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...
Personal injury
Personal injury
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...
3 signs of a brain injury that most people could overlook
Hurting your brain is one of the worst possible outcomes of a car crash. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could drastically affect your health, independent living ability and quality of life. Sometimes, those with a brain injury develop increasingly severe symptoms...
What symptoms can someone with an incomplete spinal cord injury expect to have?
At least 450,000 Americans suffer from spinal cord injuries (SCIs) here in the United States, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA). Symptoms these individuals experience vary widely depending on their injury's location. Both types of SCIs,...
What should you do if a dog attacks?
Avoiding dog bites starts with knowing what to do in advance. In the moment, everything is going to happen quickly. The dog is going to snarl, bark and charge. If you don’t already know how to react, it’s too late. You’re most likely going to do the wrong thing. You...
Slips and falls: How to determine if you can file a claim
Most people think that slip and fall incidents can only result in minor injuries such as bruises or cuts. It's not uncommon for someone to suffer broken bones, head injuries and other impairments in a slip-and-fall accident, however. Insurance companies are quick to...
Children, trespassing and injuries
It’s natural for homeowners to assume that they’re not responsible for the injuries that someone suffers while trespassing on their property. The common thought is that the person shouldn’t have been there in the first place so, if they got injured, that’s their own...
What should you do when you see a dangerous dog?
If a dog begins coming toward you, without a leash or an owner anywhere in sight, you may feel nervous. The dog may look aggressive, frightened or some combination of the two. What should you do to keep yourself safe? The first thing you should know is to keep all...
Safety concerns for the urban bicyclist
Opting for a bicycle can be a great, healthy lifestyle choice and it can help you be more environmentally friendly. With all the benefits that come with cycling, there are also some safety concerns that you should be aware of to keep yourself safe. Cars aren’t always...
How do brain injuries affect emotional stability?
After a resident of Illinois suffers from a brain injury, they face many problems. They may deal with physical or mental complications. They may even deal with emotional complications. The latter is a category that does not get the same attention as the first two. But...