Car accidents claim many lives every year in Illinois. And, even if car crashes are not fatal, they can inflict serious injuries to the victims, causing permanent disability in many cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidents...
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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...
How can a patient help prevent medical error or malpractice?
Medical malpractice and medical error, such as mistakes in anesthesia administration, doctor errors or even surgical errors, such as wrong-site surgery, may cause grave injury or even fatality to a patient. In many cases where medical malpractice has been alleged, the...
What to watch out for when buying vehicle insurance in Illinois
In a previous post, we talked about the minimum auto insurance that Illinois requires of all vehicle owners, including the types of coverage that satisfy the state's insurance laws. We advised owners to shop around and find the best possible deal before buying.In this...
Family alleges nursing home responsible for death of loved one
For many Illinois residents, caring for older loved ones who have health problems that require around-the-clock care can become too much of a burden. For this reason, many senior citizens are relocated into assisted living facilities and nursing homes every day....
Compensation for Illinois victims of medical diagnosis errors
No Illinois resident expects a visit to a physician or medical facility to do anything other than help resolve a medical issue. Unfortunately, sometimes, a patient can suffer sudden and unexpected harm through a wrong diagnosis or a misdiagnosis that compromises his...
What is the minimum auto liability insurance amount in Illinois?
Most Cook County residents know that under Illinois law, a motor vehicle owner needs to have a valid policy of motor vehicle liability insurance to cover financial losses caused to others by an auto accident.According to current provisions, an Illinois motor vehicle...