Elder Abuse
Fall Risk Assessment for Nursing Homes
Older adults are at a high risk of suffering from severe fall-related injuries. As we age, our reflexes and other mobility functions decrease, which leads to problems balancing, causing a
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Lawsuit for an Unborn Baby
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are one of the most dangerous health emergencies that a woman can endure in her lifetime. Any number of accidents, assaults, or complications could result in
Medical Malpractice
What is a Vertebral Artery Dissection?
Our bodies contain a vast system of blood vessels, veins, and arteries, all of which carry blood to and from the heart. Without adequate blood flow to all parts of
Catastrophic Injuries
What is a Degloving Injury?
Degloving injuries are pretty much what they sound like – ripping off a glove, except the “glove” is actually your skin. Degloving soft tissue injuries fall under the “catastrophic injury”
Car Accidents
Why You Shouldn’t Say You’re Sorry After a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming and chaotic. You may feel shaken up, frustrated, and disoriented and, in the moment, it might feel like a completely natural
Car Accidents
Internal Injuries From Car Accidents
Car crashes make up a shockingly high number of emergency room visits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 9,000 people visit the emergency room daily
Personal Injury
Mass Tort vs. Class Action Lawsuit
Mass tort and class action lawsuits are very similar in that they are civil procedures filed by a large group of people for relatively the same grievance. Usually, this grievance
Personal Injury
Can I Sue for Whiplash From a Roller Coaster?
Chicago is home to many great theme parks including Navy Pier, Six Flags Great America, Pirates’ Cove, Santa’s Village and more! While injuries at amusement parks are rare, they do
Car Accidents
Can a Car Accident Cause a Miscarriage?
A woman’s pregnancy should be an exciting and hopeful time in their lives. However, for some women, it can come with a variety of worries and hazards. Expectant mothers have
Personal Injury
Calculating Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim
For nonfatal injuries sustained, the average number of missed work days is over 11. And, with two-thirds of the population living paycheck to paycheck, this means that for the majority
Elder Abuse
Relocation Stress Syndrome
When it comes to mental health, moving to a new environment is one of the most stressful things that someone can go through. Most people can find ways to cope
Wrongful Death
Molly’s Law Illinois
Surviving family members file wrongful death lawsuits when their loved ones are killed through negligent and/or criminal acts. People may file these civil lawsuits after motor vehicle accidents (such as
