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Individuals all throughout Illinois will brave the winter weather and airport delays to be with their loved ones over the holidays. While many will reach their destinations and enjoy vacations with family and friends, others will have to stay where they live in order...

Large commercial trucks have a number of risk factors that make trucking accidents more likely. It is important to be aware of these trucking accident risk factors in order to protect yourself on the roadway, and minimize the risk of becoming the victim of a serious...

According to an article in the New York Times, three studies published in the past few months have offered insight into the issue of concussion prevention and athlete safety, particularly among college football players. The studies generally concluded that the reason...

When Chicago residents are involved in car accidents, many follow the appropriate protocols regarding how to manage the aftermaths of their crashes. They stop their vehicles and check themselves and others for injuries. Then they examine their vehicles, noting any...

Whenever combustible materials are near, Chicago residents should take precautions to prevent ignition of those resources. Whether they are at their homes or at their jobs, individuals who must handle dangerous and flammable products put themselves in peril when...

Personal injury accidents - or torts - cover a wide variety of accidents. The following are some of the more common types of personal injury cases: Auto accidents. Millions auto accidents happen every year, making them one of the most common types of personal injury...

One of the most glorified, popularized and glamorized professions in the American entertainment industry is that of medical doctors. The popular television drama "ER," which was set right here in Chicago, opened up the fictional lives of many made-for-TV medical...

 With Thanksgiving and the holiday season right around the corner, the Chicago personal injury lawyers at want to provide safety tips to help you and your family stay safe this holiday season. Drive cautiously. Most Americans travel for...

 Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Preventable medical error is 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...

 Sometimes personal injury accidents result in injuries so severe that a person is temporarily or permanently disabled. Anytime a plaintiff is injured as a result of negligence, he or she may be able to recover personal injury damages, including: Past and future...