Car accidents are often caused by a “perfect storm” of events. One driver may be busy changing the radio station or checking text messages while the other is traveling above the speed limit. It might be raining. The road may be filled with potholes. Countless issues can lead up to a serious collision. When someone is hurt in a car accident involving shared fault, can they still recover compensation? Who is responsible for medical bills, car repair costs, and other damages? You Can Still Get Compensation If You Were Partially at Fault Personal injury laws vary from state to state.…

Apartment living certainly has its advantages. However, one major disadvantage of living in an apartment or rental house is that the tenant has little control over the property’s upkeep. When a landlord fails to keep a rental property in a reasonably safe condition and a tenant is harmed as a result, the tenant may be able to sue the property owner for damages. The tenant may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages caused by missed work, pain and suffering, and more. Injuries Caused by Negligent Landlords Whether a landlord is an individual or a company, the landlord…

If you or a loved one were hurt in a construction accident, you may be facing steep medical bills that place a significant financial strain on your family. The cost of doctor’s visits, imaging tests, surgery, medication, and other medical needs can exacerbate the financial burden created by being out of work. Depending on the circumstances of a construction accident, an injured worker may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other costs resulting from the accident. Some injured workers are also entitled to compensation for non-financial harm including their physical pain and emotional suffering. Determining…

When you are sick or injured, you go to the doctor or a hospital to receive medical care. When that medical care injures us further or makes us even sicker, it can be frustrating and stressful. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is not all that uncommon in the United States. According to data from the National Practitioner Database, there have been more than 58,000 instances of medical malpractice payments or adverse actions taking place since the beginning of 2020. If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, there are likely various questions that you have relating to your case. Here…

There are a variety of ways you could get injured on the job, from slipping on a wet floor to accidentally amputating a finger in a piece of machinery. No matter the injury, you should have peace of mind knowing that you are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, which most Illinois employers are required to carry. It can be frustrating when you receive a denial for your workers’ compensation benefits in the mail. If you have been denied your right to workers’ compensation, there are a number of potential reasons why. An Illinois workers’ compensation attorney can help you determine…

One of the most traumatic and damaging things to experience for anyone, regardless of age, is sexual abuse. Unfortunately, sexual abuse is also one of the most prevalent forms of domestic violence in the United States. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), more than 400,000 people are victims of sexual abuse or violence each year. In 2016 alone, more than 57,000 instances of confirmed or suspected sexual abuse toward children were reported by Child Protective Services across the country. Filing a lawsuit against a perpetrator or others who are responsible for allowing sexual abuse to take…

Thousands of products are recalled for safety concerns each year. In some cases, companies preemptively realize the fault before consumers are injured. In other cases, defects in a product can cause injuries or even death before the company is made aware of the defect. Either way, the company could be held liable for injuries caused by their product, especially if the injury was caused by something that was not the consumer’s fault. This seems to be the case in the recent recall issued by IKEA, a Swedish furniture and home goods manufacturer. IKEA recently recalled thousands of cups, bowls, and…

It is common knowledge that nearly all employers in Illinois are required to carry worker’s compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation exists to support employees who become injured during the course of their employment. Workers’ compensation allows injured workers to claim benefits for injuries such as broken limbs or even death. What some people may not realize is that many illnesses or diseases that are developed by employees through their line of work can also be eligible for compensation under the Illinois Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act. Understanding Qualifying Diseases The most difficult part about a claim for an occupational disease is proving…

Traffic accidents notoriously rise during the summer months, perhaps due to more people on the road. Even though motorcycle fatalities technically decreased in 2019, the number of motorcyclists who were injured increased by about 2.4 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many people who have motorcycles begin to get back out onto the road when the weather gets warmer, but motorcyclists face a unique set of challenges on the road. The best way to prevent motorcycle accidents from happening is by protecting yourself and practicing safe motorcycle riding habits. Here are a few things to keep…

In comparison to the world around us, humans are rather frail and breakable creatures. There are countless ways you can become injured, but one of the most common ways is by being in a car accident. Millions of car accidents occur every year and produce an array of injuries, from mild injuries to more severe injuries that need immediate attention. Even if a car accident does not look severe, it has the potential to produce serious injuries. In some cases, injuries may not manifest right away. It can take a few days or weeks for some symptoms and injuries to…

People who are injured on the job or because of work they have performed will usually be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp will cover the costs of medical treatment for an injury, and a person may also be able to receive disability benefits if their injury has caused them to be temporarily unable to work or has permanently affected their ability to earn an income. While workers’ compensation covers all injuries that occur during or arise out of a person’s employment, there are some cases where employers or insurance companies attempt to deny a workers’ comp claim based…

For most people, the death of a loved one is among the worst things that could happen to them. While all deaths are tragic, a situation can be especially difficult if a person was killed because someone else acted negligently, recklessly, irresponsibly, or with the intent to cause harm. In these types of cases, family members will not only struggle with the grief that comes from having a loved one taken away too soon, but they may also experience financial difficulties that affect their ability to provide for themselves. Fortunately, by working with an attorney, a person’s family members can…

Of all the different types of car accidents, rear-end collisions often seem like the least serious, especially when compared to high-speed head-on collisions or T-bone accidents. In many cases, being rear-ended will result in damage to a vehicle while leaving a driver or their passengers unscathed. However, these collisions are rarely harmless, and in some cases, they can lead to serious injuries that can affect a person’s long-term health. Victims of rear-end collisions will want to get legal help from an attorney to determine how they can receive financial compensation to address their damages. Potential Injuries in Rear-End Collisions…