When a woman in Illinois or elsewhere enters a hospital or medical center to have a baby, she can expect to receive quality care. Things do not always go as planned during labor and delivery. A mother and baby whose care has been entrusted to a medical team should be...
Illinois parents understand the excitement (and anxiety) of an expectant mother. Entrusting the health and safety of mother and baby to a medical team is a common, everyday occurrence in hospitals throughout the state and country. Unfortunately, medical negligence can...
On May 12, 2023, a Cook County jury returned a verdict of ten million one hundred and fifty-three thousand dollars against the City of Chicago and two police officers engaged in a highspeed chase in a residential part of Chicago on June 24, 2017. The car they were...
While distracted and impaired driving attracts many of the headlines when it comes to catastrophic accidents, there is a less-discussed threat that many Illinois drivers encounter: fatigue. Truckers in particular can be susceptible to the risks of drowsy driving, with...
Most people in Illinois are aware of the risks associated with driving while intoxicated or distracted. But some drivers may not know that driving while drowsy can also be very dangerous. Truck drivers and others who spend a lot of hours on the road can be...
Drivers are responsible for the choices they make while behind the wheel, including traveling over the speed limit. Speed limits are in place as a way to protect drivers, make the roads safer and reduce the chance of accidents. These speed limits are based on the...
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be very stressful events for Illinois patients and health care professionals alike. while there are many different reasons that can be cited for a lawsuit, there are some types of neglect or general incidences that are more common than...
In the United States, a car accident happens every six minutes, on average. These accidents can result in serious damage, both to the vehicle and the people in it. It is therefore highly important to take the correct steps after an Illinois car accident so that...
People of any age can face serious injury from a fall, but certain populations are at a greater risk. Most people are aware that older adults are at greater risk of head damage from a fall, but recent research suggests that sex also plays a role. A study from Florida...
Civil lawsuits, including those involving a personal injury, typically revolve around being “made whole;” that is, receiving money to cover the damage done to a plaintiff. But there are rare cases where a court does not determine there are economic damages, yet still...
