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Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Medical malpractice holds doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers liable for injuries caused by negligence. It is important to understand that not all medical errors are considered medical malpractice. In order to...
Chicago residents may be familiar with actress Tori Spelling from her years on television dramas and more recently on reality programming. She has lived much of her life in front of the camera and has had many major events in her life documented by the press. Just...
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Accidents and injuries that happen outside of your own home may implicate issues of premises liability. While premises liability is a complex legal theory, with several nuances, it basically holds property owners - including...
The dangers of distracted driving are well-known and widely publicized. In fact, the risks of distracted driving are so significant that many states, including Illinois, have implemented bans on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Unfortunately, many...
Large trucks such as 18-wheelers and other freight vehicles can cause serious problems for other drivers on Chicago's roads. As they are very large and generally cannot start or stop as fast as smaller cars, semi-trucks can quickly become hazards for those that must...
March signals the beginning of spring and Spring Break, when many families travel or go on vacation. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries can happen on vacation just like they can at home. Some of the most common vacation accidents include: Car accidents. Vacationers...
When researching long-term care facilities or nursing homes, Chicago residents might be struck by how various facilities try to distinguish themselves from each other. They may claim to offer unique and desirable services. They may make offers of cost-effectiveness...
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), just behind heart disease and cancer. In 2010, the Office of Inspector General for Health and Human Services said medical negligence contributed...
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] If you were injured in a work-related accident, you are most likely entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Under Illinois law, with a few exceptions, injured workers are generally entitled to workers' compensation...
Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Drowsy driving may be more harmful that safety officials have thought. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 1.4% of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States involve a...