When you or a loved one is injured or killed due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to receive compensation for your personal injuries.
Medical Negligence
Medical error is the third leading cause of death in America. If you’ve been hurt because of a hospital’s or doctor’s negligence you could be entitled to compensation.
Traumatic Brain Injury
“Traumatic brain injury” describes an injury that occurs when an outside force impacts the skull and damages the brain, whether or not the skull is broken open. These injuries are common and can result from automobile accidents, construction accidents, falls, …
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What To Do When Meeting With Your Attorney
You were the victim of someone else’s negligence, you’re hurt and probably upset, you called friends or family who referred to a trial lawyer. The lawyer tells you they would like to meet and discuss your case. Now what do …
Embrace The Process
While watching ESPN a while ago, I caught a feature about DeSean Jackson and his Father. Jackson’s father had recently passed away and was featured as the major motivating factor in Jackson’s journey from high school standout to NFL Pro-Bowler. …
New Illinois law defines ‘stoned driving’ | Bleader | Chicago Reader
When Governor Bruce Rauner signed a new law decriminalizing marijuana possession Friday, Illinois became the 17th state to consider small possession a civil matter subject to a citation and a fine rather than a criminal offense.If you’re caught carrying more …
When the Insurance Industry Covets Our Rights – HuffPo
Must read article from Joanne Doroshow Center for Justice and Democracy at New York Law School In 1995, a part-time actuary for the Alabama Insurance Department achieved what the insurance industry had been trying to accomplish in state legislatures nationwide for …
Red Cross Safety Tips For The 4th of July Holiday
It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever people have planned, the American Red Cross wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be …
What Is Forced Arbitration?
Texas Watch produced this great video explaining how arbitration hurts consumers and robs people of their day in court. While this pertains to Texas, forced arbitration has the same result anywhere in America. You have a right to a day …