Patron at Cincinnati Ohio Zoo Bitten by a Baby Rhinoceros
WFMY News2 reported on October 2, 1018 that a visitor to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens was bitten by a rhino named Kendi. Kendi is a black rhino, which are “critically endangered.” The black rhinos are at risk because poachers want their horns. The number of black rhinos worldwide is fewer than 5,000. Kendi…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if My Life Insurance Claim Is Denied?
If your life insurance claim is denied and you are the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you may have rights against that insurance company. The insurance company’s denial may be illegal. It may not be proper; it may be challenged by you. It is important for you to speak to an attorney as…
Read MoreIt’s No Treat When a Halloween Accident Causes a Trip to the ER
Halloween should be a time of joy for both children, parents and neighbors. Sadly, though, many children and even parents do get hurt unnecessarily during the holidays. Some of the harm is intentional. Most harm is due to negligence. Intentional harm to children Any neighbor who intentionally harms a child can be held liable for…
Read MoreGainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers Files a Negligence Lawsuit after CTA Bus Driver Runs Over a Man
Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and one of its bus drivers, Ms. Betty Day, on behalf of our client, Mr. Efrain Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was attempting to get on a bus on September 1, 2018 when the driver closed the doors and drove away. Mr.…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Settling a Case Out of Court?
The benefits of settling a case out of court is that you get your compensation at the time of settlement. That means you get paid when you settle the case. If you do not settle your case, you have to wait for a trial, and trials can often be delayed. The courts have many…
Read MoreScientists Discover Secret Tunnels between the Human Skull and Brain
CBS Chicago reported on August 28, 2018, that Boston scientists have made a startling new discovery. Dr. Francesca Bosetti, who works for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, said that researches “always thought that immune cells from our arms and legs traveled via blood to damaged brain tissue.” Now, a new study, has…
Read MoreWhat Costs Will Workman’s Comp Cover?
If you have been injured on the job, you are entitled in Illinois to workers’ compensation benefits under the Workers Compensation Act. The Workers Compensation Act allows you to get lost wages immediately following the accident. You can get a percentage of your salary that you made before the accident while you’re off work…
Read MoreApartment Tenant Injured when Semi-Truck Crashes Into a Residential Building
NBC Chicago reported on September 11 that even when you’re off the road in the comfort of your home, a truck or vehicle can strike you. That’s what happened in south suburban Lansing on Torrence Avenue near 184th Street. A semi-truck injured a resident and the truck driver when it slammed into a residential building.…
Read MoreChicago Lyft and Uber Rideshare Drivers Rally against Low Wages and Rider Abuse
Rideshare operators in Chicago rallied to let Uber and Lyft know they’ve lost their patience. According to Fortune Magazine, Chicago Rideshare Advocates helped organize the rally of thousands of drivers. The rally took place near City Hall. One 41-year old driver complained that riders have propositioned her and attacked her. She complained that after reporting…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Going to Trial?
You have the right to your day in court, so that you can have members of your community – 12 jurors – make a decision as to the facts of your case, and award you the compensation that you may be entitled to. It takes the decision away from the insurance company, from the other…
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