Sometimes people are involved in a car accident, and they get out of their vehicle and are able to walk away from the crash scene. These individuals may feel fortunate to have escaped a harrowing experience unscathed with nothing but damage to their vehicle. However, as time passes, it might become apparent that the person…
Continue reading…Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents happen daily on the roads across the country. Most of us will be involved in a car accident, and most likely multiple car accidents throughout the course of our lives. Many of these crashes will lead to injuries, either minor or severe. Common car crash-related injuries include scrapes, head injuries, broken ribs, whiplash,…
Continue reading…Walmart Falling Merchandise Injury Lawsuits
Walmart is a massive chain of superstores that exist all across the United States. Many people suffer injuries in these shops and in some instances, Walmart is liable to the injured person under Illinois premises liability laws. Filing a lawsuit against Walmart has its challenges though. As a massive corporation, Walmart is well protected by…
Continue reading…Post-Concussion Syndrome Lawsuits
Concussions are a common type of injury that occurs because of sport-related accidents and car crashes. A concussion can be a severe condition, and for some patients, the symptoms persist long after the accident. Most people’s concussion symptoms will go away around three or four weeks after they are injured. However, for about 10 percent…
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Filing A Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against Target Stores in Chicago
It is not uncommon for people to be injured in large stores like Target. Spills in the aisles are common, and if a person falls because of a slippery floor, it is possible that the retailer is liable to that person for damages. Establishing a Valid Legal Claim Against Target Of course, Target is not…
Continue reading…Public Impression of Personal Injury Lawsuits
Across the country, in recent years there has been a movement designed to portray personal injury lawsuits as frivolous claims made by money seeking plaintiffs who are willing to exaggerate their injuries to take advantage of companies for millions of dollars. People pushing for tort reform argue that personal injury law is a threat to…
Continue reading…Fatal Truck Accident Lawsuits
Driving around massive semi-trucks is anxiety causing for many people. These huge vehiclesoutweigh passenger cars by 20 or 30 times and collisions between trucks and smaller vehicles disproportionatelyend in people in the smaller vehicles being killed. In recent years, large truck-relateddeaths have risen across the United States by incredible margins. According to government data, in…
Continue reading…Rear-End Accident Injuries
Rear-end crashes are extremely common types of accidents that take place daily across the country. Many of these crashes are fender benders that take place when someone bumps another car at an intersection. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are more serious and lead to physical injuries. People are often surprised to find that they suffer…
Continue reading…Personal Injury Claims in Illinois
Personal injury claims are lawsuits arising from an accident in which a person sustained injuries. Many of these claims revolve around car crashes or pedestrian accidents, but they can also involve other types of accidents such as slip and fallcases and a wide range of other unintentional injuries. Of course, sometimes an accident is just…
Continue reading…Car Accident Head Trauma Lawsuits
Head injuries often occur when a person is involved in a car crash. Head injuries are serious and even when there might be no outwards indications like bumps or bruising; aperson could have experienced a brain injury, which can be dangerous. Sometimes a person who is in a car crash will experience outward signs of…
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