Whether this is your first winter or you are a winter weather veteran, icy roads can make for a scary driving experience. One moment you feel like you are cruising along safely, and the next, you start feeling your vehicle slip across the road. When you are at the...
Month: January 2022
Some statistics surrounding driving in the winter
Winters in Chicago and throughout Illinois can be brutal, which makes it challenging on the roads. Accidents are more likely to occur during this season. These are a few winter driving statistics. How common are winter car accidents? Car accidents are common during...
Medical malpractice in Illinois
After undergoing a medical procedure that has gone wrong, many want to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. And although it may seem like a straightforward case, there are many factors to consider when deciding your future. The below information may help you better...
Commercial ranges can pose a product defect hazard
Small products aren't the only ones that can cause injuries in Illinois homes. Large ones, including appliances like ranges, can be responsible for injuries when improperly secured. Consumers should pay attention to ranges that have been recalled for possible hazards....
Illinois burden of proof in malpractice suits upheld
In Illinois, plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases have the burden of proving that the treatment provided to them by their doctors fell below the expected standard of care for similarly situated doctors in their same fields and geographic areas. If a plaintiff...
Thousands of GE ranges recalled
Illinois residents that have GE range ovens in their kitchens may want to check the model numbers. GE has recalled 132,000 gas and electric ranges that were sold in the U.S. as well as 12,960 ranges that were sold in Canada. The affected ranges could potentially tip...