It is common for hospitals to require patients undergoing a medical procedure to sign a form consenting to treatment and releasing the hospital from liability. The language in these types of forms may appear to suggest that patients must waive away some of their...
Personal Injury
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim?
If you sustain injuries resulting from a car accident, negligence, slip and fall, or another incident, you may decide to file a personal injury claim. To get the outcome you desire, it is essential to know your case's regulations and laws. Compliance with Illinois...
3 types of documents to collect after an accident
Car crashes and motorcycle collisions account for a huge portion of roadway accidents in the United States. Annually, over three million individuals nationwide sustain injuries in motor vehicle accidents. If you, unfortunately, become one of those statistics and...
Photos and diagrams are helpful in documenting a car crash
Minor vehicle accidents happen every day and many of the people involved are able to document the incident in which they sustained some level of injury. If you are the victim of a vehicle crash, do your best to record details of the accident. The information will be...
Do not let your stress response trick you after an accident
Car accidents are a leading cause of serious injury in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traffic crashes injure approximately three million Americans every single year. Motor vehicle accidents are also inherently stressful...
Who do you talk to after a personal injury?
rA personal injury has the potential to cost a victim thousands of dollars in medical expenses alone, not to mention lost income, property damage, and even physical therapy to recover. Earning fair compensation to cover these expenses cost is no simple feat, and even...
How can you spot a reckless driver?
Reckless drives pose a serious threat to the drivers around them. Their reckless or negligent behavior may not seem serious to them, but even momentary distractions are enough to result in considerable car accidents with life-changing consequences. There is little...
A quick guide to motorcycle safety
Taking to the road on a motorcycle can be liberating. Enjoying the fresh air by default as you navigate the road of Illinois. But as you likely know that freedom comes with a cost. Motorcycle safety has been a topic of conversation for many years, as motorcycle...
What types of product defects create a liability case?
If you have became injured or otherwise harmed while using a product in Illinois, you may wonder if you are eligible for compensation. The more serious the injury and the more expensive the resulting medical bills, the more important this may be for you and your...