Like many Illinois residents, you may have a substantial fear of traveling the roadways alongside semi-trucks. These larger vehicles could do considerable damage to your vehicle or to you in the event that an accident takes place. Because of these potential outcomes,...
Month: January 2017
Should you seek damages for emotional duress after an accident?
If you were hurt in a serious car accident, not only are you dealing with the physical implications of what happened to you, you could also find yourself dealing with severe emotional trauma as well. A harrowing accident can be devastating. It can leave you with...
Is your whiplash injury really that serious?
In the few moments that it takes two cars to collide, your life could change. From extensive damage to your personal property, to lingering and painful injuries, it may not be easy for you to recover and move on after even a seemingly minor accident.Whiplash is a...
Medical malpractice and the boundaries of informed consent
Medical professionals in Aurora carry a heavy responsibility. Not only do they hold their patient's health and well-being in their hands, but they also have a duty to reasonably inform a patient about the care they are to receive so that the patient can provide...
Field sobriety test results may help impose liability
This time of year, many Illinois residents partake in alcoholic beverages, often as part of a social gathering. Although this can be done responsibly, some in the Chicago-area, and throughout Illinois, choose to drive after drinking. These individuals may think that...
Mandated sleep apnea screenings could save lives.
If you have been following our blog, you are familiar with the hazards big rigs present to others riding in passenger vehicles throughout the Chicagoland area. Earlier in December, we discussed federal regulations that require the submission of daily vehicle reports....
Driver vehicle inspection reports may prevent truck accidents
It is well known that semi-trucks can cause serious, even fatal, accidents. In an attempt to curtail these devastating wrecks, the federal government has implemented strict federal regulations, which truckers and the truck companies for which they work must adhere to....
Chicago firm competently handling wrongful death claims
Death is a part of life, but an unexpected and preventable death is intolerable. Sadly, once a loved one is lost there is nothing that can be done to bring him or her back. Surviving family members may find it hard to go on without the comfort of their loved one's...
New report highlights abuse and neglect in Illinois group homes
Our state's most vulnerable citizens need to be protected. For many Illinois families, placing their beloved elderly and disabled family members in nursing homes and group homes is their best option. These institutions, which are regulated by the state, carry the...
Chicago medical malpractice lawsuit results in large award
Compared to just 20 years ago, medical treatment has improved by leaps and bounds. Thanks to advanced medical technology, new medical research and more knowledgeable medical professionals, many patients are able to effectively treat and, in some instances, cure their...