Mesothelioma is a painful, aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma affects the cells surrounding the internal organs of the body, called mesothelium. As asbestos fibers are often inhaled, this cancer often affects the lungs. 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed every year in the United States, but this number […]
It seems like a week doesn’t go by without an accident in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois involving a school bus, bus van or commercial bus. These accidents often lead to tragedy, as unlike car accidents, crashes involving buses almost always cause injury. Thousands of people in Illinois rely on bus transportation every day. When […]
Every day, people turn to their doctors and trust them with their lives. This is certainly reasonable, as healthcare professionals have a sworn duty to provide accurate, safe and ethical medical treatment. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and the result is medical malpractice. It is estimated that up to 250,000 people in the United […]
It’s estimated that nearly 1.4 million people experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. These injuries are caused by a blow or jolt to the head which damages or disrupts brain function. Brain injuries range in severity from mild concussions to a coma or even death. There are nearly 5.3 million people in the […]
Maritime law regulations are comprised of a complex network of state, federal, and international law, and many people are unaware that their claims are actually governed by maritime or admiralty law. In general, maritime law covers injuries sustained on a vessel in navigable water. Vessel includes, but is not limited to, cruise ships, yachts, ferries, […]
Childbirth should be a happy occasion as a new member of the family is welcomed. Unfortunately, a small percentage of otherwise healthy births are disturbed by medical negligence by obstetricians, birth defects caused by hospital negligence, or birth defects due to medications prescribed during pregnancy. It’s estimated that 27 out of every 1,000 births in […]
Maritime workers and seamen face a high risk of on-the-job injuries. When you are out at sea, it is also much more difficult to get medical attention. If you are a maritime worker, you must know your legal rights, as the law offers several remedies to make sure you receive the appropriate care and compensation […]
Bicycling can be a healthy and enjoyable activity, and it’s especially popular in Chicago, which as a national reputation as one of the best major cities for bicycling. The city of Chicago plans to construct 100 new miles of bike lanes by 2015 and more bicyclists than ever will be sharing city streets with vehicles. […]
Many places we go in everyday life are owned by the federal government and operated by federal employees, including VA facilities and post offices. If you were injured by a government agency through negligent on-the-job behavior of a federal employee, you may be able to sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The FTCA, […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that an alcohol-related accident occurs every 32 minutes in this country. More than 10,000 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in 2010. In Illinois, a person is considered intoxicated if their blood alcohol level meets or exceeds .08. If you were hurt in an accident and the other […]