Simple frustrations are often responsible for escalated incidents of road rage. Sometimes a driver will make a rash decision that will anger another driver. Other times a driver will misunderstand another driver’s actions as aggressive driving. Many times drivers bring their non-driving frustrations onto the road and let their emotions affect their driving ability. Regardless
The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner with Memorial Day a mere two weeks. Summer in the Chicago area means picnics, bike riding, and swimming at the beach or in pools. While swimming pools provide countless hours of fun for both children and adults, swimming pools can be incredibly dangerous if certain
An Illinois woman is the latest to join the ever-growing string of lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of talc-based body powder. Last month, a lawsuit filed by Lynne Cebulske in St. Clair County Circuit Court and removed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois sought class action status on behalf of
Pay-as-you-go programs have been increasing in popularity in a variety of industries – from cell phones to data plans and software – and car insurance is just the latest industry to jump on board. Pay-as-you-go auto insurance basically charges drivers a rate based on the number of miles that they drive in a given period.
Millions of people are injured or killed in personal injury accidents every year. Personal injury claims fall under the umbrella legal discipline of tort law, which establishes liability for negligent or intentional misconduct that result in injuries, deaths, or damages. The following are some of the most common types of personal injury claims: Auto Accidents and Other
Toys and other children’s products, such as cribs, car seats and highchairs, can result in serious injury and even death when they are dangerous or defective. Sometimes a product is inherently dangerous, making children susceptible to risk of injury even when the product is used correctly. Other times products may be dangerous when used incorrectly
Hip and knee replacement systems are one of the most popular medical devices used today. Each year, more than a million Americans receive an artificial hip or knee replacement. Despite the popularity of hip replacement systems and the commonality of hip replacement procedures, however, the number of complaints regarding metal-on-metal hip implants continues to soar.
Medical malpractice happens anytime a doctor, nurse, hospital, or health care provider fails to adhere to the appropriate standard of care and a patient is injured or dies as a result. Medical malpractice can happen in a number of situations, but new data indicates that most medical malpractice claims against primary care physicians are a result
Most workplace deaths in this country may be preventable, according to a new report from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH). More than 4,000 workers die every year from workplace accidents, and an additional 50,000 die annually from occupational diseases, which averages to 150 worker deaths every day in this country, according to Jessica Martinez, deputy
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