After getting injured due to someone else’s negligence, it is entirely possible to pursue a compensation claim by yourself. In theory, you would simply get in touch with the at-fault party’s insurance company, agree on the amount they will cover, and … [Read more...]
Can You Sue After Signing A Liability Waiver In Illinois?
Liability waivers are everywhere these days. From amusement parks to sports rentals, from guided tours to spa services, many businesses and organizations have their customers sign a form to avoid legal action in the event of an injury. You’ve … [Read more...]
Guide to Ensuring Safety at Nursing Homes
Table of ContentsWhen Should You or Your Loved One Move into a Nursing Home? Choosing the Best Nursing HomeQuestions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing HomeEnsuring your Loved One is Happy, Healthy, and Safe in a Nursing Home … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know about Chicago’s Summer Dockless E-Scooter Program
Now that summer is here, people are spending more time outside and this summer the scooter market is coming to the City of Chicago. They go by several different names such as dockless scooters, electric scooters, or the e-scooter and you may have … [Read more...]
Top Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centers in Chicago
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have lifelong and devastating effects. Anyone who sustained it must go through rehabilitation. Rehabilitation works with your body's natural healing abilities to encourage recovery as effectively as possible. It … [Read more...]
Suing the City of Chicago – Do Cities in Illinois Have Immunity From Lawsuits?
Last year the Illinois Supreme Court recently issued a much-talked-about ruling on an injury lawsuit filed by a woman against the City of Danville, IL. It said that the City is not immune from the lawsuit and is liable for the woman’s injuries. This … [Read more...]
Fatal Cyclists Accidents & City Truck Side Guards & Mirrors
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a series of devastating accidents in Chicago and nearby cities where cyclists were killed after colliding with right-turning trucks. The City of Chicago responded to this by passing a new ordinance requiring … [Read more...]
Illinois Nursing Home Complaints
Illinois nursing homes are frequent and continuing subjects of complaints. The State’s Department of Public Health maintains a 24 hour-a-day Nursing Home Hotline. It gets nearly 19,000 calls annually. Over the years, nursing homes have been … [Read more...]
Show Your Teens the Money If You Want Them to Stop Texting While Driving
Teens who like to text and drive at the same time may be convinced not to do it if offered some sort of financial incentive. Parents looking to discourage their teens from this risky habit can do so if offered rewards through apps. According to a new … [Read more...]
Chicago Dockless Bikes & Electric Scooters: What You Need To Know
Have you noticed those brightly colored bikes and scooters on Chicago streets lately? Chances are, you’ve encountered one of those “dockless” vehicles – bicycles and scooters that can be rented without the need for docking stations. Equipped with … [Read more...]