Yes, you are still eligible to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver who caused the crash, even if you were driving as part of your job duties. Under certain circumstances, you can also file a workers’ compensation claim for this type of accident, if the crash occurred while you were performing your job duties, […]
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Thousands of people die in accidents involving distracted driving each year. Hundreds of thousands are injured. In Illinois, it is illegal to use a handheld electronic device for any purpose while you are driving. That covers texting, talking, using an app, browsing the internet and any other activity
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This week, March 10-16, is Patient Safety Awareness Week. It exists to raise awareness of safety issues for people who are undergoing treatments in the hospital or in outpatient settings. One aspect of patient safety that should be discussed is the risk of medical malpractice. Mistakes and errors on the part of a healthcare professional
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In Illinois, you may still be able to recover compensation in a motorcycle accident case if you were partly responsible for the crash. Comparative negligence is a principle that says you can still recover money, but that monetary award will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. Therefore, if you were 10 percent responsible for
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Don’t let your Valentine’s Day get derailed by a drunk driving crash. Like any day of celebration, February 14 presents an opportunity in which adults are likely to imbibe. Although it’s impossible to do anything about the behavior of other motorists you’ll be sharing the road with, you can be responsible for your own actions.
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When you entrust your loved one’s care to a nursing home or senior living community, you should feel confident that their needs will be met. Sadly, nursing homes aren’t always a safe place — abuse and neglect could put your loved one’s health and well-being at risk. Nursing home abuse can come in many forms,
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Below we offer 5 tips for responding to the aftermath of a car wreck. Please remember: Do not in any way apologize or say you are sorry to the other driver. Doing so could be used against you. On the other hand, it’s also not a good idea to get angry or yell at the
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You trust medical professionals with your health, your well-being and your safety. Of course as a recipient of care, you agree to the risk of certain side effects and complications. You should be fully informed of these risks ahead of time. But what if an injury, illness, life-threatening complication or fatal complication arises out of negligence
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You want your parents to enjoy security, safety and high-standard care when they move into a nursing home or assisted living facility. You may also be aware of the possibility of abuse and neglect at the hands of your loved one’s caretakers. Here are a few issues to look for: Significant emotional/behavioral changes (withdrawn, uncommunicative,
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As a pedestrian hit by a motorist who does not have insurance, you may be able to recover compensation through your own insurance policy. It depends on your specific policy coverage. As a pedestrian hit by a car, you may have suffered catastrophic, life-changing physical injuries. Consequently, you could be facing: Lost wages Medical bills
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