Who Is to Blame if I’m Hit by a Car While I’m Jaywalking?
If you were injured or hit by a car while a pedestrian in the street, you may be entitled to compensation even if you were not in the crosswalk. The law provides that drivers must avoid hitting or striking or colliding with a pedestrian. The driver may have hit you because he or she…
Read MorePossible Increased Cancer Risk from Toxic Gas Emissions in Lake County
Since last fall when the Chicago Tribune first reported on the dangers of long-term cancer risk from toxic air pollution for residents who live near a Medline Industries in Waukegan and Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee, there has been growing concern about exposure to cancer-causing gas emissions. A February 2019 Tribune article reports that these…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between Personal Injury and an Accident at Work?
A personal injury case is often a case where it’s based on the liability of a third party. Personal injury case, the best example would be if you are at a store, whether it’s McDonald’s, whether it’s Jewel, whether it’s Menards, and you fell. You would then potentially have a claim against a third…
Read MoreFisher Price Recalls 4.7 Million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers Linked to Infant Deaths
Fisher Price has recalled 4.7 million Rock ‘N Play baby sleepers after at least 10 infants died while sleeping unrestrained, according to a story in the New York Times. Kids II, another manufacturer of rocking sleepers, has recalled 694,000 models for the exact same reason. Both companies are offering consumers a refund or a product…
Read MoreWhat If My Insurance Company Won’t Call Me Back, or Is Ignoring My Claim?
If your insurance company is not calling you back to handle your property damage claim, to handle your car accident claim, or to handle some other type of claim that you may have, you have rights under Illinois law. You should immediately try to contact your insurance company as aggressively as you can, and if…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights if I’m Hit by a Drunk or Drugged Driver?
Unfortunately, all too often there are individuals operating and driving cars under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or another controlled substance. These drivers all too often cause accidents and injure individuals. If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, or an impaired driving accident, you need to contact an attorney right away.…
Read MoreThe Study of Baby Steps Could Improve Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disability related to the movement of the body that is caused by damage to the brain before birth, during birth, or shortly after birth. Doctors hope that studying baby steps can help to improve the treatment offered for cerebral palsy in the future. Doctors want to have a better understanding of…
Read MoreWhat If My Insurance Company Denies My Property Damage Claim?
If you have had a tragedy, such as a fire, theft, or other peril that caused you property damage – that caused you to lose your house, car, or other valuable property, furs or jewelry – you often expect your insurance company to be there for you; to provide the benefits under your policy,…
Read MoreThe Non-Medical Costs of Car Accidents
If you have been in a car accident before you know how expensive a situation it can be, especially when looking at all of the bills you will incur unrelated to the medical treatment you receive for your injuries. If you are lucky enough to have never been in a car accident, you will want…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I Injured Myself on a Slippery Floor?
If you fall on a slippery floor you may have rights against several parties. You may have rights against the property owner for failing to clean the floor and maintaining a clean floor. You may have rights against a store for also failing to clean the floor or for allowing a hazard to remain…
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