Older drivers often face many challenges in the wake of motor vehicle collisions. For example, some are seriously hurt and have to deal with pain and other physical consequences for the rest of their lives. These wrecks are also devastating emotionally and...
Personal Injury
Can I still sue if I signed a liability waiver?
If you have recently suffered an injury in Illinois due to someone else’s negligence, you can pursue damages to compensate for your suffering. Illinois subscribes to modified comparative negligence, meaning that you may still receive damages even if you were partially...
Who is responsible for injuries in a medical malpractice case?
When you have long-term physical complications after a surgery or other procedure, you may rush to place the blame solely on the doctor. However, there is a wide scope of people who may contribute to this injury beyond the attending physician. Improper drug dosages In...
What are the signs of a severe concussion?
What happens after Illinois residents like you suffer an injury to the head? You may develop symptoms that point to a concussion. Concussive injuries cover a large range of potential damage. Some concussions are a higher severity than others. It is important to know...
3 Rotator cuff injury treatments
Rotator cuff injuries are common. According to WebMD, these often occur when you are doing routine actions. For instance, you may reach for something off a high shelf and tear your rotator cuff. Your rotator cuff includes muscles and tendons that keep the ball of your...
Reviewing dangerous distractions on the road
People are involved in motor vehicle wrecks for countless reasons, such as a driver getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol, speeding and fatigue. In this blog, we will examine some of the reasons why drivers become distracted. Sadly, distracted...
What are symptoms of a hip fracture?
In the United States, about 300,000 people break their hip every single year. Some of these hip fractures can link back to fall injuries. Those who are more likely to suffer hip fractures are adults over 65. If you are in this demographic, WebMD explains that there...
What is negligent entrustment?
You have a lot to think about in the immediate aftermath of having been involved in a car accident in Lake County. Because of this, taking legal action is likely not at the forefront on your mind. Yet once the expenses associated with your accident begin to pile up...
How can you determine the severity of a slip and fall?
Slip and falls may initially seem easy to overlook. After all, people fall every day and do not injure themselves. However, some slip and falls can be extremely dangerous and lead to severe injuries. How do you know if your slip and fall was severe? The best way is to...
Report: Teens no longer the most dangerous drivers
Likely for as long as you can remember, people have regarded teenagers as the most dangerous drivers. The biggest reason is inexperience. A 16-year-old, even one who has gone through all of the proper training, just doesn't have much time behind the wheel. People make...