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Multiple Parties May Be Liable in Wrongful Death According to Gun Negligence Laws

October 27, 2021

According to gun negligence laws, when a loved one is fatally injured in a gun-related incident, one can hire wrongful death attorneys and seek compensation from all parties whose gun negligence contributed to the victim’s injuries. A gun injury lawyer can help surviving family members hold the shooter, gun owner, seller, property owner, and any […]

Multiple Parties May Be Liable in Wrongful Death According to Gun Negligence Laws
Personal Injury

What Makes Tanker Truck Accidents So Dangerous?

October 13, 2021

Tanker truck crashes are among the most dangerous accidents because of the hazardous materials the trucks usually transport and the weight and size of the trucks. Gasoline, ethanol, diesel fuel, radioactive materials, industrial chemicals, and agricultural pesticides are some of the toxic substances that most tanker trucks carry. The weight and size of these trucks […]

What Makes Tanker Truck Accidents So Dangerous?
Personal Injury

How to Have a Safe Road Trip this Thanksgiving

October 06, 2021

Getting the vehicle serviced, preparing for emergencies, and packing safely before leaving home are crucial steps to take to ensure a safe Thanksgiving road trip. During the trip, drivers should avoid distractions and take breaks. Thanksgiving is a popular holiday for traveling, and the influx of holiday travelers on the road can increase the risk […]

How to Have a Safe Road Trip this Thanksgiving
Personal Injury

How Speed Impacts the Outcome of a Crash

September 13, 2021

The higher the speed in a crash, the more severe the consequences typically are with regard to material damage and occupant injury. Multiple studies have shown a relationship between speed and crash risk, injury severity, and material damage. Although vehicles are safer now more than ever, the effectiveness of their built-in occupant protection equipment reduces […]

How Speed Impacts the Outcome of a Crash
Personal Injury

Who Is Liable for Apartment Complex Fires in Chicago?

September 06, 2021

When landlords fail to provide working smoke detectors, adequate emergency exits, or commit other acts of negligence that cause or accelerate apartment complex fires in Chicago, they can be held liable for the resulting damages. Tenants can hold the landlords responsible for the wrongful deaths or personal injuries suffered. Landlord Duty to Tenants Landlords owe […]

Who Is Liable for Apartment Complex Fires in Chicago?
Personal Injury

Recovering Compensation for Slip and Fall Injuries

August 13, 2021

A victim can pursue compensation if his or her injuries were sustained due to a property owner’s carelessness or negligence. Property owners are required to keep their premises clear of hazards for the people who visit. If a property owner violates this responsibility and a person has a slip and fall accident, the victim may be […]

Recovering Compensation for Slip and Fall Injuries
Personal Injury

E-Scooter Safety Is Up For Debate in Chicago

August 06, 2021

The electric scooter pilot programs that Chicago held in 2019 and 2020 evoked varied reactions, with some loving the idea of riding the scooters through the streets while others found them to be dangerous or annoying. Both non-riders and riders were injured in accidents involving e-scooters during the pilot programs. Chicago E-Scooter Pilot Program The […]

E-Scooter Safety Is Up For Debate in Chicago
Personal Injury

When Workplace Assault Turns Deadly

July 19, 2021

When assault in the workplace turns deadly, an employer can be held liable if the employer’s negligence or intentional conduct contributed to the assault and death. Many fatal workplace assaults could have been prevented if employers took the right steps before the conflict escalated. An appellate court recently said that an Illinois employer could face […]

When Workplace Assault Turns Deadly
Personal Injury

Should Online Marketplaces Be Liable for Dangerous Products?

July 12, 2021

Momentum is gaining to have liability imposed on e-commerce platforms for the counterfeit and defective goods sold on their platforms. Recent rulings are increasingly holding online marketplaces responsible for the defective or counterfeit products sold on the platforms by third parties. The Shift in the Online Marketplace Landscape For a long time, consumers have managed […]

Should Online Marketplaces Be Liable for Dangerous Products?
Personal Injury

Accidental Shootings in Chicago: Who Is Liable?

May 12, 2021

In accidental gun shooting cases, parties that can be held liable include gun owners, parents, property owners, and firearm manufacturers. Determining liability for shooting injuries can help injured people and surviving family members of victims obtain compensation with the help of an injury lawyer in Chicago. Holding Gun Owners Liable Gun owners can be held […]

Accidental Shootings in Chicago: Who Is Liable?