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Class actions in personal injury lawsuits assist large numbers of individuals seeking monetary damages from an injury from the same entity. If the number of injured individuals is large enough, they may collectively seek such compensation in a court of law or through a settlement. The most common injury cases where class actions can occur…
In June of 2012, attorneys for several former NFL players, current players, and their families sued the organization alleging that the NFL intentionally hid information about the extent and nature of injuries experienced by players. From concussions to Alzheimer’s, the players and their families accuse the NFL of not adequately preventing such injuries and for…
Jury trials are a constitutional right in America. For many personal injury cases, a jury trial is practically automatic. Since personal injury cases are civil in nature and deal with state law, it will be a state’s constitution that will determine the laws concerning jury trials. Each state is different so it is best to…
When is gossip more than gossip? That is a tough question to answer, as the facts and circumstances are individually determined. In the information age, gossip spreads faster and farther than in previous generations. What can seem an innocent comment may subject someone to liability, especially in the workplace. Current law has always had to…
Did someone beat you up? In previous times, a fight happened at school or the local hangout between young ruffians looking for easy entertainment. In more recent times, fights have escalated with more people deciding to use weapons resulting in more severe injuries to victims. Even when weapons aren’t used, with nutritional gains and improved…
With the increasing acceptance of non-marital relationships, more people are sharing intimate details of their lives with others. Sexual partners have increased within the past fifty to sixty years, and with that come not only increased risk for sexual health but increased liability regarding sexual activity. One common risk is the transmission of a sexually…
When looking for a Chicago Personal Injury attorney to represent you or a loved one after an injury or accident it is critical that you take this decision seriously. An attorney who understands what you are struggling with every day and that uses technology to expedite and track your case in the best possible way…
Whiplash, or neck strain, is one of the most common injuries for car accident victims. Although car accidents are usually when you hear of such injuries, any impact to the head that causes a sudden jerk forward or backward can cause the whiplash. Thus, contact sports, falling, sudden movements, or intentional torts, such as battery,…
