If an individual was injured in an apartment fire, certain parties may be liable for damages, enabling victims to seek legal action. Apartment fires can be life-altering for tenants, leaving them with damage to or loss of personal belongings, mild to severe injuries, or without a place to live. Fires can also have a long-term financial […]

Falls from vehicles can lead to serious injuries or death. These accidents are responsible for thousands of injuries every year. They often result from slip and falls from workplace vehicle access ladders or steps, inadequate footwear, inclement weather conditions, torn sheets or broken ropes that cause overbalancing, or a general lack of awareness. There are several […]

Auto accidents, like other types of personal injury cases, follow a timeline that consists of specific steps. Some steps will require more time than others to complete. Since victims often face costly expenses after an accident, it’s a good idea for victims to understand what to expect before filing an accident claim. The Accident Takes […]

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, emergency room visits spike for a number of reasons. As more people get together and celebrate the holidays with friends and family, the possibility of injury increases as more risk factors are introduced. Everything from cooking food to drinking excessively can lead to various accidents or illnesses and subsequent visits to the […]

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of degenerative disease that affects the brain. It results from repetitive brain trauma, which occurs among many athletes, veterans, and other individuals engaged in activities that put them at risk of repetitive trauma. CTE occurs when Tau proteins develop in the brain due to repeated trauma. In the process, brain […]

Incontinence and other bladder dysfunctions are physical, emotional, social, and economic challenges that many spinal cord injury victims face every day. Victims may need to rely on costly medical equipment, special supplies, or take medication for the rest of their lives. These are factors to be considered when filing a personal injury claim. What Is […]

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital were ranked among the best in the country according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings. U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 Rankings Each year, U.S. News & World Report releases its rankings of the top 50 hospitals […]

Serious injuries and drownings can be prevented when property owners, operators, and caregivers understand the risks and make water safety a priority when children are around bodies of water. When negligence, lack of training, or reckless behavior causes injuries or death in Chicago, victims can file a personal injury lawsuit to hold responsible parties liable. […]

Vaping can cause underlying lung and heart conditions in users. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that because of this, users are at a higher risk of contracting and suffering severe complications from COVID-19. What Does Vaping Do to the Lungs? By now, it should be no secret that e-cigarettes are dangerous products. […]

The negligent behaviors of popular cruise lines during the Covid-19 outbreak led many passengers to be exposed to the virus. In addition, some cruise lines did not make passengers aware of their exposure, creating an opportunity for the spread of the virus. Passengers on cruise ships are at a high risk of contracting viral diseases […]