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Part of the fun of attending Major League Baseball (MLB) games is attempting to catch the foul balls as they soar towards the stands. But being in the range of these errant missiles can have long-term, negative consequences. Just ask one longtime Chicago Cubs fan from Schaumburg who got hit in the left eye…

Chicago, Illinois, is famous for tall buildings. Those buildings, and many smaller ones, have elevators that thousands of people ride up and down on a daily basis. When people are injured while riding on those elevators, building owners may face premises liability claims. Those claims can be precluded by ensuring that everyone who uses…

Landlords throughout Chicago, Illinois, have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment on behalf of their tenants. Failing to do so could result in premises liability claims against them. Of course, a landlord’s tenants often include whole families. The children of those families need to have special measures in place to protect them. What…

90 million dogs are kept as pets in the United States of America. Many of those dogs reside in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Their owners have a responsibility to ensure that their dogs do not infringe upon the property or personal space of other people. If their dog bites someone, a dog owner…

There are many fun things to do in Chicago, Illinois, in the summer. Those providing activities need to make sure that the activities are safe to protect their customers and to avoid premises liability problems. Of course, parents taking children to activities, like amusement parks, can do a lot to ensure their children’s safety….

When people get injured on someone’s Chicago, Illinois, property, they may pursue legal recourse. Those cases deal with premises liability and address the degree to which the owner or manager of the premises has liability for people suffering injuries there. They include instances of tenants suffering injuries on premises owned or managed by their…

Having a home pool can be a lot of fun for the family whose home it is at and their friends. However, if pool safety is not taken care of, there can be dangerous accidents with corresponding premises liability. Correspondingly, it is important to address some questions about pool safety. How prevalent are poll…

When people go to events, like concerts or music festivals, they are looking to have a good time, listen to music and spend time with their friends. However, if not careful, your attendance at the event can result in health consequences. Outdoor events, like music festivals, are often outside and you can easily get…

When you visit an office building, shopping mall, store or other commercial area, you assume that the owner will keep the area safe at all times. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. It is possible to suffer a significant injury because of someone else’s negligence. A slip-and-fall accident is exactly what it sounds…

Tragically, a 19-year-old student was killed at a track meet. He went to Wheaton College and had decided to volunteer at the meet. During the hammer throw, he was accidentally struck with one of the hammers. The accident happened right around 4:15 in the afternoon. Since it was an athletic event, there were already…