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How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents
Walking from place to place is a great way to save money on gas and get some much-needed exercise. However, being a pedestrian is not always safe. Motorists are not always looking out for pedestrians. This has led to many serious crashes. In fact, in 2017, 5,977 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in the […]
When Defective Vehicles Cause Accidents
Unfortunately, the products we use on a daily basis can sometimes stop working as intended. Defects can even happen to the cars we drive. A defective part can cause a vehicle to engage in unexpected actions, such as not steer properly, fail to brake properly or suddenly accelerate. These issues can cause a car to […]
Common Causes Of Truck Accidents
We rely on semi-trucks to deliver food and goods to stores and other locations. However, these trucks are huge and can cause serious accidents. These trucks can weigh 10-20 times more than passenger vehicles, so a collision can be more serious than a car accident, or even deadly. Like car crashes, truck accidents can be caused […]
DUI In Illinois
Although all motorists know not to drink and drive, many still do. They leave a bar or party after drinking too much and instead of getting a ride home from Uber, Lyft, a friend or family member, they take the chance and drive home. Driving under the influence is defined as operating a motor vehicle […]
Cook County To Approve $3 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement
When a person dies due to the negligence of a doctor, their surviving family members have the right to receive compensation for their loss. A woman died after undergoing surgery at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in November 2015. Mistakes were made during the surgery, which was determined that the 74-year-old woman did not even […]
When Emotional Stress Becomes an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim
Injuries or illnesses sustained while on the job are covered by workers’ compensation. To be sure, both physical and emotional trauma are eligible for benefits. It is more common for emotional stressors to be caused by physical injuries. With this in mind, what happens when your standalone injuries are purely mental and emotional? Your proven […]
