Recovering an accurate figure on the number of lives that are lost each year by police officers’ actions is difficult; while the FBI tracks the number of officers’ lives lost in duty, there is not a comparable tally taken of people killed by the police. That being said, it is estimated that in a time… Read more »
The BMJ released a shocking report earlier this month, detailing the fact that medical errors are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, the only killers in America that are bigger than medical errors are cancer and heart disease, raising the question of why doctors are hurting – not helping… Read more »
The Illinois Department of Transportation released some troubling statistics recently regarding the number of pedestrian deaths from car accidents in the state. According to the data, the number of car accident-related pedestrian deaths has increased; in the year 2014, there were 127 pedestrian deaths, while the year 2015 saw 150 pedestrian deaths. While figures have… Read more »
Being attacked by a dog is a terrifying experience, and even a single bite can leave a victim with permanent scarring, disfigurement, and psychological harm. When a dog in Illinois bites an individual, the victim is almost always entitled to damages for the harm that they have suffered. The following considered Illinois’ dog bite law,… Read more »
When I present estate planning seminars, the most frequent comment I hear from future clients is “I have been meaning to do that. I know it is important, but I just haven’t gotten around to it yet.” I cannot stress to you enough how important it is to have your financial and healthcare affairs in… Read more »
Filing a wrongful death claim against the state, or a government entity, can be complicated. In fact, in some states, sovereign immunity laws shield governments from liability, even in instances of negligence. While the state of Illinois does allow for wrongful death claims to be filed against it, there are certain rules for doing so…. Read more »
Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bedsores, are skin and tissue injuries that occur when prolonged pressure is applied to the area. Nursing home residents, the elderly, and other persons with limited mobility are often at risk of pressure sores because these sores occur when a person is unable to move their bodies themselves or… Read more »
One of the most valuable pieces of information that you can learn is what to do after a car accident in Illinois to ensure that you recover the compensation that you are owed. While you may think that getting the money that you deserve is as simple as reporting the accident to your insurance company,… Read more »
A slip and fall may seem like a relatively minor accident, especially when compared to other accident types, such as a car accident. While this is true to some extent – there are certainly slip and falls that cause only minor injuries to victims (as is the case with all accident types) – some slip… Read more »
A Riverton, Illinois woman recently filed a wrongful death suit to seek damages following her husband’s death. Her late husband, Roger Creason, age 42, was killed in a terrible accident in October of 2015. Creason was one of the workers participating in the construction of a new, high-end treatment facility when an explosion inside of… Read more »