A larger number of people may be dying because injury victims aren’t filing lawsuits against the people responsible for these incidents. A lack of lawsuits speaks to a lack of accountability. When negligent people are not held liable for the injuries and deaths they cause, information is concealed that could protect victims from harm. The Increased […]

Special rules apply to car accident claims involving children who sustained injuries because of the crash. Personal injury law is based on the assumption that children are incapable of making the same well-informed judgments as adults. Understanding the rules that apply to motor vehicle accidents that involve children can help victims determine how to navigate […]

Post-Traumatic Meniere’s Disease (PTMD) is a type of disorder affecting the inner ear, exhibiting symptoms such as dizziness, fullness in the ear, tinnitus, and other changes in hearing. The disease is believed to result from either a disturbance of the fluid in the inner ear or bleeding within the inner ear. What Are the Symptoms […]

Drugged driving entails driving a vehicle while impaired by prescription medications or illegal street drugs. It can lead to unsafe maneuvers behind the wheel and fatal accidents. Drugged driving endangers the lives of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. What Makes Drugged Driving Dangerous? Different drugs will have various effects on the way the brain functions. Drunk […]

Workers in Chicago have legal protections against employer retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim. It is against the law for employers to discriminate in any way against injured employees because they filed a claim. This includes firing workers, withholding bonuses or promotions, or harassing an employee. Injured workers may still be able to lose […]

Carnival workers are often at risk of sustaining injuries on the job. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), any type of amusement park or arcade occupation ranks 12th among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Over the years, many injuries have taken place resulting in serious injuries or even death. Accidents […]

Liability in accidents involving student drivers can be more difficult to determine, but it may be possible to file a claim or lawsuit if a student, instructor, or driving school was responsible for an accident. When the Student Is Liable In some cases, driver’s ed students may engage in negligent behavior that causes an accident. If a […]

Recent independent laboratory tests revealed that at least 78 sunscreen and after-sun products contain dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene. The toxic industrial chemical, which has been linked to leukemia and various other blood cancers, as well as kidney, bladder, liver, and sino-nasal cancers, was found in sprays, lotions, and topical gels. Consumers who have been […]

Over the years, multiple spectators have sustained serious and even fatal injuries at the Indianapolis 500 and other racing events, raising questions about who is responsible for them. While spectator injuries are rare, they do occur, with one recent incident at the Williams Grove Speedway making headlines. Determining Responsibility in a Recent Spectator Death On […]

When insurance companies are quick to make a settlement offer following an accident, it’s best for injured victims to avoid accepting it for a few reasons. Even if the initial offer seems like an ample amount, it may not cover all of the costs associated with injuries resulting from the accident.  Why Accident Victims Should […]