On an annual basis, nearly 25% of traffic fatalities occur at intersections. Researchers also find that roughly half of car accident injuries occur at intersections. These are significant statistical patterns that indicate that intersections are far more dangerous...
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Chicago Personal Injury Law Blog
How long do you have to file a medical malpractice claim?
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to a medical provider's mistake, you likely face difficult physical recovery and growing medical bills while worrying about your legal options. Understanding how Illinois medical malpractice deadlines work is critical because...
How nursing home staffing shortages can contribute to resident neglect
Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home isn’t easy. However, it sometimes becomes necessary if they require 24-hour skilled care. It’s reasonable to expect facility staff to provide attentive, safe and appropriate care. Unfortunately, staffing problems can...
Underride truck crashes often cause catastrophic injuries
When a smaller vehicle slides beneath a truck trailer, it is known as an underride truck accident. These collisions can cause devastating harm because the point of impact is at the upper body and head level. Unfortunately, many people experience life‑changing injuries...
How can a referral error become medical negligence?
A concerning percentage of patients in the U.S. become victims of referral errors. Some primary care providers (PCPs) make mistakes when referring patients to specialists, which often results in harm to the patients. Here is how a referral error can be considered...
Is your loved one safe? Recognizing nursing home abuse in Peoria, Illinois
Families across the Peoria area place enormous trust in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for the people they love most. That trust can waver when something doesn't seem right during a visit. Nursing home abuse and neglect are more common than many...
The risks of REIT involvement in nursing home operations
Many people’s investment portfolios include a real estate investment trust (REIT). These allow individuals to invest relatively small amounts of money in commercial properties. Over the past decade, REITs have been investing substantial amounts of money in nursing...
Why hours of service rules don’t eliminate driver fatigue
Truck drivers must follow numerous laws that don't apply to other drivers. They are subject to a much lower threshold for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while they operate commercial vehicles. They are subject to the federal no-texting rule that applies in...
Doctors’ mistakes are often due to the same cause as drivers’
You are probably aware that distraction among drivers leads to many people getting injured. If you or a loved one is injured when receiving medical treatment, it’s wise to consider whether distraction might be the cause of that, too. Doctors, like drivers, need to...
3 things drivers say to blame motorcyclists for a crash
Drivers who have a collision with a motorcyclist often blame the rider rather than themselves. Their insurers may also try to do so, in an attempt to reduce the often hefty compensation they may be required to pay out – as motorcyclists frequently are injured more...