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In the bustling state of Illinois, accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. Whether it is a slip and fall in a grocery store or a dog bite in a park, these incidents can land you with serious injuries and unexpected medical expenses. If you find yourself in such a situation, you must…

When facing a crash that someone else caused, your first instinct may be to panic. In the moments after this event, taking the time to assess the situation and protect yourself and any passengers is key. Following certain steps after a car crash can help you stay safe even if the scene around is…

If you have a loved one who resides in a long-term care facility or nursing home, you want them to receive quality care and comfort. However, some nursing homes can have problems with neglect and cleanliness that can negatively impact residents. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to support your loved one by…

At first, you might expect inexperience to be the most significant factor in car crashes. After all, new drivers do not always know how to respond to various situations. Additionally, teenagers take unnecessary risks while behind the wheel. Drivers under 20 are the most likely to crash. That is especially true immediately after teenagers…

Did you know that more than one million people receive injuries due to stairway falls each year? In fact, only injuries from motor vehicle accidents outpace stairway injuries. In addition, 12,000 people die in stairway accidents each year. When you find yourself injured on another person’s stairs, you may have a premises liability case….

A Chicago winter means lots of snow and freezing rain. After a storm, everyone must walk carefully while outdoors to try to avoid slipping and falling. But the responsibility does not lie completely with potential slip-and-fall victims. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their sidewalks, parking lots and floors reasonably clear and…

For those with impaired mobility, developing pressure ulcers is a constant concern. Also known as bedsores, these injuries are skin injuries resulting from impaired blood flow as a result of continual pressure. Those susceptible to pressure ulcers include residents of nursing homes, hospital patients and those confined to a wheelchair or bed for long…

Accidents caused by reckless drivers can have serious and sometimes deadly consequences. In Illinois, reckless driving refers to the act of operating a vehicle in a dangerous or irresponsible manner, often with disregard for the safety of others on the road. This type of behavior can take many forms, including speeding, running red lights…

When you need to make a trip to the hospital, you do so with faith that you will receive proper treatment and come home healthier than you left. When medical negligence is at play, however, your hospital visit could become damaging or even deadly to your health. While medical negligence and malpractice remain an…

If you’ve been injured, you certainly blame the person who caused those injuries to begin with. But you may also be considering other factors that had an impact on the situation. This isn’t to absolve that first individual of guilt, but simply to look at how the overall situation influenced your health – and…