There are two types of hit and run incidents in the state of Illinois. One type is when a driver collides with another vehicle, a pedestrian or a bicyclist, and flees the scene without identifying themselves or providing any aid or information to the victim, witnesses or law enforcement. A second type of a hit and […]
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The number of workers who suffer from fatal injuries continues to rise. Each year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report analyzing the number of work fatalities. The report includes a breakdown of the data, including which occupations suffer the most fatalities. In 2018, there were a total of 5,250 workers killed on […]
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People often must travel for work. Traveling can place additional stress on workers, and in some cases, traveling is becoming increasingly more dangerous. A recent report published by the Center for Justice & Democracy at New York Law School titled Planes, Trains and Automobiles – and Other Transportation Hazards examined the number of accidents that […]
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The cost of beauty can be higher than the price for the service. Most of us have smelled the scent of nail polish and nail polish removers when in or near a nail salon. While these fumes may be irritating to the customer, for workers, the chemicals can be seriously dangerous. When workers are in […]
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There are approximately 15,700 nursing homes in the United States with spaces for 1.7 million residents. Illinois has room for 94,194 patients in its 764 certified nursing homes. Deciding that you need one of these facilities for you or a loved one is difficult. The task becomes more daunting when you discover the number of […]
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The lives of two men were lost on a recent early morning Lake Michigan boat crash when their 42-foot craft rammed high speed into a break wall. Two experienced boaters, both in their 60s, were killed. A third man suffered non-life threatening injuries. Early news reports indicated that alcohol was a prime factor contributing to the […]
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Pedestrians – whether walking, standing, jogging, skateboarding or rollerblading, can be seriously injured when struck by a car or truck. If you are sitting or lying near a roadway, you are also classified as a pedestrian. The chances of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle and suffering serious injury or death are great.Surprising Statistics […]
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Bars have an obligation to provide security to its patrons – even if an assault occurs outside the bar. The Illinois Appellate Court recently confirmed this rule of law in a June 2018 case where Maxum Sports Bar & Grill, in Willowbrook, Illinois, was held responsible for serious injuries sustained by patrons during an attack […]
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A woman was pushing her baby’s carriage down a Pasadena, California, shopping street when her 11-month old baby was hit in the head with shrapnel from a drone that had crashed into the ground. Yes, a drone. This was not military aircraft that is used in foreign countries to drop bombs in areas where it is […]
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Many people know that some attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis. What is a contingency fee? What are the advantages of working with an attorney on a contingency basis? An attorney working on a contingency basis does not charge an upfront retainer fee nor do they charge an hourly fee. The attorney will not […]
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