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Drunk Boating Prevention Policies Keep Summer Fun in Check
Alcohol is the cause for a fair amount of fatal accidents that occur in the summer while boating. Drivers who operate boats while intoxicated are just as dangerous as those who drive on the roads after they have been drinking. Boat operators who have more than .08% blood alcohol concentration are 10 times more likely […]
An In-Depth Look At FELA
The Federal Employers Liability Act protects railroad workers in the event that they are injured on the job. This act, which the U.S. Congress passed in 1908, puts the burden of proof on the injured railroad worker. The worker must prove that negligence took place in order to receive compensation for the injury. This compensation […]
What to Bring to Your Lawyer for Your TBI Case
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life-altering injury. It can stop you from interacting with loved ones, resuming your work or pursuing your passions. If you have suffered such an injury due to the actions of another, it is important to provide your attorney with the necessary information. The proof Perhaps the most […]
The Top 5 Boating Accident Causes on Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan can be treacherous. If you are out with boaters, you may notice that accidents often seem only moments away. The five circumstances below are those that most commonly lead to injury, but far from the only circumstances that can cause harm. One of the more obvious causes of injury on Lake Michigan is […]
Stand Your Ground
Self-defense or wrongful death? He liked computer games, hip-hop, and Miami Dolphin bed sheets. His Twitter handle was Slimm. He was a teenager who took care of his seven-year old cousin, and looked after a quadriplegic family member when needed. He liked girls, did not earn exceptional grades in school, but wanted to go to […]
Altered Lives
Traumatic brain injury in the United States March was Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a pernicious, devastating condition altering the lives of people who suffer it—and those who love them. An acquired brain injury, TBI is caused by force to the skull and delicate brain tissue within. Sports injury, car […]
Should Not Have Happened
Personal injury and medical malpractice Fritzie Burkett gave birth to her son, Genesis, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge in 2010. Born four months premature, Fritzie and her husband Cameron stayed at his bedside for six weeks following his birth. With no sign of complication, Genesis died suddenly following a heart operation in […]
Digging for Details
Accidents happen every day—and many cause injury. According to the Indiana State Police, almost 193,000 traffic collisions caused injury or property damage in 2010 alone. After a serious car accident, first responders include medical and law enforcement personnel. Emergency medical technicians assess and assist injured victims, and law enforcement investigates the scene for causative factors […]
Danger on the Premises
Maybe you twisted your ankle in a pothole and fell while walking across a supermarket parking lot. Perhaps you were struck by a falling object near a construction site. No matter what the cause, such accidents can leave you injured and unable to work or lead your normal life. In the worst cases, accidents and […]
On the Line
Indiana attorneys and car accident claims Most people evaluate car insurance, sign on the line, and pay their monthly bill. In this tight economy, more people are checking out competing companies—but staying focused on premiums instead of policy details. After an accident that causes injury, attention moves quickly to the process of determining fault and […]
