When a child is injured in an accident, the child’s parents can file a personal injury lawsuit on the child’s behalf when injuries are caused by another person’s negligent actions. However, the child can not sue for damages until he or she reaches age 18. The Impact of Child Injuries When a young child or
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the widely-used herbicide paraquat is highly poisonous. The effects of paraquat poisoning depend on the route, amount, and duration of exposure in addition to the person’s health condition when he or she is exposed. While the makers of this weed killer allegedly knew about the
Victims of paraquat poisoning may be able to recover compensation in a paraquat class action lawsuit. Mounting evidence suggests that there is a link between the widely used, toxic herbicide paraquat and conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Although manufacturers of the weed killer were allegedly aware of the health risks, they failed to warn users.
Winter is upon us and, in recent weeks, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs has been blanketed with snow and ice. As a result of the treacherous conditions that snow and ice create, accidents tend to happen more frequently. Not only can auto accidents happen as a result of snow and ice, but slip and fall
The law requires that restaurant owners take measures to reduce the likelihood that a customer will slip and fall in a restaurant. A slip and fall in a restaurant can cause an array of injuries, such as broken or fractured bones, traumatic brain injuries, or lacerations. Victims of slip and fall accidents in restaurants may
After an accident, you may be wondering what to do if you slip and fall in a store. You may have a negligence or premises liability claim against the store. A slip and fall at the store can lead to severe injuries, such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or lacerations. Crowded stores, icy parking
Contingency fees for lawyers in a personal injury case mean the lawyer only receives compensation for his/her legal services if there’s a successful outcome for the client. Lawyers that work on contingency fee basis tend to include personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys. In those cases, the client is already hurting physically and financially, this
Snow and ice are just a way of life during winter in Chicago. Snow and ice can swallow sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and roadways, leaving many to wonder: can you sue for slipping on ice? Under the theory of premises liability, property owners and managers are required to keep their property safe and free from hazards. The
Slip and fall accident statistics provide you with insights into how to protect yourself. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of understanding your legal rights. Depending on the circumstances of your case, different types of laws may (or may not) protect you. Talking with a slip and fall attorney is a good way to make sure
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