What is Medical Malpractice? During medical treatment, if a patient suffers serious or minor harm due to the negligence of the medical practitioner such as the doctor, nursing staff, or any other medical professional, then the institution or individual(s) may be liable for medical malpractice. In the State of Illinois, you have the right to… Read more »
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Illinois’ Comparative Fault Law for Car Accidents
Posted on: May 16, 2019Car accidents are more common than we would like to think. In 2014 alone, more than 603 people lost their lives, and more than 66,000 people suffered non-fatal but serious injuries in a car crash in Illinois. Whether you were injured in a car crash in Illinois, or suffered heavy damage to your car, its… Read more »
Understanding the Basics of Wrongful Death in the State of Illinois
Posted on: May 2, 2019A tragic accidental or sudden death of a family member or your loved one in a car crash, nursing home or hospital can turn your world upside down within seconds – leaving you desperate to seek help and find answers to uncover what led to your loved ones demise. You will need a skilled personal… Read more »
How to Prevent Parking Lot Accidents
Posted on: April 3, 2019When auto accidents are discussed, people think about incidents that occurred on the road. However, many auto accidents happen in parking lots. These accidents often happen during holiday seasons or busy weekends, particularly in public parking spaces like shopping malls and stores. Regardless, parking lot accidents are avoidable if drivers exercise caution and follow safety… Read more »
Auto Accidents: Common Types of Reckless Driving
Posted on: March 21, 2019Most drivers encounter reckless driving on roads day in day out where people race past them on the high way or drive too close to their vehicle. They speed through intersections and often weave in and out of traffic recklessly, which may exponentially increase the chance of a disastrous auto accident. Although there are legal… Read more »
Things to Know If You Are Involved in a Slip and Fall Accident
Posted on: March 5, 2019Slip and fall accidents are among the primary causes of severe injuries in the United States. If you have sustained a slip and fall injury due to the negligence of the manager or owner of the property, you are entitled to pursue a legal claim by hiring an astute slip and fall lawyer. However, there… Read more »
Pedestrian Accident: Do You Need a Lawyer?
Posted on: February 20, 2019Individual’s texting while driving has led to an increase in the number of pedestrian accidents in the United States. While many people call a lawyer to seek compensation after they have been injured, some people will take matters into their own hands. However, representing yourself after being injured is never a wise choice. Here are… Read more »
Wrong Way Auto Accidents
Posted on: February 6, 2019Auto accidents often occur when a person driving their vehicle in the wrong direction crashes into another automobile. These accidents tend to be more deadly than other type of crashes because they typically result in head-on collisions at high speeds. Federal Highway Administration statistics show that 300-400 people on average lose their lives each year… Read more »
Cancer Misdiagnosis
Posted on: January 14, 2019A misdiagnosis can have detrimental and life-threatening consequences, especially when it comes to critical health conditions such as cancer. A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer can become a difference between life and death for an individual as early detection and treatment is the key to survival from this deadly disease. The sooner the diagnosis… Read more »
Public Transportation Accidents: Know Your Rights
Posted on: January 7, 2019Millions of people choose public transport for their daily commute to their destination. APTA factsheet shows that in 2017 alone, people in the United States took 10.1 billion trips on public transportation. Thus, it would not be wrong if they expect their journey to be safe and secure. Whether they use the metro bus, taxi,… Read more »