When you think of defective products, you don’t often think of the term in a legal sense. Consumer products are produced on a mass scale and the larger the scale the more room for error. But a broken handle on a water bottle or a malfunctioning clock doesn’t often...
Assumption of risk is a legal concept that presumes knowledge of possible injury, typically when engaging in an activity that by nature involves some level of danger. Activities like carnival rides, amusement parks, bungee cord jumping, even skiing come with some...
If you have ever been injured in a car accident, you know the toll it can take on all areas of your life, particularly your income. Serious injury resulting from an accident like a rear end collision can be debilitating and, for a number of reasons, cause a reduction...
Lane splitting, the act of weaving between two lanes of traffic (typically by a motorcyclist or a bicyclist) to advance beyond vehicles legally inhabiting the lanes, is not legal in Illinois. Yet lane sharing is not mentioned in Illinois motorcycle law. It’s very easy...
Workers who suffer serious injury on the job are often put at a considerable disadvantage. Firstly, your workplace is your source of income. An injury can hamper your ability to secure that income. Secondly, seeking damages through workers compensation can be a...
Emotional distress is a common consequence of personal injury accidents, yet it’s often overlooked in the pursuit of compensation. In this article, we’ll delve into the significance of emotional distress in personal injury claims, how it’s...
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