The loss of a loved one is an emotional experience, and when that loss is due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, the situation can become even more distressing. When someone’s negligence or misconduct causes a person’s death, a wrongful death lawsuit can be brought. What some people do not …
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Both car accidents and truck accidents can be devastating, leading to severe injuries, significant property damage, and financial strain. It is possible that if you were in a prior car accident, you did not consider using an attorney. However, truck accidents can differ significantly from car accidents, making hiring a …
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Well over 90% of personal injury claims are settled before they even go to trial. Your personal injury lawyer might talk to you early on about the steps in a typical personal injury lawsuit and mention “settlement.” However, you may be confused about how that differs from going to trial. …
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After being injured after an accident, it can be absolutely overwhelming to have to figure out how to pick up the pieces. When you are trying to figure out how to pay medical bills or determining when you will be able to return to work, the last thing you need …
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Imagine that you are doing your weekly shopping in a grocery store when, all of a sudden, you slip on some grapes in the produce section and fall. Although you are initially embarrassed as you take a tumble in front of concerned onlookers, you realize that you have severe injuries …
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Perhaps the scariest personal injury that a person can suffer is a head injury. A head injury refers to any trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain. These injuries can range from mild to severe and can be caused by various incidents, such as falls, car accidents, sports injuries, or …
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Imagine that you are rear-ended by a car that is following too closely. You might assume that the driver behind you is at fault, but then consider learning that the driver was rear-ended by another driver who was texting while driving. In this case, two drivers contributed to the car …
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When someone dies, it is always a tragic event. That tragedy can be compounded, however, when the death is the result of a doctor or hospital seemingly not doing its job. This is also known as medical malpractice. Fortunately, there are ways that the family of the deceased can seek …
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The brain is a fragile thing, and any damage can be significant. Many parts of the brain can become damaged, and the damage can vary. A brain injury can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage and can have a wide range of effects on cognitive, physical, and emotional …
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Around 10,000 newborns are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year, making it the leading cause of childhood disability. According to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF), roughly 1 million people of all ages have cerebral palsy in the United States. As a parent, this can be a very difficult …
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When someone dies, it is never easy on the loved ones who are left behind. Things can be even more emotionally taxing when the death is premature and caused by another person’s action or inaction. Nothing will ever bring the deceased back. Fortunately, there is a legal mechanism in Illinois …
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Being bitten by a dog can be an extremely traumatic event. It can also cause significant physical damage, some of which can be chronic. Other than dealing with the psychological and physical pain, dog bite victims often wonder what happened that led to the bite. Sometimes, it can appear that …
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Equal treatment under the law is a value in American society. This means that bias should not creep in when a judge or jury is rendering a judgment but that the decision-makers should instead look purely at the facts. Of course, that is not realistic. Everyone brings biases and preconceived …
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