There are types of jobs in Illinois that carry with them the inherent dangers of a work-related accident taking place. This might have to do with construction negligence if that is the kind of job the person is doing, but there are numerous other jobs, physical and...
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Police search for driver in fatal car accident who fled scene
Any person who is out on the road in Chicago understands the possibility that there will be a car crash. While these are frequently not serious, there is always the danger of an automobile accident being of sufficient severity that it leads to severe injuries or a...
Legal help with delay in diagnosis for stroke in Illinois
The obvious response for a person in Illinois who is suffering from worrisome symptoms is to go to see the doctor. This can be either an emergency room or a personal doctor depending on the perceived urgency. When there are certain issues in place, these are usually a...
Faulty lift blamed for nursing home death; facility fined
When a family makes the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, one of the worst scenarios is if there is nursing home abuse or death due to something that the staff did. There is also the chance that neglect was the cause of the injury or death. These cases...
Study shows links between a fatal car accident and teen behavior
Studies into car accidents and their causes are undertaken to determine how and why they happen and try to formulate ways to prevent them. Issues stemming from a car crash can affect people in Illinois and across the country. Therefore, it is wise to keep a close eye...
One birth injury claim can lead to a domino effect
When an infant is injured during pregnancy or during the birthing process, it is not always easy for its parents to summon the energy to file a legal claim related to that injury. The infant's mother is often overwhelmed with recovering physically from the birthing...
Man delivering pipe dies in fatal work-related accident
While many workers in Illinois might have jobs that include a certain amount of risk if not outright danger, they may not expect that they will go to work and not come home. Unfortunately, accidents will happen and it can result in the death of a worker in the course...
Proposed change may pave way for lawsuits for nursing home abuse
Abuse in nursing homes is something that Illinois residents and people across the United States would prefer not to think about. It is difficult enough to place a loved one in a facility when their loved one can no longer take care of themselves, and the family does...
Fatal car accident with motorcycle kills off-duty cop
It is unfortunate that accidents between an automobile and a motorcycle can result in a fatality. Motorcyclists are vulnerable when riding because of the lack of protection they are accorded, even if they are wearing a helmet and adhering to all the applicable laws....
Multi-million dollar birth injury lawsuit speaks to larger issues
New mothers and fathers choose to file birth injury lawsuits for numerous reasons. Certainly, one common reason is ensuring that an injured mother or her injured child receives enough compensation to cover his or her necessary medical care in the short-term and...