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open and obvious defense
Premises Liability

Open and Obvious Defense

In personal injury law, specifically under the scope of premises liability, the “open and obvious” defense is a rule used by property owners to avoid liability when an injury occurs

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what is differential diagnosis
Medical Malpractice

What is Differential Diagnosis?

In the realm of personal injury law, understanding the complexities of medical concepts is crucial, and one of the most important concepts to grasp is “differential diagnosis.” Differential diagnosis is

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what is informed consent
Medical Malpractice

What is Informed Consent?

We all know that medical malpractice is the failure of medical professionals to meet the medical standard of care through either act or omission. As a result, the patient often

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highway hypnosis
Car Accidents

What is Highway Hypnosis?

Have you ever pulled in your driveway after a long day of work and realized that you don’t remember anything from your drive home? For all you know, you could

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illinois dash cam laws
Car Accidents

Illinois Dash Cam Laws

Drivers all over the world use dashboard cameras, or dash cams, to record their activities on the road as well as the actions of other drivers. While dash cams are

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road rage
Car Accidents

Can You Sue for Road Rage?

Road rage is becoming increasingly common along the Chicago motorways as drivers are growing more impatient and aggressive toward other drivers. While horn honking may seem innocent, the driver may

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Nursing Home Elopement
Elder Abuse

What is Nursing Home Elopement?

Many families have no choice but to trust nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide their loved ones with the care they need in their elderly years. Nursing homes

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mirena crash
Product Liability

What is the Mirena Crash?

It may not be acknowledged by Bayer Pharmaceuticals or other medical literature, but the “Mirena crash” is real, and it has been affecting countless women for years. The Mirena crash

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