Being bitten by a dog can be a harrowing experience. Besides the physical and psychological trauma, there is also the risk of infections that you have to contend with. Unfortunately, dog bites are not uncommon. If you believe the attack was not your fault, you may...
Springtime in Illinois is a messy season. All of the snow melts, and rainfall is generally heavier than in the summer. Occasionally, there will be additional snow or freezing events as late as April. Every time it freezes and then thaws or it rains, there is an...
Many continue to work through the pandemic, but employers aren’t always transparent about the risks. Anyone in the family could pay the price when workers are exposed, and it can be hard to know where to turn. Businesses across the country could be responsible for...
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group released its 35th annual “Troubled in Toyland” report in late November identifying hazardous children’s toys as the holiday shopping season begins. This year’s review says that as with most things in 2020, COVID-19 has an...
Click on the link to read the article regarding this case. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/lawsuit-accuses-district-300-of-negligence-after-cheerleader-was-injured-in-stunt
Student Ethan Roser, only 19 years old, was tragically killed in April 2017 while volunteering at a college track and field meet. He was struck in the head by a 16 pound hammer thrown during a practice exercise. When he was struck, Ethan was standing in an area...
On November 2, 2014, my daughter, Alyssa, and I climbed 2,109 steps over 103 floors in the Willis Tower to raise money for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. We were on the team hosted by the Northwest Community Hospital Wellness Center. Our team devoted our...
Although sports are a great way for children and teens to stay healthy while learning important team-building skills, there are risks to pushing the limits of speed, strength and endurance. All athletes – no matter their age – who push the limits sometimes don’t...
The March 2013 ABA Journal contains a story about the famous case of an indigent man who sought counsel for being wrongfully accused of breaking and entering into a poolroom in Panama City, Florida in June 1961. Clarence Earl Gideon, appearing as his own...