In the United States an individual who is unable to work due to a physical or mental disability can claim for benefits. There are numerous rules and regulations that apply and even if they are all met, approval is far from being a foregone conclusion, as a matter of...
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Spotting the Red Flags: 3 Medical Malpractice Warning Signs
When it comes to your health, your relationship with your doctor should be one in which you’re able to place the utmost level of confidence and trust. Dealing with a medical condition or illness is already stressful; when negligence enters into the equation, the...
A Close Call: Getting into an Accident with an 18 Wheeler
You're calmly driving down a road one day, minding your own business and staying within the speed limit, when all of a sudden you get rear-ended by a tractor trailer truck that was following you too closely. You both stop, you look at the damage and the driver of the...
Medical Malpractice And Illinois Law
Visiting a doctor, undergoing a medical procedure in a Kane County medical facility or even taking prescription medication is all part of the American medical system. While things usually proceed without issue, sometimes, the system fails to operate properly. If...
Wrongful Death Under Illinois Law
If a wrongful death occurs in Illinois, the state has legislation to handle it. A wrongful death attorney can take the case to court as a civil matter under the Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/). It requires that the death does fit the definition within the act of a...