Uber Drivers and Insurance: What You Should Know

Confused about insurance coverage and liability when it comes to Uber drivers and taxis? You are not alone. But the situation is actually...

Where the Sidewalk Ends and Premises Liability Begins

Injuries on a sidewalk can be quite serious, usually resulting from a slip or fall, and may cause lacerations, bruising, and broken bones....

Is Vacuum Extraction During Childbirth a Safe Option?

The safety of vacuum extraction depends a great deal upon how it is performed and the particular situation in which a Chicago-area doctor...

Is Your Employer Keeping You Safe Enough?

Construction sites are among the most dangerous places to work in America, accounting for more workplace injuries than any other type of business....

How to Keep Your Car Safer than a One-Horse Open Sleigh

The winter holidays are some of the busiest times of the year for travelers, with millions of people driving short and long distances...

Chicagoan Charged For $1 Billion Nursing Home Kickback Scheme

A prominent Chicago nursing home operator was arrested in his Florida home and jailed, with no bond, accused of a $1billion nursing home...

Did Your Chicago Doctor Warn You About These Possible Anesthesia Complication Injuries?

Injuries due to anesthesia are relatively uncommon in Chicago, which is good news for anyone about to undergo surgery. When injuries do occur,...

$9 Million Medical Malpractice Payout for Chicago Hospital Death

A 40-year-old pregnant mother of six complaining of shortness of breath went to the ER at the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago in...

When Does a Pedestrian Have the Right of Way in Chicago?

When operating a vehicle or acting as a pedestrian, "right of way" means that one person or vehicle should be allowed to move...

What are the Most Common Driving Distractions in Chicago?

Even though driving involves hurling thousands of pounds of metal at very high speeds along potentially narrow streets, among dozens of other drivers...