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Due to the fact that many different entities have a hand in bringing a pharmaceutical drug to market, identifying the responsible party when that drug causes harm can be an arduous and complicated task. Understanding who is involved in what is called the “chain...
When a person is injured in an accident, it often results in a major disruption of their life. Oftentimes there is a long recovery period, which may lead to an interruption in employment in addition to a reduced quality of life with potential impact on personal...
Elder abuse comes in many forms. From physical and verbal abuse to sexual battery, seniors who depend upon caregivers every day are at risk for abuse and it is incumbent upon loved ones to be vigilant and look for the signs that someone could be taking advantage of...
When a patient is under a physician’s care and that physician abruptly terminates the provider/patient relationship without reasonable notice or excuse, and fails to give the patient adequate opportunity to find a qualified replacement provider, that can constitute...
Often when people are injured in an accident of any sort, they find themselves surprised, confused or otherwise bewildered. It’s often not so easy to remember the proper steps to take to protect your rights and preserve your ability to collect compensation for your...
In certain motor vehicle accident cases, some drivers are considered liable for damages 99% of the time. These cases are often called “no-fault” liability cases, cases where negligence does not have to be proven to win damages. Two such instances that fall...
Patients in a hospital or medical treatment setting can be at risk for injury while in that setting. Patient falls, for instance, are not uncommon. However, when do those falls give rise to a personal injury claim? The answer is not a simple one. There are two types...
When a pedestrian is injured in an automobile accident, it can be a very scary situation. The human body is certainly no match for a moving vehicle. The amount of damage that can be done in a vehicle-pedestrian collision can be catastrophic. For those who survive such...
Whenever anyone is involved in a traffic accident caused by another driver, it is the last thing they want to deal with. Shocked out of the routine of your busy day, broken out of the course of events, nobody wants to deal with the aftermath of an accident, least of...
A car accident can be an incredibly distressing and upsetting event, not just mentally or emotionally but also physically. The body takes quite a beating in some collisions and the damage done isn’t often most readily seen. In fact, quite frequently, people...
Premises liability is a legal theory related to personal injury law governing the responsibility of a property owner to protect the safety of those on his or her premises. Many personal injury cases revolve around the legal concept of “Neglect.” (Learn more about the...
Because of their sheer size, commercial trucks pose a significant risk on the roadways, much more-so than standard vehicles, in many cases. Licensed truck drivers are trained to be cognizant of the distinct dangers trucks on the road present to drivers and even...
When a commercial product, like a hair dryer or an electrical heater, causes injury, it’s not always the manufacturer’s liability that is in question. In some cases, the products were not used in accord with the manufacturer’s product warnings and instructions and as...
When you think of defective products, you don’t often think of the term in a legal sense. Consumer products are produced on a mass scale and the larger the scale the more room for error. But a broken handle on a water bottle or a malfunctioning clock doesn’t often...
Assumption of risk is a legal concept that presumes knowledge of possible injury, typically when engaging in an activity that by nature involves some level of danger. Activities like carnival rides, amusement parks, bungee cord jumping, even skiing come with some...
If you have ever been injured in a car accident, you know the toll it can take on all areas of your life, particularly your income. Serious injury resulting from an accident like a rear end collision can be debilitating and, for a number of reasons, cause a reduction...
Lane splitting, the act of weaving between two lanes of traffic (typically by a motorcyclist or a bicyclist) to advance beyond vehicles legally inhabiting the lanes, is not legal in Illinois. Yet lane sharing is not mentioned in Illinois motorcycle law. It’s very easy...
Workers who suffer serious injury on the job are often put at a considerable disadvantage. Firstly, your workplace is your source of income. An injury can hamper your ability to secure that income. Secondly, seeking damages through workers compensation can be a...
When calculating compensation in a personal injury claim, courts often consider losses and damages that are both quantifiable and non-quantifiable. Costs like medical treatment and lost wages are finite. We can calculate to the dollar how much the injured party has...
When a patient is the victim of medical malpractice that involves the prescription of drugs, Malpractice is not necessarily the only legal basis by which you can fight for damages. A defective products claim may also result from your injury. The fight for damages in a...
Immediately following an accident like a vehicle collision or an injury involving a commercial vehicle, those injured can be in a particularly precarious position. Not only are you impaired physically, perhaps severely, but oftentimes emotions may be frayed and mental...
In the wake of a serious car accident, it is often very difficult to keep composure and focus on protecting your legal rights. But the fact is accidents and injuries put the injured in a very precarious position. Medical bills often mount and earning potential may...
The restaurant industry is fraught with risk for diners. The fact is any time you consume a product you open yourself up to risk of foodborne illness. Conditions endemic to the restaurant business that contribute to this risk are many. Food contamination can take...
There is no question that vehicle airbags represent a life-saving feature of the modern car. They prevent injury in a large portion of the cases they are deployed in serious car accidents. However, airbags are ejected at high speeds, often with high heat and chemicals...
The term “medical malpractice” often summons up notions of incompetent medical professionals and haphazard care or treatment. And while it’s true that medical mistakes often give way to medical malpractice claims, not all mistakes in the treatment of patients rise to...
Typically, rear-end collisions are governed in Illinois courts by the “rear-end collision” rule. That rule states that the tailing driver in a rear-end collision is always responsible for the accident. This rule assumes the tailing driver would typically have enough...
The “Statute of Limitations” is a law that puts constraints on just how long people have to bring a lawsuit after they have suffered harm or loss. Each state has its own set of regulations regarding the deadlines set for bringing lawsuits of every kind. Depending upon...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1.4 million people in the United States suffer brain injuries each year. Caused by everything from car accidents to toxic chemical exposure to sports injuries, brain injuries may give rise to...
Car accidents are can be exceeding difficult and traumatic to endure. The fact is individuals suffer serious injury or even loss of life in auto accidents every day. But what typically causes accidents on the roads. The truth is accidents often span from driver error...
Even though they are much smaller in size and powered by human activity (as opposed to an engine), bicycles do represent a potential threat on the roads. They share the roads with large vehicles and trucks and can be the cause of traffic accidents. As such, bicyclists...
When employees are injured on the job, often workers compensation becomes the first and only option that comes to mind for covering lost wages, medical costs and other damages. The fact is, however, employees injured on the job may be able to bring a personal injury...
Complications from food poisoning can range from something as mild as a cramp or two to kidney failure or worse. And those involved in the chain of distribution of contaminated food products are all fair game for liability in a defective products personal injury...
Quite often bicycle accidents happen on Chicago’s busy streets, leaving bicyclists injured and even in some cases killed. And as with many time-tested forms of travel, bicycling on city streets has been changed significantly by the introduction of the popular Divvy...
Let’s face it, injury on the job is a risk with most occupations. From teaching to professional sports to fire safety, occupational safety can become an issue at a moment’s notice. When negligence in the workplace and work space is on the table, risk of injury...
Air travel is among the safest forms of travel we know today. Many, many years ago, when commercial air travel was a new industry, many people feared traveling by airplane. Today, most travelers take air safety for granted, flying from coast to coast and even...
Passengers aboard cruise ships rely on the cruise line to provide safe travel aboard their vessel from the start of their trip to finish. Yet serious injuries can and do take place for not only cruise ship passengers, but employees often. Cruise ships have a duty of...
Gym memberships have risen in recent years as people become more health and beauty conscious and social media culture expands to all generations. But a fitness center, gym or health club offers more than just a fit physique; it offers a wealth of opportunity for...
A group of U.S. senators are requesting insight into self-driving car makers’ intention with regard to liability in the case of a autonomous vehicle-involved collision. Democratic Senator from Connecticut Richard Blumenthal submitted a letter to Ford, General Motors,...
When participating in athletics, children have a great opportunity to learn hard work, perseverance, team coherence and dealing with defeat, all important aspects of life. Unfortunately, they also encounter the very real possibility that injury may result from their...
Motor vehicle accidents are not always cut and dry. Determining fault in some cases is simple. For instance, quite often when a rear end collision occurs, the driver of the car that initiated contact (the rear vehicle) is typically at fault. That is because in most...
Whenever anyone is involved in a serious accident, it’s often a confusing and traumatic time. How we remember details during the kind of excited state an accident presents may vary from person to person, but accuracy is most important. Once things have settled down,...
When patients are injured in a hospital it is not always apparent who the responsible party is. Determining who to hold accountable for medical negligence when a patient suffers injuries unnecessarily can be difficult. It is not always as simple as suing the...
Dealing with injuries from a car accident can be a very difficult prospect for anyone. Following an accident, your decision-making process can be mudded by worries and fears about recovering from your injuries, time off from work and possible long-term troubles that...
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, more than 15 million people suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) today. That is a huge number. The pain from this condition can be debilitating and can inhibit one’s ability to maintain a living or...
Cosmetic surgery, like other surgical procedures, offer a measure of risk. An elective procedure, cosmetic surgery offers inherent dangers that physicians must inform their patients about from the outset. There are a variety of common cosmetic surgeries people...
When an individual has been harmed or injured as a result of using a consumer product, they may be able to file a defective products claim to recover damages (a monetary sum meant to compensate for medical treatment, pain and suffering and. But what are the kinds of...
Food poisoning is a common occurrence in today’s fast food environment. Whether a large national chain or a local mom-and-pop restaurant, providers have the responsibility of providing patrons safe food, and when that happens patrons may find that personal...
If you have ever been hurt or injured as a result of using a product, you may have had a defective products personal injury claim. Products liability laws protect consumers from dangerous products on the market when those products are presented with “defects” in three...
Premises liability law may seem cut and dry, but a simple fall at a diner won’t necessarily win a big personal injury claim. There are some clear exceptions to the law that you should be aware of before filing a personal injury claim. According to Illinois premises...
Dog bites and animal attacks can be both painful and traumatic. Dogs can be very dangerous and whether frightened or simply vicious, can pose a serious threat to health and safety. When injured in a dog attack, it can be very easy to neglect important steps to take to...
The legal responsibility one has to provide a measure of protection for another under their prevue, called “duty of care,” often varies based on circumstance. Breach of this duty of care often becomes the basis for a personal injury lawsuit. When a person or a...
The rules of workers’ compensation insurance seem easy enough. If you suffer an injury on the job, your employer’s insurance covers your medical bills and lost wages. Fault is not an issue since workers’ comp exists to prevent lawsuits from clogging...
Operation Safe Driver Week will include law enforcement agencies in Illinois and throughout North America. The annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans to target both commercial and private vehicles exceeding the speed limit. Organizers...
If you have ever been injured in an automobile accident, you know how difficult it can be to recalibrate physically and mentally in the days that follow. Immediately following a car accident, nerves are frayed, you often haven’t even begun to get a sense of the real...
Many self-driving safety features in newer vehicles can help prevent accidents. However, some automated systems may also have a downside. According to a Consumer Reports test, Tesla’s newest Autopilot update could put drivers in danger. Illinois drivers who use...
The car manufacturing company General Motors (GM) is under extreme scrutiny because of car accidents caused by a defective ignition switch that was installed in certain GM vehicles. This PR nightmare has been amplified by the fact that GM admitted to having known...
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