Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. The day after Thanksgiving, thousands of shoppers line up outside stores, hoping to find low prices on the perfect holiday gifts. Many stores hype their Black Friday sales to encourage large crowds. Unfortunately, large crowds can create dangerous situations for shoppers. Our Chicago personal injury…
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Passenger Rights After a Rideshare Accident
Lyft and Uber are popular rideshare companies in Chicago. Most passengers like rideshare companies because of their competitive rates and ease of scheduling. However, rideshare drivers can get into accidents, like all other drivers. When that happens, rideshare passengers can be severely injured. Our Chicago personal injury attorney discusses rideshare accidents and passenger rights in…
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Your Civil Rights When Dealing With Law Enforcement
You are guaranteed certain civil rights when dealing with law enforcement. At Hale & Monico, our Chicago civil rights attorneys aggressively pursue claims involving civil rights violations. Learning about your civil rights when dealing with law enforcement helps you know when officers cross the line. What Are Civil Rights? Civil rights give us freedom and…
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Autumn Driving Hazards to Be Aware Of
We look forward to fall leaves and winter holidays as the weather turns cooler. However, changes in the weather can often create driving hazards we do not deal with in the summer. Our Chicago personal injury attorneys at Hale & Monico discuss autumn driving hazards and how you can avoid car accidents this fall. Seven…
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have Against Jail Neglect?
A jail sentence has the potential to result in abuse and neglect. However, few in the mainstream media and political scene are willing to acknowledge that prisoners often suffer brutal experiences after conviction. Prisoners have rights against jail neglect as detailed below by our Chicago civil rights attorneys. Prisoners Have Legally Protected Rights There is…
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Can Injuries Sustained While Texting and Driving Be Claimed?
Texting while driving has become increasingly common as people continue to favor communication using their thumbs and electronic keypads over traditional voice-based conversations. However, most drivers are unaware of how the courts and insurance companies view injuries sustained while texting and driving. If you are accused of texting while driving after an accident or if…
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Pedestrian Right of Way and Accident Liability
If you aren’t sure who is at fault in a pedestrian accident, you aren’t alone. Pedestrian right-of-way accidents have the potential to be complicated. In general, motorists are legally liable for accidents involving pedestrians. What matters most is that you ask a Chicago personal injury attorney for legal guidance. The Truth About Pedestrian Right of…
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Steps to Proving Hospital Negligence in Illinois
Staph infections, botched surgeries, improper medication dosage, and other forms of negligence occur more frequently than most assume. If you or a loved one have been wronged by a hospital or other medical care facility in Illinois, our Chicago medical malpractice attorney can help. Here’s a quick look at what to do after a hospital…
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Broken Bones From Slips and Falls: Healing and Legal Options
Falling and breaking a bone is a very stressful and scary occurrence. According to the CDC, one in five falls results in a broken bone, and more than 800,000 people are hospitalized for a fall injury every year. While some falls might be unavoidable, others can be traced back to negligence or hazardous conditions. If…
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Preventing Injuries on Summertime Construction Sites
Did you know that construction sites are more dangerous in the summer? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more workers injured during the summer months than at any other time of the year. In professions requiring outdoor work, like construction, that’s particularly true. More homes are built during the summer when…
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