Legal Articles | February 1, 2016 People often take selfies while driving, but engaging in this distracting behavior may lead to auto accidents, which may cause serious injuries or death. The popularity of self-portraits, also known as selfies, is ever-growing in Illinois, and elsewhere. People regularly take these types of…
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Car Accident Preparedness
Legal Articles | February 1, 2016 Proactive planning can be very helpful to motorists after an accident occurs. Get tips on what to do at these times. A driver in Chicago can easily become flustered and unsure of what to do after an accident happens, regardless of the cause. Being…
What Is The Difference Between Medical Negligence and a Medical Mistake?
Medical malpractice | January 19, 2016 If you or someone you love sought treatment at a hospital or clinic only to become far more ill, you might wonder whether you can file a medical malpractice claim. Many people do not realize that not all medical mistakes or complications amount to…
The Dangers of Drop-Side Cribs
Defective Products | January 14, 2016 A drop-side crib seems like a great idea when you first buy it. Now you can just fold the side over or slide it down if needed and get to your child with relative ease. This is especially nice if your back and shoulders…
Rollover Crash Kills 81-Year-Old Woman, Injures Six More
Car accidents | January 7, 2016 A Cadillac Escalade flipped over after running into the median in Bartlett, Illinois. It was just a single-car accident, but it still put many people in the hospital, as five passengers and the driver were all hurt. On top of that, an 81-year old…
Can Your Employer Retaliate Against You For Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim?
Firm News | December 29, 2015 When you are hurt at work, this isn’t always the easiest thing to confess to your boss. Maybe you were injured because you were messing around and doing something you weren’t supposed to be doing. Maybe your coworker did something wrong, causing your injury,…
Why Doctors Make The Wrong Diagnosis Regarding Autism
Medical malpractice | December 16, 2015 When a child is diagnosed with autism, it has a huge impact on the child’s life and the lives of the parents. However, doctors do sometimes make mistakes when determining whether or not a child has autism. Below are a few examples of how…
What Is Popcorn Lung And What Do E-Cigarettes Have To Do With it?
Firm News | December 15, 2015 Many people in Chicago have turned to e-cigarettes to help them quit smoking. E-cigarettes deliver nicotine to the user, along with selected flavors, through vapor. While e-cigarettes are marketed as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes, we are beginning to learn about health risks…
What Should Teens Do to Avoid Accidents?
Car accidents | December 10, 2015 There’s a learning curve with driving, which is why teens are often a high-risk group. They simply don’t have time behind the wheel and they don’t have experience. Classes and sessions with instructors are meant to help them before they’re allowed to drive on…
When You Are Injured At An Airbnb, Who Pays?
Firm News | December 7, 2015 When you’re traveling, the risk of injury is probably the last thing on your mind. However, things happen and this is one reason hotels and other commercial properties carry insurance. Property owners are generally liable for medical expenses and other damages when someone is…