Compensation following a personal injury goes a long way in getting your life back on track after an accident. With that in mind, no one wants their personal injury case to drag on for eternity, and that is why many rush into a settlement. However, it may not be the...
Year: 2021
Year: 2021
Massive CPAP recall initiated because of carcinogens
Imagine that you use a medical device to help you sleep more soundly and safely at night, only to learn that the device may also expose you to known cancer-causing compounds. That is exactly the experience that some people with sleep apnea have had over the last few...
Speeding really does cause car accidents
It’s safe to say that most people speed at least once in their life. Many people do it virtually every time they get on the road. It may just mean going five miles per hour over the limit, and they don’t think much of it. If they get a ticket, these individuals are...
The burden of proof for medical malpractice
As a patient in hospital, you depend highly on the competence and care of its medical professionals as well as methods of treatment. Physicians have a legal duty to offer you the best possible care. Injuries can occur or conditions may worsen because of delayed...
Is there a time limit for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Illinois?
Regardless of the nature of your job, you are entitled to a reasonably safe work environment. While some jobs come with inherent risks such as operating dangerous machinery, a number of steps can be taken to minimize the risk of an injury in the workplace. If you have...
Why is the Oculus Quest 2 currently under recall?
Virtual reality could very well be the future of video gaming. As graphics have become more realistic, gamers have become increasingly eager to immerse themselves in the worlds in which they play. The original Oculus headset was a game-changer. At roughly twice the...
How common are diagnostic mistakes in the U.S.?
Physicians are capable of providing services that the average person can’t. They have the legal authority to prescribe medications, ranging from sleep aids to narcotic painkillers. They have admitting rights at the hospital to put someone under observation. They also...
Can you avoid a head injury with a hardhat?
Hard hats are a common form of personal protective equipment that workers should expect to wear when working in construction. In all construction workplaces where there could be falling objects or other hazards, safety protocols typically require workers to wear hard...
3 common sources of premises liability
When a property owner lets someone visit their building or space, they are at risk for a premises liability suit. If someone gets hurt while visiting their property, that individual may be able to bring a claim against the owner's insurance or even file a civil...
What’s the biggest risk around a construction site?
As construction sites spring up all over Illinois, so do construction site accidents -- which can involve both construction workers and anybody who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 158 fatal...