Personal Injury Blog

Motorcyclists in Illinois should know what the state laws are concerning motorcycle use. These motorcycle laws are meant to help protect motorcyclists if they are involved in a motorcycle crash. In the state of Illinois a motorcyclist is not required to wear a helmet. Although it is not required, it is safer for you to wear […]

When an individual suffers serious illness because they took a potentially dangerous drug or dietary supplement that was mass-marketed to the public, they may be eligible to receive compensation for their injuries. A Chicago personal injury lawyer can work with a victim to determine if liability exists in injury cases involving a popular dietary supplement, […]

A Utah physician specializing in treatment of victims of carbon monoxide poisoning has published an article in  the prestigious New Engald Journal of Medicine showing that victims of carbon monoxide who do not receive treatment with hyperbaric oxygen within 24 hours of injury tend to have worse manifestations of the brain damage following exposure.  The […]

Nearly every public place, property owner and company has a duty to keep you safe from harm on their property or while using their products. A store accepts this fact when they require customers to access their property in order to purchase their goods or services. Likewise, a neighbor accepts this duty when they invite […]

Responsibility for actions is a critical part of a negligence case when it comes to determining if a defendant’s actions caused your injuries. Proximate cause is the scope of a defendant’s responsibility in a negligence case. Whether or not the defendant should have foreseen the likelihood that their actions caused your injury is left to […]

If you plan to file for compensation through a Chicago motorcycle injury claim, then your percentage of fault in causing your motorcycle accident will affect your potential compensation. This is because when your damages are awarded, a court will reduce the total amount by your percentage of comparative negligence.To determine your negligence, a court will […]

If your loved one has suffered from abuse in a nursing home or managed care facility, it is only natural that you would want to take legal action to address this betrayal.Filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit in Illinois can be a long and exhausting battle, but one that may be well worth the effort […]

It used to be that apothecaries were the medicine experts who worked in establishments to procure, prepare, and mix the drug properties found in plants to create healing products for various ailments.Today, large pharmaceutical companies spend billions to research and produce drugs on a massive scale. They rely upon the pharmacist to dispense their drugs […]

The first thing your insurance adjuster will do when they contact you about your car accident injury claim is to try and establish a friendly relationship. While this makes for a more pleasant experience when having to deal with all the paperwork and hassle of reaching a settlement, it’s a tactic used to lull you […]

If you are considering filing an Illinois medical malpractice claim, it is important for you to understand the importance of proving medical negligence. An Aurora medical malpractice attorney can go over your case to help you determine any challenges your specific case may present in this area.When you are treated by a hospital or a […]