Category: Personal Injury

The difference between negligence and recklessness is important in regards to punitive damages in an Illinois injury accident. Most injury claims will involve negligence, which will generally allow the victims to recover compensatory damages to pay for their economic and non-economic losses.

Following safety tips is essential for all skiers, regardless of their skill level. Anyone, including experts, can get injured while skiing. Approximately 600,000 skiing and snowboarding injuries are reported every year. Common injuries sustained include injuries to the head, shoulder, elbow, thumb, and knee.

Research by experts at the Medical University of Vienna reveals that hair dye may be one of the biggest cancer-causing agents in people’s everyday lives. The study followed 117,200 women in the US for 36 years. The study found that chemicals from harmful dyes increase the risk of certain cancers.

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most dangerous holidays of the year. Festivities fueled by intoxication land thousands in the emergency room each year. Injuries can result from traffic accidents involving motorists and pedestrians. DUI accidents are on the rise during this boozy holiday, with 269 victims killed in St.

Labor Day activities that celebrate the end of summer make Labor Day weekend one of the deadliest times of the year with drunk-driving fatalities, drownings, and fires.

When a landlord is negligent in maintaining or securing a property, tenants can pursue compensation for any injuries suffered as the result of the landlord’s negligence. In Illinois, landlords have a duty to their tenants to ensure their properties are properly maintained and any issues such as broken locks, leaking plumbing, etc.

The popularity of cycling for leisure, sport, and as a means of commuting to work or to run errands has grown to new heights.  As far as safety against being exposed to the virus, it is difficult to find another activity which is more conducive to keeping a safe distance from others. 

The most common personal injury cases involve negligent actions of another person that cause injuries in a variety of circumstances.

Parents can protect their children from many accidents and injuries by paying close attention to hidden dangers in public places and around the house.

As a Chicago Law Firm advocating for workers’ rights for the past 40 years, we endorse the latest legislation by the Illinois General Assembly. We stand ready to fight for front-line and essential workers who contract COVID-19.