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 Accident in Chicago
Car crashes in Chicago 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
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
Personal Injury
What is the Egg Shell Skull Rule?
A legal doctrine is a single rule, a set of rules, theory, or guiding principle that is widely followed in a field of law. Doctrines can be determined by common
Personal Injury
Why Are Most Personal Injury Cases Settled Out of Court?
If you’ve recently suffered major injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be trying to mentally prepare yourself for a possible lawsuit. While personal injury claims do
Motorcycle Accidents
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Illinois?
Motorcycles are notorious for carrying an increased risk of injury in a traffic accident. One of the most prominent reasons that motorcycles are more susceptible to giving their riders severe
