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There are few things more precious than bringing a child into the world and nothing could be more serious or scary than having an injury sustained to your child upon birth. Having 9 months to prepare for birth and one moment could unexpectedly change it all. It’s quite scary, but accidents unfortunately happen. What you…
In recent times sports have garnered more attention for its negative consequences, especially in the college and professional realms. Lawsuits have been filed alleging that teams are purposely ignoring the injuries sustained by players. In most cases, these injuries will cause lifelong physical problems. Of growing concern, however, is the risk of sudden death while…
On January 12, 2015 a man was killed in a construction accident in Edwardsville, IL. Apparently a crane that he was working near collapsed on top of him. As unbelievable as this sounds, injuries like these are not unusual in construction workplaces. Fortunately, the state of Illinois and organizations like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health…
Many of our country’s veterans and their families rely on VA hospitals to care for their injuries, either from their years of service or from health problems that occurred after their years of service. Some veterans have a difficult time adjusting back to civilian life after service for myriad reasons. Some have lost their previous…
A recent court order by a judge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, may have personal injury claimants thinking twice about the privacy of the data that they post to Facebook. While this case is currently being litigated in another jurisdiction, it is only a matter of time before courts in Chicago and elsewhere in the country…
In the Calumet Heights neighborhood of Chicago, a woman was critically injured when she was out walking with her dog and three other dogs attacked them, also killing her dog. A victim of a single dog attack can experience serious injuries, both of an emotional and physical nature. And a person who is attacked and…
There are many intricate procedural rules and steps to follow when initiating a personal injury lawsuit. Making a mistake and/or failing to file the requisite papers within the established time frame can result in the preclusion of a claim for recovery. In a recent case, the plaintiff was ultimately precluded from bringing an action for…
Expert witnesses can offer specialized testimony and provide a deeper knowledge of issues that appear in a trial. They are generally needed to assist a jury or judge in establishing facts that are too complex or convoluted to be sorted out on their own. They are especially necessary in cases such as medical malpractice and…
Recently, video cameras have been installed in several traffic intersections and near major parks and schools in the Chicago area. In stores, security cameras are as commonplace as employees. Additionally, many residences are increasingly promoting the value of cameras for the safety of their residents. While this may seem unsettling from a 1984-esque perspective, it…
When someone is involved in an accident, there are many issues to consider. In most instances, injured parties may be overwhelmed with their inability to work, bills piling up, and trying to recover from injuries. On top of all that, they desperately need to seek the advice of an attorney. Personal injury attorneys have made…
