Personal Injury Blog

One of the most traumatic types of injuries to suffer is an amputation. A serious accident in Chicago involving a car, truck or motorcycle could lead to the loss of a limb. Likewise, a victim may suffer a full or partial loss of limb or digit because of a dog bite/animal attack, because of a […]

When you decide to do undergo a surgery for whatever reason, you place your life in the hands of surgeons, hoping they will do everything possible to ensure a safe procedure. However, some medical professionals don’t always live up to the standards of their profession and a wrong-site surgery be the end result of such […]

There are two major events that can happen between the Discovery and Trial stage of your Illinois personal injury claim: Motion to Dismiss and Settlement. Both events will end your case without the need to go to trial for a resolution. As with all stages of an Illinois personal injury case, having a trusted Chicago […]

Anytime a patient undergoes a medical procedure, the doctor is responsible to advise the patient of special instructions. This includes when a patient begins using a medical device such as an implantable defibrillator. These instructions can help prevent unnecessary complications from developing.Additionally, doctors must ensure that they are not using a dangerous medical device on […]

The U.S. Department of Labor has several organizations including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) that are charged with setting and enforcing safety standards in various occupations. Construction sites are one of the most common areas that OSHA monitors.OSHA standards require that contractors not allow their workers to work in surroundings or under working […]

Before taking to the road, motorcyclists should be aware of Illinois’ motorcycle laws and regulations. These laws and regulations are to protect motorcyclists from crashes, which can result in serious motorcycle accident burn injuries, brain trauma or even death.The following are required by Illinois motorcycle laws:  Eye protection; Rearview mirror; Passenger footrests; and Daytime headlight […]

With an increase in dangerous cribs being recalled, it is important to learn how injuries can be prevented. Parents, caregivers and daycare providers should regularly inspect their cribs to ensure they are safe for use.Dangerous Cribs:  Preventing Crib Injuries While a dangerous product can find its way into the most safety-conscious household, a caregiver can take […]

If you have been the victim of a misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose in the Chicago area, then you may be entitled to file an Illinois medical malpractice lawsuit. Although a patient can never guarantee that they won’t be the victim of medical negligence, there are some things you can do to help prevent a […]

Last year, there were 66 million prescription errors made in the U.S. according to a drug industry data company. Pharmacist error falls under tort law for medical malpractice which is a system allowing victims of medical provider negligence a way to recover for their losses.As medical providers, pharmacists must adhere to the very high standards […]

If you have been injured in an accident in Illinois resulting in a head injury such as a concussion, you may be able to seek compensation through an Illinois personal injury claim.A Chicago car accident lawyer will take the time to discuss with you all the facts surrounding your accident to determine if someone else’s […]