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During a time of unpredictable events, the one tradition all Illinois residents can count on is winter and the harsh conditions that come with it. The change in season brings weather events that leave behind snow and ice. Whether they are commuting to work, running errands, or visiting family living far away, drivers throughout…

After starting the process a year ago, taking the Florida Bar exam and passing it last February, Attorney Mark L. Karno just received word that the Character and Fitness Committee of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners has approved his Application and he is now licensed to practice law in the State of Florida….

The area of premises liability refers to the portion of law that holds property owners responsible for the state of their property. This basically means if a defect in someone’s property causes injury to another person, that property owner should probably pay for the costs that result from the injury. This seems like a…

Unfortunately, car accidents occur often in Illinois. They can leave people struggling with a variety of injuries. If you have been in an accident, it’s important to seek medical assistance to assess and treat your condition. Certain types of injuries are very common after a motor vehicle accident. Bruising and contusions One of the…

Truck accidents can be the most serious of all collisions on Illinois highways. They happen both along the interstate corridors and within significant urban areas like Chicago with several multiple-lane bypasses that are used to expedite traffic in and around the metropolitan areas. And when truck accidents happen, not only do they commonly result…

Elder care systems have improved greatly over the past several years. Retirement and assisted living communities allow for greater autonomy for senior citizens living on their own or semi-independently. Unfortunately, traditional nursing homes and other medical care facilities still pose somewhat of a risk for elderly Illinois residents. Neglect and abuse still occur Several…

One of the primary reasons that auto accidents occur is mechanical failure. Even late-model vehicles suffer wear and tear and mechanical deterioration, especially in brake assemblies. Brake failure is actually among the top reasons that accidents happen when drivers cannot maintain vehicular control while in transit. Finding evidence of malfunctions of this nature is…

Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are very common in extended care facilities and nursing homes. The federal government asserts that those who live in nursing homes should not develop bedsores. The sores will not develop on the body unless a resident has a critical condition or is not receiving proper care. If you…

Furniture tip-over accidents claim hundreds of children’s lives every year. U.S. News and World Report revealed that 451 children died from such accidents in 2019 and around 11,000 children suffer injuries from these accidents where furniture falls on top of them. Because of the serious nature of these incidents and the possibility of product…

Illinois residents may suspect that their loved ones are victims of nursing home abuse, but they’re not exactly sure if what they’re witnessing is actually abuse or something innocent. Nursing home abuse often goes undetected because the victims are unwilling or unable to speak for themselves. Noticing and immediately responding to signs of nursing…