A crash with a city bus, police car or snowplow may leave you unsure about your next steps. Along with serious injuries, you may also face special rules for claims against public bodies. Illinois law gives government entities certain forms of immunity. However, those...
Surgery always carries some degree of risk, and as such, patients are often warned about the possibility of infection as part of the informed consent process. However, not every post-surgical infection is unavoidable. In some cases, serious infections develop because...
There are many medical conditions that cause similar symptoms. People rely on physicians to assess their experiences, run appropriate tests and determine the underlying cause of a medical condition. The diagnostic process can be relatively quick in cases where a...
Experiencing a severe injury can turn your life upside down. Learning how Illinois treats these injuries can help you decide if your situation may qualify as catastrophic. Not every serious injury meets this level, but the law recognizes certain injuries for their...
Nursing home elopement occurs when a resident leaves a facility or supervised area without authorization or staff awareness. It’s most common among patients living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments that affect judgment, memory and...
The days and weeks after a car accident can be overwhelming. Medical appointments, missed time from work and mounting bills often create pressure to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. However, accepting a settlement too soon after the crash can sometimes...
Which industries file the most workers compensation claims? Some jobs appear to carry more risk than others, and the numbers suggest that physical work can raise the chance of injury. If you work in a demanding field, you may face a greater likelihood of filing a...
When you visit a loved one in a nursing home, you expect to see them as they are. Maybe they are a bit slower or more forgetful, but their personality should still be there. It is heartbreaking to walk into a room and find a vibrant parent suddenly sluggish,...
People can cause car crashes due to negligent behavior or violations of traffic regulations. Proving who was at fault is the first step toward seeking compensation for collision expenses. Some people who cause crashes admit that they made mistakes. Others try to avoid...
Surgeons and the professionals assisting them typically do everything in their power to ensure that procedures are successful. Unfortunately, accidents and mistakes do occur during surgical procedures. In some cases, those mistakes are serious enough to have a...