Unfortunately, car accidents occur every day, which is why it is important to keep in mind that legal protections are available to car accident victims. This year's Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest for travelers in 10 years. In fact, AAA is...
Month: May 2018
Fatal Chicago hit-and-run accident kills one and injures others
This blog recently discussed that hit-and-run accidents are on the rise. A fatal hit-and run accident in Chicago recently killed one man and injured four others. The 21-year old female driver of the vehicle that struck the victims was arrested following the accident....
Hit-and-run accidents on the rise
Hit-and-run accidents can have significant and devastating consequences for victims. According to research done by AAA, hit-and-run accidents are at an all-time high. In fact, it is reported that there is a hit-and-run accident in the United States every minute. In...
Nursing home appealing $25,000 fine
Victims of nursing home neglect and their families should be familiar with the legal resources available to them when an incident arises. A nursing home is appealing a $25,000 fine from the state of Illinois for an incident where the staff failed to notice a change in...
What is informed consent?
There are different types of medical malpractice claims and a claim based on a lack of informed consent is one type. Informed consent is an important part of the medical process and of receiving medical care and treatment. In circumstances when there is no informed...
