Burns are one of the most painful injuries a person can suffer, and they can lead to a host of secondary and sometimes life-threatening complications. If you or a loved one have been burned, obtaining immediate medical treatment is essential to preventing these problems. It may even be necessary to save a life. Here are…
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Who Can Be Held Liable for Injuries Caused by a Defective Medical Device?
Companies that manufacture and sell defective products can be held liable when someone gets injured by them. The same applies to defective medical devices. As with any product liability case, however, pinpointing responsibility for dangerous medical equipment isn’t necessarily a simple matter. But a knowledgeable Chicago personal injury attorney can help. At Hale & Monico,…
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Elements of an Illinois Premises Liability Lawsuit
Property owners are required to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe manner, free of hazards and defects. If they fail to do so, and someone gets hurt on their property, the accident victim can file a premises liability lawsuit. But merely getting hurt on someone’s property isn’t enough. An injured victim has to prove…
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Why Road Rage Causes So Many Car Accidents
Frustration, exhaustion, and even anger are common when driving. Road rage, however, takes these emotions to another level. Drivers who exhibit excessive anger and aggressive driving are generally accused of road rage. The consequences of this behavior can prove tragic, even deadly. And if you or a loved one were injured or killed in an…
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Common Examples Of Chicago, Illinois Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence is not necessarily the same thing as physician negligence. Contrary to popular belief, hospitals are not always responsible for the mistakes of their doctors. That’s because many physicians are not employees of the hospital, but merely have admitting privileges. In essence, they function as independent contractors, meaning their negligence may not be the…
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The Most Common Causes Of Surgical Errors
Surgeons are tasked with some of the most dangerous and life-threatening work in the world, operating on their patients. Unfortunately, not all surgeons perform their duties with the level of diligence that’s expected and required of them. Even if the surgical error doesn’t prove fatal, it could mean a lifetime of significant and irreversible injuries….
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Demanding Justice After Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
We trust nursing homes to care for our parents and other relatives at a stage of their lives when they need it most. Tragically, some nursing home employees betray this trust by engaging in abuse – including sexual abuse – of these most vulnerable members of society. Sexual abuse is intolerable. If your loved one…
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What to Do After a Rear-End Automobile Accident
Rear-end automobile accidents are one of the most common types of wrecks involving motor vehicles. In 2017, there were over 92,000 rear-end collisions in the state. Although not all rear-end auto accidents are serious, they cause tens of thousands of injuries every year and dozens of deaths. No matter how serious your accident is, you…
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Proving Lost Wages After a Personal Injury
If you’re been injured in an automobile or other type of accident, there’s a good chance you will lose time from work for hospitalization, medical appointments, and recovery. You could be compensated for the lost wages you suffer as a result. But lost wages take many forms, and proving them could be a challenge depending…
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After an Accident, Stay Off Social Media
Everyone is online these days, with social media being a particularly popular way to spend time on the internet. With so many people using sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram almost like a personal diary, they will inevitably discuss their accidents (often with strangers). Unfortunately, many personal injury victims have sabotaged their cases by not…
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