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According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, 83 of the passengers on Asiana Flight 214 that crash-landed at the San Francisco International Airport, took the necessary, initial legal steps to bring an action against Boeing, the manufacturer of the aircraft. The victims filed the petition in Chicago where Boeing maintains its headquarters. Aviation disasters,…
In personal injury settlement claims there can be many lienholders laying claim to an injured person’s settlement. Typically attorneys, hospitals, and medical professionals attach to settlement claims or judgments. In many instances, this can be a positive thing for those who are uninsured, as they can receive medical care for their claim and the medical…
Staying on top of your personal injury case details and clearly documenting them can be one of the most critical pieces of your claim. Writing down phone calls, carrying a notebook or typing it out just aren’t practical. How can you focus on your recovery if tracking information is so difficult? Thankfully there are now…
Waking up every day has become harder since the accident. You struggle to get excited about things you used to love. What once made you laugh, you are now too distracted to enjoy. Keeping your head up after an accident can be one of the hardest parts of recovery. Many people use the methods below…
Waking up every day, stricken with anxiety, stress or pain related to an auto accident can make recovery even more difficult. Many people don’t understand that being involved in an auto accident is one of many phases of injury. After the initial shock of your situation and injuries wears off, which itself may last for…
In Chicago, mold can be a huge problem with the old housing stock available. Some types of mold are harmless but other types can cause severe health problems and may even be fatal. Mold forms on damp surfaces in the home so its presence may be more common in areas around the bathroom, kitchen, laundry,…
No fault laws are gaining popularity as US citizens are demanding more tort reform in their states. No fault insurance is typically associated with automobile claims. With such insurance, when an accident occurs an injured party’s own insurance will cover for some portion of the bodily injury. If the injury exceeds the amount of coverage,…
With the advent of the internet age, more employers are finding it increasingly convenient to monitor the actions of their employees. It is not unusual now in 2014 to have employers request passwords and URLs to employee personal websites as part of the interview process. This information has not come without employee protests. States have…
Medical records are an essential part of a patient’s medical history. Each state varies in how it deals with access to such records so it is best to consult local counsel for advice. Generally, medical records are confidential and patients have access to their medical records provided certain procedures are properly followed. Besides patients, only…
Car manufacturers in recent decades have been issuing more recalls on their vehicles. In the United States, car manufacturers must comply with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Originally enacted in 1966, the Act outlines the safety standards manufacturers must use but they also require recalls to be issued when manufacturers have safety…
