They say every cloud has a silver lining if you look closely enough. The horrors of the coronavirus pandemic have us all desperately looking for that bright spot. Some of us have found it in the extra time we are able to spend outdoors. Walking and bicycling have become popular ways to pass the time…
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I Got COVID-19 At Work. Can I Sue?
Numerous Chicago area residents have contacted our office in recent weeks wondering whether their employer can be held responsible for their coronavirus diagnosis. Unfortunately, our answer to these inquiries is every lawyer’s favorite answer — it depends. It depends because this is a shifting area of law, and each individual’s situation is different. It is…
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Accidents Do Not Disappear Despite Drop In Driving
Since the Coronavirus crisis began, many of us have been staying home as much as possible. This means we are putting fewer miles on our cars, but it does not mean that we should be less concerned about getting in an accident when we do get behind the wheel. According to research by the Northwestern…
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Don’t Let The Coronavirus Prevent You From Seeking Compensation
Our lives have been turned upside down by this virus, which has taken so much from all of us. We are grieving lost loved ones. We are worried about those who have survived, but still have lingering symptoms that impact their quality of life. We long to return to the way things were. How the…
Continue reading…Man Hit by Truck Along the Roadside in Dekalb County, Illinois
DeKalb County, Illinois– May 2, 2018 (WSPY News) According to a report from WSPY News, a man was hurt in a collision with a truck while he was picking up trash on the side of the road. The accident occurred The driver of the truck is a member of the injured man’s family. The collision…
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Mistakes That Can Harm Your Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois
Mistakes That Can Harm Your Lawsuit – What You Should Know to Protect Your Legal Rights Personal injury lawsuits provide a way for injured victims to pursue compensation when they have suffered harm because of another’s negligent conduct. However, when pursuing legal action, accident victims should know that their life becomes an open book. Insurance companies and…
Continue reading…Herniated Discs Sustained in an Auto Accident – What Accident Victims Should Know
Back injuries are common following auto accidents. Many victims of auto accidents may not realize that they have sustained a back injury resulting from the accident, as there are many different causes of back injuries. However, if a person suffers back pain and other complications following an auto accident, that person should consider whether his or her…
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Understanding the Symptoms and Treatment for Broken Ribs Sustained in an Illinois Auto Accident
All injuries resulting from an auto accident have the potential to be permanent, requiring a substantial amount of medical treatment. Additionally, the cost of medical treatment often can reach six figures if not seven figures throughout an injured person’s lifetime. Sustaining broken ribs in an auto accident may not seem that debilitating. However, such an injury can certainly…
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Ridesharing Companies Such as Lyft and Uber See a Rise in Auto Accidents
Study Shows that Cities with Ridesharing Companies Such as Lyft and Uber See a Rise in Auto Accidents UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by www.capecodtoday.com, a recent study reveals that cities with ridesharing companies like Lyft and Uber are seeing an increasing number of auto accidents. The University of Chicago and…
Continue reading…Rockford Head-On Collision Leaves One Woman Dead and Injures Two Other People
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS – As reported in an online news article published by www.mystateline.com, one person was killed and two others injured in an early evening head-on collision. According to the Rockford Police Department, an early evening two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 54-year-old woman, and injuries to a 15-year-old male passenger along with a…
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