A Trusted Ally for the Injured
Anyone who owns property has some degree of premises liability. A person who owns their own home could face legal action when a pizza delivery person gets hurt on their sidewalk, and businesses can face premises liability claims brought by anyone visiting their...
If you’ve ever been followed by a tailgater, you know how unnerving it can be. They’re being aggressive because they want to pass, but you just feel like they’re about to cause an accident. You can’t take your eyes off of the mirrors and you understand that they are...
One of the biggest threats to the health and safety of those in nursing homes is understaffing. It’s a problem nationwide. A new law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last month is intended to improve staffing levels throughout Illinois nursing homes by tying Medicaid...
Nearly every new car is equipped with a video screen, hands-free phone and dash cam. All this combined is a great motivator to buy the newest car off the lot. Technological advances in cars are now so common that you can even buy cars that drive themselves. The only...
Medication manufacturers have to thoroughly test the drugs they produce before releasing them to the public. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scrutinizes claims about the safety and efficacy of a medication. The manufacturer will need to fund research that...
Due mostly to their height, SUVs are more likely to roll than lower vehicles, like sedans. They just tend to be a bit more top-heavy, so taking a sharp turn can cause them to overturn. This is even more of a problem if the SUV has a lift kit or is taller than usual....
Most people assume that a doctor knows what they are doing and that nothing will go wrong during treatment. While it’s the case in many instances, doctors and other health practitioners can make potentially deadly mistakes when discharging their duties. Depending on...
Settling into a nursing home or other long-term care facility is a huge upheaval for an older person. It means suddenly being much more dependent upon others. The person has to get used to new surroundings. They probably also had to give up driving and socializing...
Most people look at their car doors and consider them as nothing more than a way to enter and exit their vehicle. Others give them more thought, choosing to buy a car with airbags in the door or using the doors to install extra speakers. However, few drivers think...
If someone you love has been in a fatal crash, you want to know what happened and who is responsible as soon as possible. Unfortunately, getting these answers can be challenging for a few different reasons. Everything happens very quickly Often, serious crashes happen...