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How Do I Find the Right Personal Injury Attorney in Illinois? June 1, 2020 - You may see ads from lawyers on TV, the side of a bus or banner ads online. However, after an accident, when you need to find a lawyer, the search can seem overwhelming. You should take some time to think about your needs and make sure you find the right personal injury attorney for your […]
Knocked Over By a Dog in Illinois May 26, 2020 - Not all injuries caused by dogs have to do with a vicious animal or dog bite accident. Even friendly dogs can cause serious injury. If an excited or energetic dog jumps up on someone, they can knock the person over, causing serious damage. If you were injured by a dog knock down accident, you may […]
Laws to Try and Shield Nursing Homes From Negligence Lawsuits May 19, 2020 - The COVID-19 epidemic is more dangerous for older people and those with preexisting conditions. Nursing homes have been some of the hardest hit locations for people dying from the virus. Many people living in close quarters makes it easier for the disease to spread. Health care workers who come and go to work in […]
Illinois Workers’ Comp Coronavirus Rule Repealed May 11, 2020 - Essential workers in Illinois have been out on the front lines during the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak. Healthcare workers are protecting the sick and elderly, grocery-store employees are keeping food on the shelves, and delivery drivers are a lifeline to those under quarantine. By working so others can stay home, essential workers may be at an increased […]
Illinois Nursing Home Negligence and Coronavirus April 27, 2020 - Older people are more vulnerable to COVID-19. Older people suffer more serious complications associated with the virus and have a higher rate of death. This leaves a lot of residents of nursing homes in Illinois and across the U.S. at greater risk of harm. The number of deaths in nursing homes also highlights the abuse, […]
Understanding Landlord Liability in Chicago & Aurora IL April 20, 2020 - Many people in Chicago or Aurora rent an apartment or work in an office owned by a landlord or management company. The nice part about living or working in a building owned by someone else is that there is someone to call when things need fixing. However, landlords who do not keep the property in […]
Injuries After a Bus Accident in Chicago April 13, 2020 - Many residents of Aurora and Chicago rely on public transportation to get to work. Bus travel is generally safe, but riders can suffer serious injury in a bus crash, especially when riders are standing. Buses do not have many of the safety features of cars, like seat-belts and airbags. If a rider is injured in […]
Illinois Workers’ Comp After COVID-19 Illness April 6, 2020 - Governor Pritzker has extended the stay at home order for Illinois until the end of April. Many workers in Illinois are still required to show up to work as they are part of an essential job. Other workers may have already been exposed to the coronavirus in the workplace and are unable to work because […]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week March 30, 2020 - Certain dog breeds like pit bulls have a negative reputation for dog bite injuries. However, any breed, sex or size of dog can bite, causing serious injury. Children may be more susceptible to dog-bite injuries because of their size, curiosity and lack of caution around animals. Unfortunately, many of these dog-bite injuries are caused by […]
Burn Injuries March 23, 2020 - Burn injuries can be devastating, requiring multiple surgeries and leaving life-long scars. It only takes a moment for a burn injury to leave the victim injured and scarred. Unfortunately, many burn injuries are preventable and would never have to happen if not for negligence. The parties responsible for causing burn injuries should be held accountable […]
