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September 29th, 2016

Common Construction Site Injuries You Need to Watch Out For in Chicago

Construction sites are among the most dangerous work environments throughout the US, and Illinois and Chicago are no exception. Other than transportation and warehouse industries, construction accidents account for the highest number of fatal injuries in Illinois. 17% of fatal accidents occurred at construction sites in Illinois in 2014, up from 16% the previous year,...

Truck Accident

September 26th, 2016

Common Types Of Commercial Truck Accidents In Chicago

Accidents involving commercial trucks can cause an injury which is serious or fatal. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2011 there were 273,000 accidents throughout the United States involving large trucks, and 3,341 of these injuries resulted in fatalities. In Illinois there are a number of state and federal laws that apply...

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Animal Attack

September 20th, 2016

What Should I Do If I’m Attacked By A Dog In Chicago?

Known for their loyalty and obedience, dogs are one of the most popular pets in America. In spite of this, in the United States, more than 1,000 people seek emergency room treatment for dog bites every day. Each year, in Illinois, many adults and children suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries as a result of...

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Motorcycle Accident

September 16th, 2016

Common Types of Chicago Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Although there are fewer motorcycle riders on the road than drivers, they are at greater risk for injury because they lack the protection that drivers have. Crashes involving motorcycles and other vehicles account for 56 percent of motorcycle accident deaths.

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Truck Accident

September 13th, 2016

Chicago Underride Truck Accidents

An underride truck collision is probably the most deadly type of vehicle accident, even at low speeds. This type of accident occurs when a car collides with a large commercial truck and runs under the truck. Large trucks weigh 20-30 times more than cars. They are taller and have more ground clearance which means that...

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Boating Accident

September 9th, 2016

Why Do Chicago Boating Accidents Occur?

Boating can be great fun, but sometimes accidents can occur. Your legal rights in this type of accident can be complicated. If you are involved in an accident on a sailboat or motorboat, in order to claim compensation for your injury, you must be able to prove that your injury was a result of another...

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September 6th, 2016

Chicago Area Pokémon Go Gamers and Car Accidents

The Pokémon Go craze has seen thousands of gamers hit the streets all across the nation. But can this augmented reality phone app actually cause harm? Apparently it can. There have already been a number of cases in the U.S. where Pokemon fans have been playing the game while driving, leading to accidents and injury.

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Medical Malpractice

August 26th, 2016

ER Nurse Tweets Bloody Photos

The mother of a Logan Square gunshot victim is suing a Chicago-area hospital and an emergency room nurse that works there claiming that the ER nurse shared inappropriate information on Twitter when the victim was brought in to the hospital for treatment. Some of the content tweeted included pictures of the room where medical personnel...

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Medical Malpractice

August 25th, 2016

$14.4 Million Dollars Awarded in Federal Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

In Chicago, a federal jury decided in favor of a woman recently. They found that two doctors from Illinois botched her gastric bypass surgery which left her brain damaged. The jury awarded the woman $9.4 million dollars, and found that the two Chicago-area doctors were guilty of negligence. The hospital where the surgery was performed...

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