Premises Liability: Pool Safety Law Not Enough
Premises Liability and pool safety. Congress passed a new pool safety law in 2007 but it does not appear to be as effective as hoped. There are serious hazards associated with pool and spa drains. Strong swimmers, adult and child alike can be sucked in by a pool or spa drain trapped underwater until they […]
Alcohol and Causing Personal Injury: Immediate Vehicle Seizure!
Illinois lawmakers have expanded the alcohol related offenses for which the police may immediately seize your vehicle. Under the amended law, the police may seize your vehicle if it is operated by a driver who is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or similar intoxicants and the driver’s license has been revoked or suspended for the […]
More Car Accident Headaches for Illinois Drivers!
Another reason to avoid a car accident! Illinois lawmakers amended the Illinois Vehicle Code that now gives Illinois drivers more duties and responsibilities to the passengers in their vehicles. Illinois drivers are now required to properly adjust and fasten seat belts for passengers who are unable to do it themselves. A driver transporting a passenger who […]
New Menard Workers’ Compensation Cases Hurt All Illinois Workers
Despite an ongoing probe, new Workers’ Compensation cases continue to pile up at Menard Correctional Center. This trend can not be helpful for Illinois workers’. The number of repetitive injury workers’ compensation claims filed by Menard staffers since January 2008 totaled nearly $10 million dollars. Many claims were for carpal tunnel syndrome suffered while locking […]
In a Car Accident? Call Your Personal Injury Attorney First!
If you are in a car accident, speak with your personal injury attorney before you speak with the insurance adjuster. Insurance adjusters work for the insurance company and he or she will try to save their company money by minimizing the compensation you receive for your injuries and damages. Insurance adjusters will attempt to obtain […]