Few people who seek the services of a medical professional or facility expect things to go wrong, but sometimes they do because of practitioner carelessness or negligence that was entirely preventable. In those events, victims of medical malpractice in Illinois may...
Month: May 2015
Steps to take if an employer refuses to pay death benefits
Families of Illinois workers who have died on a construction site due to employer negligence may be aware that they are entitled to benefits from the employer under the Workers' Compensation Act. If the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission awards benefits to the...
Successfully representing the victims of medical malpractice
Many people may agree that medical malpractice cases are a growing concern in the United States. Medical malpractice refers to those cases where a doctor or any other medical professional deviates from the accepted standards of practice and that action causes death or...
Employers must report work-related deaths and injuries to OSHA
Work-related injuries and deaths are a common problem across the United States, including in Illinois. To understand the causes of such accidents and to see patterns that could reveal ways to prevent such mishaps, the federal government long ago began requiring...
Five people hospitalized after multi-car accident in Chicago
Car accidents claim the lives of many Illinois residents every year. Despite the continual awareness programs initiated by state authorities, many car drivers violate traffic laws. Such violation of traffic regulations not only brings serious legal consequences for...
