Correctional facilities such as jails and prisons are legally required to take reasonable steps to keep inmates safe. If you or a loved one contracted COVID while incarcerated in Illinois, you may have a legal claim. Legal action is already underway against state officials and others who have neglected their duties to safeguard prisoners’ health….
Continue reading…How Can Medical Malpractice Lead to Birth Injuries?
The birth of a child is a wonderful milestone. But for many families, it’s a bittersweet event. Many children are injured before, during, and after birth, and some mothers also suffer injuries in these cases. If your child has experienced a birth injury due to the negligence of a healthcare provider, you may have the…
Continue reading…How Social Media Can Jeopardize Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media is everywhere these days, with more ways than ever to connect with friends and family. While Facebook, Twitter, and numerous other sites can be fun, they can also be risky for a personal injury plaintiff. If you have a pending lawsuit, your social media activity could come back to haunt you. And, you…
Continue reading…The True Story Behind “The Trial Of The Chicago 7”
Netflix recently streamed “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” a dramatization of the story of seven antiwar activists who were allegedly behind the riots that took place at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The Aaron Sorkin film has all the elements of a compelling legal drama: politics, violence, and the civil unrest of the late…
Continue reading…I Tripped Over an Uneven Sidewalk; Who Is Liable for My Injuries?
Tripping on a sidewalk may not seem like a big deal, but the injuries could be catastrophic. Tripping can cause serious injury to the brain, spinal cord, and back. In some cases, the victim may face life-threatening or permanent injuries that result in substantial medical bills. But who is responsible for the uneven sidewalk that…
Continue reading…How Common Are Breast Cancer Misdiagnoses?
Given the seriousness of cancer, most people imagine that doctors, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals invariably take every precaution possible to diagnose cancer. While many of them do take pains to help their patients, cancer is astonishingly a frequently misdiagnosed disease. Breast cancer in particular is often misdiagnosed, putting the lives of countless women at…
Continue reading…Recognizing the Signs of Daycare Child Abuse
No parent likes to think that their child is being subjected to abuse at daycare. That’s why it’s so important to know and watch for the signs of abuse. If you believe your child has been hurt while at daycare, you may be eligible for compensation that can cover medical expenses and other bills. A…
Continue reading…What You Need To Know About The Standard Of Care In Medical Malpractice Cases
To win a medical malpractice case in Illinois, it’s not enough for an injured patient to show that the doctor or other healthcare provider made a mistake. Among other elements in the case, the victim must demonstrate that the doctor breached the medical standard of care owed to him or her. Knowing and applying the…
Continue reading…How Medical Malpractice May Cause Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s movement, posture, and balance. It is often found in children and is the most common childhood motor disability. Although several factors may cause cerebral palsy, medical malpractice is typically to blame. In cases like these, the parents may have the right to hold the…
Continue reading…When Is Uber or Lyft Responsible For Your Accident?
Rideshare programs have grown in popularity over the last few years, with companies like Uber and Lyft leading the way. But as increasing numbers of people turn to these alternative modes of transportation, the number of accidents has also gone up. Uber and Lyft have done what they can to shift liability for accidents to…
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