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May 24th, 2016

Spinal Injuries Possible in 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...

Wrongful Death

May 4th, 2016

Snowmobile Accident Kills Wheeling Man

Each 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...

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April 29th, 2016

Holy Guacamole! Norovirus Hits Chipotle!

In 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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Workers Compensation

April 25th, 2016

Hold the Mustard! McDonald’s Workers Sue For Work-related Injuries

Dozens of workers across the country have filed federal complaints against McDonalds. The complaints detail employees getting injured on the job and not being provided with adequate first aid and attention. In one specific local example, a Chicago worker claimed that after burning her arm, her manager told her to put mustard on it. The...

Wrongful Death

April 19th, 2016

Chicago Skydiver Dies in Accident

During a performance at the annual skydiving festival in Puerto Rico, a 58 year old Chicago man died when difficulties operating his chute occurred. According to festival organizers, this was the first death that had happened in the last 15 years. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which investigates airplane and helicopter accidents, is investigating the...

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April 13th, 2016

Zika Virus Hits Chicago Area

The Zika virus has recently been contracted by several pregnant Illinois women, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. This virus, which is transmitted via the bite of an infected mosquito, produces symptoms that may include joint pain, fever, pink eye, and/or a rash. Although these symptoms typically last only a week or so...

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April 8th, 2016

Get the Lead Out! Chicago Accused of Failing to Warn Residents About Lead Pipes

A lawsuit filed in the Cook County Circuit Court alleges the city of Chicago is not effectively warning residents how, after repairs to the street, lead can seep into tap water. The suit also claims that the city of Chicago should replace thousands of lead pipes. Detailing allegations from three plaintiffs, the lawsuit quotes a...

April 4th, 2016

Chicago Hockey Player Paralyzed

In an unfortunate accident at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, a 20 year junior hockey player suffered an injury that left him paralyzed. According to onlookers, the young man stumbled and then hit the boards while playing in the last game of the season for the Chicago Cougars. After he fell, he was...

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March 31st, 2016

Common Breaks Suffered in Illinois Pedestrian Accidents

Recently, a Bridgeview man was involved in a serious pedestrian accident. The man was struck attempting to cross the street on the 8400 block of Harlem Avenue. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the 26-year old man had to be extricated from the windshield of the car and suffered numerous broken bones as a result of being struck. Unfortunately...

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