Elevators are convenient for workers; however, when accidents occur involving these conveyances, it can result in serious or fatal injuries. Each year, elevators in Chicago and across the U.S. make about 18 billion trips. While standards are in place to ensure their safety, accidents involving elevators can, and do, occur.
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Medical professionals have a legal duty to their patients to provide a standard of care during surgeries and medical treatments. When this duty of care is violated through negligent acts or omissions, common types of surgical errors can occur that may cause harm or death to the patient.
There are several key steps to follow after an Uber accident, including calling the police, taking screenshots of your Uber app and photos of the scene, obtaining medical care, and scheduling a free consultation with an Uber accident attorney. The aftermath of an Uber accident can be difficult. Uber accident cases involve multiple layers of liability and insurance coverage.

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.
If you suffer a permanent disability after a car accident, you may recover disability benefits through an insurance claim or lawsuit. However, you will need to prove that the disability resulted from the injuries sustained in the car accident and that another party was liable for the damages.
If another driver's insurance company denies your claim following a car accident, you may file a lawsuit against the insurer if you believe the company acted in bad faith, or you might have the chance to file a lawsuit directly against the other driver.
Car accident lawsuits often involve a deposition, which entails getting relevant information about the case from all parties involved, including plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses. A deposition in a car accident case can play a vital role in lawsuits and enable lawyers to build strong cases.
Personal injury lawsuits can take months and sometimes years to reach a resolution. The defendant may die before a lawsuit ends or even starts. This reality may compel you to ask: What happens to a personal injury lawsuit when the defendant dies? Generally, you can start or continue with an existing personal injury lawsuit even after the defendant dies in
People with grounds for a personal injury claim may wonder, “Can I settle my own personal injury case?” No law requires you to retain a lawyer to settle your personal injury claim. So, it is possible to settle your claim quickly and recover compensation to cover the full scope of your injuries or losses if you represent yourself.
A personal injury happens when you suffer harm because of the actions or inactions of another person. Personal injury examples include drivers causing serious accidents by ignoring traffic law while driving, doctors offering substandard treatment, and businesses failing to remove hazardous conditions on their premises. You must demonstrate that the other party was directly liable for your injuries to maximize
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