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What’s the biggest risk around a construction site?

As construction sites spring up all over Illinois, so do construction site accidents — which can involve both construction workers and anybody who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time....

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3 common sources of premises liability

When a property owner lets someone visit their building or space, they are at risk for a premises liability suit. If someone gets hurt while visiting their property, that individual may be able to...

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Can you avoid a head injury with a hardhat?

Hard hats are a common form of personal protective equipment that workers should expect to wear when working in construction. In all construction workplaces where there could be falling objects or...

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How common are diagnostic mistakes in the U.S.?

Physicians are capable of providing services that the average person can’t. They have the legal authority to prescribe medications, ranging from sleep aids to narcotic painkillers. They have admitting...

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Why is the Oculus Quest 2 currently under recall?

Virtual reality could very well be the future of video gaming. As graphics have become more realistic, gamers have become increasingly eager to immerse themselves in the worlds in which they play. The...

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Is there a time limit for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Illinois?

Regardless of the nature of your job, you are entitled to a reasonably safe work environment. While some jobs come with inherent risks such as operating dangerous machinery, a number of steps can be...

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The burden of proof for medical malpractice

As a patient in hospital, you depend highly on the competence and care of its medical professionals as well as methods of treatment. Physicians have a legal duty to offer you the best possible care....

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Speeding really does cause car accidents 

It’s safe to say that most people speed at least once in their life. Many people do it virtually every time they get on the road. It may just mean going five miles per hour over the limit, and they...

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Massive CPAP recall initiated because of carcinogens

Imagine that you use a medical device to help you sleep more soundly and safely at night, only to learn that the device may also expose you to known cancer-causing compounds. That is exactly the...

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How long will it take to settle my personal injury claim?

Compensation following a personal injury goes a long way in getting your life back on track after an accident. With that in mind, no one wants their personal injury case to drag on for eternity, and...

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Why do you have to circle the operation site before anesthesia?

The technology used for surgical procedures has increased by staggering amounts in recent years. There are robotic surgical systems that can perform procedures without a doctor physically touching the...

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What are the 3 industries with the biggest workplace risks?

Some jobs are far more dangerous than others. Someone who works in an office, for example, has a lower risk of an injury than someone who works on a farm. What kinds of careers have the highest injury...

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Can you avoid a head injury with a hardhat?

Hard hats are a common form of personal protective equipment that workers should expect to wear when working in construction. In all construction workplaces where there could be falling objects or...

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How common are diagnostic mistakes in the U.S.?

Physicians are capable of providing services that the average person can’t. They have the legal authority to prescribe medications, ranging from sleep aids to narcotic painkillers. They have admitting...

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Why is the Oculus Quest 2 currently under recall?

Virtual reality could very well be the future of video gaming. As graphics have become more realistic, gamers have become increasingly eager to immerse themselves in the worlds in which they play. The...

View Article


Is there a time limit for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Illinois?

Regardless of the nature of your job, you are entitled to a reasonably safe work environment. While some jobs come with inherent risks such as operating dangerous machinery, a number of steps can be...

View Article

The burden of proof for medical malpractice

As a patient in hospital, you depend highly on the competence and care of its medical professionals as well as methods of treatment. Physicians have a legal duty to offer you the best possible care....

View Article


Speeding really does cause car accidents 

It’s safe to say that most people speed at least once in their life. Many people do it virtually every time they get on the road. It may just mean going five miles per hour over the limit, and they...

View Article

Massive CPAP recall initiated because of carcinogens

Imagine that you use a medical device to help you sleep more soundly and safely at night, only to learn that the device may also expose you to known cancer-causing compounds. That is exactly the...

View Article

How long will it take to settle my personal injury claim?

Compensation following a personal injury goes a long way in getting your life back on track after an accident. With that in mind, no one wants their personal injury case to drag on for eternity, and...

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