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Goodfield, IL (April 25, 2024) – According to the Woodford County Coroner, an industrial accident resulted in a woman’s death on Tuesday. A 40-year-old Pekin woman was pronounced deceased at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the CaseIH facility located at 600 East Peoria Street in Goodfield, per local authorities. Officials say the woman died of multiple

If you or a loved one has been injured because of chiropractic care in Chicago, you may wonder, “Can you sue a chiropractor?” Illinois law allows you to file a malpractice lawsuit against a chiropractor who causes injury due to carelessness or negligence. Although chiropractors don’t practice medicine like traditional medical doctors, they still have to uphold professional standards and

Carmago, IL (April 24, 2024) – Two people are hurt after a car crash in Douglas County on Monday afternoon. The Illinois State Police said it happened at 1:45 p.m. on Illinois Route 130 in Carmago, one half-mile south of U.S. Highway Route 36. Two cars were involved, both of which had to be towed

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

La Salle County, IL (April 22, 2024) – On Monday morning at 8:30 a.m., two separate collisions on Route 178 near the Lowell Bridge contributed to injuries and the evacuation of one individual from one of the vehicles involved. According to Tonica Fire Chief Al Stremlau, one passenger in an apparent truck crash who sustained

Chicago, IL (April 21, 2024) – On Friday afternoon, traffic on Interstate 55 southbound was slowed down by an accident that took place near the off-ramp to exit 90, and at least two people were taken to a local hospital. According to Illinois State Police Troop 6, three vehicles were involved in the incident, including

Saline, IL (April 20, 2024) – An early Thursday morning collision between a vehicle and a cyclist resulted in the fatality of one individual. The collision occurred at 1:55 a.m. along U.S. Route 45 at Wasson Road in Saline County, per the Illinois State Police (ISP). Troop 10 personnel responded to the site and reported

What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is a medical condition that is linked to medical errors or negligent actions made during prenatal care, postnatal care, or childbirth. Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition with no cure that results in different degrees of brain damage or central nervous system damage in infants and children.
If you suffered a personal injury, whether due to a car accident, sip and fall accident, medical malpractice, or other reason, it’s important to file a personal injury claim as soon as possible. The statute of limitations in Illinois sets a limit for how much time you have to file a claim after your injury.

Chicago, IL (April 19, 2024) – On Friday, three people were injured in a collision involving a Chicago police cruiser vehicle. The collision occurred in the 6300 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue in West Woodlawn. According to officers with the Chicago Police Department, the detective’s car collided with a red Kia. CPD reported that