020 Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers Annual Scholarship Award!
The team at Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers is pleased to announce the recipient of our 2020 Annual Scholarship Award – Isabella Illescas! Isabella plans to attend the University of Tampa this fall, and we’re proud to introduce you to her and show you why we believe this young woman is going places. About Isabella…
Read MoreVeterans Center Criticized for Giving Veterans Hydroxychloroquine During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The data is clear that many of the early deaths in the coronavirus pandemic were residents of nursing homes. Seniors are at high risk of contracting the disease because of their advanced age and because many seniors have preexisting conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and weakened immune systems – which increase the risk of…
Read MoreYour Rights If You’re Hurt during a Protest in Chicago
In this current climate, people are protesting for many different reasons. Most protests are fairly quiet and fairly peaceful. Sometimes, though, protests can lead to confrontations and assaults. The rights of anyone who is assaulted depend, in good part, on who caused the harm and how it was caused. Police and law enforcement are generally…
Read MoreWhy the ADA Doesn’t Exempt You from Wearing a Mask
Americans with a disability or associated with someone who has a disability need to be aware of a scam that is currently active during the COVID-19 crisis. The scam involves false documents that seek to provide authority from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that people with a disability are exempt from the requirement to…
Read MoreCan You Sue the City If You Get Hit by a Garbage Truck?
Although garbage and trash collection trucks generally move more slowly than other vehicles, if you’re involved in an accident with one, you likely won’t come out a winner. The injuries and damages resulting from these encounters can be particularly serious. When determining liability after a garbage truck causes an accident, it mostly depends on who…
Read MoreVision Loss as a Catastrophic Injury
Although loss of vision, either partially or completely, is not an immediate life-threatening condition, it can significantly alter your quality and enjoyment of life. Vision loss can occur as a result of burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other injuries and conditions. The sudden disappearance of one’s vision, which we depend on so much for…
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