A picture is worth a thousand words, and in the case of the family of a man who had been held in the custody of the Chicago Police Department, it apparently was worth $4.9 million dollars as well. A settlement has been tentatively reached between the City of Chicago and the family of a man...
Read More About $4.9 Million Settlement Agreed To in Chicago Police Abuse CaseLarge truck vs. passenger vehicle accidents are incredibly dangerous events. A large commercial truck can weigh up to 20,000 pounds. Because of the severity of accidents involving large trucks and passenger vehicles, drivers and passengers of smaller vehicles often suffer crippling or fatal injuries. According to a study undertaken by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Read More About Who is Responsible for an Illinois Rollover Truck Accident?According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in one recent year alone there were 411,000 vehicle accidents involving large trucks nationwide. Of these, one percent resulted in at least one fatality and 20 percent resulted in at least one severe injury. Getting injured in a collision with a semi-truck is an extremely traumatic...
Read More About Common Causes of Illinois Truck AccidentsSlip, trip, and fall accidents are a much more common occurrence than many realize, affecting millions of people each year and contributing to serious injuries and even death. One of the most troubling kinds of trauma that often is sustained in slip, trip, and falls is a brain injury. This is because victims are usually...
Read More About Brain Injuries Commonly Suffered in Chicago Slip, Trip, and Fall AccidentsSlip, trip, and fall accidents occur at an alarming rate in the U.S., and often are accompanied by painful complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 700,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture – and one out...
Read More About Bones Commonly Broken in Chicago Sidewalk Slip, Trip, and Fall AccidentsSlip, trip, and fall accidents are common and can happen anywhere. Knowing your rights when injured in a slip, trip, or fall incident can help you find experienced professional help in recovering damages. Documenting Evidence The first step when attempting to recover damages is to seek prompt medical care. Obtain records from your health care...
Read More About Who May Be Held Liable for a Chicago Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident?Injuries to the spinal cord region of our bodies are particularly dangerous. The physical, structural damage resulting from such an injury can be debilitating and possibly affect the ability to stand and/or move freely. Further, adding to the potentially catastrophic nature of spinal injuries is the possibility of neurological damage. The spinal region houses nerves...
Read More About Spinal Injuries Possible in a Chicago Slip, Trip, and Fall AccidentEach year, injuries resulting from snowmobile accidents occur. Just like all terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles can be an excellent source of fun, but under the wrong circumstances, they can also be a vehicle that leads to serious injury or death. Snowmobile accidents often involve falling into open water or running into a tree or another...
Read More About Snowmobile Accident Kills Wheeling ManIn what can only be described as the very last thing that stockholders of Chipotle possibly wanted to hear, another incident related to illness has occurred in yet another restaurant. The Chipotle restaurant was closed recently after one of the employees became sick and later tested positive for the norovirus, which is very contagious. This...
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