Police officers should follow the law and protect the communities that they serve. Unfortunately, police officers frequently make mistakes. They let emotional reactions or prior trauma influence their decisions. They conduct inappropriate searches, use too much force...
Motor vehicle collisions can produce an assortment of different debilitating injuries. Frequently, people focus their concerns on the most catastrophic injuries possible. They worry about spinal cord or brain injuries because they fear permanent impairment. Many...
Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on the roads. However, each type of accident presents unique challenges for injured people. What should you know about common car accidents? Single-vehicle accidents When an accident involves only one vehicle, it...
The state has faced many lawsuits alleging police misconduct. These lawsuits, often alleging civil rights violations or injuries sustained during police chases, have resulted in significant payouts for a number of plaintiffs. A recent analysis revealed a staggering...
Careless administration of medications can have severe consequences for patients in Illinois. These range from allergic reactions to drug interactions, overdose and death. A woman and her child in another state recently received a $20 million jury award in a medical...
The idea of undergoing any type of medical procedure can be stressful and many patients may be eager to make it through to the recovery process without complications. However, patients in Illinois might not always be aware of the types of health risks they might face...
A motor vehicle accident can occur at any moment and the aftermath of such an incident could have a lasting impact on the lives of those involved. There are various types of injuries one might suffer during a car accident, some of which could affect one’s ability to...
One of the most common reasons that intoxicated driving is dangerous is due to the fact that people are often unaware of their limited capacity. Alcohol can affect an Illinois driver in many ways, and drivers may not comprehend that they are unable to safely drive a...
Maintaining accurate patient records can be an integral component of protecting patient interests and mitigating a variety of potential health risks. Unfortunately, things might not always go as planned and should inadequate recordkeeping methods prompt issues with...
Most people on the road are eager to get to their destination quickly, but safety is always of utmost importance. Cities and states endeavor to balance these priorities with driving laws and speed limits, but a recent trend of increasing speed limits has been making...
