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Who Is Responsible for Surgical Errors?
Surgery is a big event and can be unnerving for many people. No matter how “minor” the surgery is, there’s always a risk of complications. If a surgical error occurs, you may wonder who’s responsible and what can be done. Who’s Responsible? First of all, know that as...
Why Employers Try to Fight Workers’ Comp Claims
If you’ve experienced an injury at work, you’ve likely filed a workers’ comp claim to help cover the cost of the injury. However, sometimes winning your workers’ comp claim is much harder than you may think. If your employer is fighting your claim, knowing why and...
What Is Medical Malpractice in Illinois?
Medical malpractice is a serious concern affecting the victim and their family. There are often devastating results that can cause both physical and mental complications for years. Defining Medical Malpractice in Illinois Medical malpractice is the legal term that...
7 Reasons to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney After a Workplace Accident
If you’ve been injured at work, you need to protect yourself. Even if your bosses seemed sympathetic to your situation, they’re not the ones calling the shots. At the end of the day, you can’t always count on your company to take care of you after an accident. They...
5 Signs Your Loved One May Be a Victim of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is something that no one really wants to think about, but it happens all too often. Elder adults, like children in many cases, may not have the capacity to speak up for themselves or protect themselves from abuse or neglect, so it’s important for...
Who Is Responsible for Slip and Fall Accidents Outside a Business?
Slip and fall accidents are far more common than you might think. And it’s not just people falling down and walking it off—these accidents often result in serious injuries and someone needs to be held accountable. But who is responsible and how can you make sure...
Understanding the Most Common Causes of Brain Injury
Brain injury, also called traumatic brain injury or TBI, happens more frequently than people realize. It can happen from any kind of external impact or penetrating injury, causing the brain to twist or shift in place or change its chemical makeup, which results in...
5 Things to Look for in an Expert Malpractice Lawyer
In a perfect world, medical care would heal the patient with no ramifications. However, we don’t live in a perfect world. Not only do doctors and surgeons not always get it right, but sometimes they can make the situation worse. Medical malpractice applies to a wide...
6 Tips for Handling the Social Security Disability Process
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an important safety net that can help offset a loss of income due to a disability. However, even if you meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of a disabled person, it can be incredibly challenging to...