Lawyers in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit know that reaching a settlement or verdict in their case requires significant human and financial resources and patience while cases wind their way through the civil justice system. In January, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that should limit delays and encourage wrongdoers to seek…
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that occurs in newborns who suffer oxygen deprivation and decreased blood flow before their birth. Children with HIE often have developmental delays, feeding problems, trouble breathing, seizures, low muscle tone and other issues. An estimated 2 to 9 live births out of 1,000 are HIE-related births. Between…
When other Illinois drivers make poor choices while behind the wheel, innocent people can suffer. This includes drivers and passengers as well as others outside of the vehicle, such as first responders and road workers who are near the road. You may be someone impacted by negligence or recklessness, and you know how important it is…
If you spend much time on the highway, you know that nothing is quite as frightening as a semi-trailer barreling along at 80 mph. The federal government has long tried to require speed limiters on large trucks that would hold their speeds to a set level — probably 68 mph or lower. Yet no rule…
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