Woman Sues Hospital and Manufacturer for Negligence After Developing Debilitating Illness
Many people, including Illinois residents, have received the difficult prognosis that they need open-heart surgery. Although this surgery constitutes a major medical event in a person’s life, it is often performed with great success and offers a positive prognosis. There are, however, complications that can sometimes arise after surgery for these patients. As an example,…
Read MoreMotorcycle Fatalities Are Increasing in Illinois
As the weather warms up in the spring, we are all familiar with the often sudden appearance of motorcycles on the roadways. With motorcyclists joining the stream of traffic, there is also the increased risk of motorcyclists encountering threats that can lead to crashes, injuries, and even death. The Insurance Information Institute reports that motorcyclists…
Read MoreCan I Bring a Claim if I Fall on Snow, Ice or Rain?
If you suffered an injury because you fell or slipped on a wet substance, on an icy substance, on a snowy substance, you may have a claim for your injuries. Snow and ice and rain cases are some of the more complicated cases. The law is not often on the side of the injured…
Read MoreThe Dangers to Nursing Home Residents of Living in an Understaffed Home
Finding the right nursing home for your loved ones – and then leaving them there – can be a very difficult process. If you can trust in the quality of the nursing home and its staff, then many of your concerns about having your loved one move into his or her new home can be…
Read MoreAre There Laws in Place for Distracted Driving and Boating?
There are laws that protect injured victims of boating accidents, if the boating accident was caused by a distracted driver of a boat. The driver may be distracted because of undue influence from alcohol, drugs, or any other type of substance. The boating driver may be distracted because the driver is texting. The driver is…
Read MoreComparative Negligence and Liability on Chicago Multi-Car Crashes
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), four in 10 deaths that occur as a result of car crashes have more than one vehicle involved. Often, the at-fault party is obvious when a collision occurs between two vehicles. However, in a multi-vehicle or chain reaction crash, determining fault and liability can be a…
Read MoreAre Phone Records Always Pulled in Car Crash Lawsuits?
If you are in an automobile or car accident, one of the most important factors of the accident is whether somebody was using a cell phone during the accident, whether they were talking on the cell phone or whether they were texting on the cell phone, or even surfing the internet on the cell phone.…
Read MoreCommercial Truck Crashes – Who Can Be Named in a Lawsuit?
Commercial trucks often carry a tremendous amount of mass, due to both their sheer size and the cargo they carry. Combining this with highway speeds and you have the potential for deadly crashes when something goes wrong. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 37,461 people lost their lives…
Read MoreMotorcycle Drivers Face Acute Dangers on the Road
Riding a motorcycle is a cherished activity and pastime enjoyed by thousands in the U.S. Motorcycle riders enjoy both the relaxation and thrill of the open-air experience it provides. At the same time, it can also be dangerous and even deadly if certain dangers on the road are encountered. In 2016, 5,286 motorcyclists were killed,…
Read MoreDefective Goodyear RV Tire Issues Were Concealed From Public Knowledge for Two Decades
When you purchase new or preowned vehicle from a dealer, you have the expectation that all of its parts are sound and free from defects, especially the type of defects that can result in a serious crash and injuries or even death. One of the key components of any vehicle is its tires. A serious…
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