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.
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
Some Illinois motorists may soon see an increase in their insurance rates. The Illinois House passed legislation in May 2013 that would raise the minimum liability coverage requirements from $20,000 to $25,000 for injury or death of one person, and from $40,000 to $50,000 for injury or death of two people, for all insurance policies
Work-related motor vehicle accidents can happen just as any other accident can happen on the roadway. If you have been injured in a vehicle accident that occurred during the course of your employment, you may be able to pursue a workers’ compensation claim in addition to a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver involved. Helping Maximize Your Recovery
Accidents caused by cell phone use while driving continue to happen – even despite the fact that Illinois recently prohibited the use of hand-held cell phones while driving in a school zone or highway construction zone and several other cities, including Chicago, Evanston and Winnetka, have banned the use of hand-held cell phones while driving
Illinois insurance companies that provide workers’ compensation benefits coverage may soon have a new competitor – the State of Illinois itself. The proposed legislation (H.B. 2919), which cleared Illinois State House’s Committee on State Government Administration last week, proposes to create a state workers’ compensation insurance fund that would compete with private insurers. The proposal has been
Motor vehicle accident statistics for 2007 in greater Chicago were at 120,982. (According to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety Statistics.) Injuries were reported in nearly 15% of these accidents. These included minor, moderate and catastrophic injuries as well as 191 fatalities. While these statistics are now several years old, Chicago’s population has only
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