Families of Illinois nursing home residents will now have more legal recourse if they suspect nursing home neglect. Previously, nursing homes were allowed to include arbitration clauses in their contracts so that families could not sue them for neglect. Now, a family that accuses a…
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How does a court determine damages in a wrongful death case?
The death of a loved one in an accident can be traumatizing, but it is important to understand the facts of a case before thinking about possible legal action. Illinois law should be considered to ensure that the actual elements needed for this type of…
Call to action follows rise in traffic fatalities
Drivers in Illinois and throughout the country drove more miles in 2015 than they had in 2014. Some experts say that this has correlated to a jump in motor vehicle accident fatalities. A total of 35,092 people died last year in roadway accidents according to…
Documents to collect after being injured
Illinois residents who are involved in a car crash might want to contact an attorney, and the attorney may want to see certain documentation related to the accident. The individual who has retained the attorney should provide the information exchanged with the other driver at…
Social media use while driving is dangerous
Many Illinois residents understand that texting while driving is dangerous. They may not realize that doing other things with their smartphones, including checking Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media apps is also dangerous. More recently, many people have started playing Pokemon Go while they…
Authorities seek help identifying accident victim
Illinois authorities have asked for help in identifying an individual killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 55 in Illinois on the morning of July 25. The chain reaction accident involved two semi-tractor trailers and three other vehicles. Police say that the unidentified accident victim…