Personal Injury News & Developments

Some car accident victims may need to undergo a full medical evaluation. Doing so evaluates the body for injuries and ensures victims receive necessary medical treatment. However, some imaging may not show evidence of injury despite pain, such as severe neck pain and other symptoms. A clear MRI doesn’t reduce the pain and suffering the…

Any car accident can be stressful, no matter how minor. When these accidents happen out of state, the stress can be far worse and the situation more complicated. When you’re in a car accident outside your home state, there are a lot of other factors you’ll need to consider. Immediate Steps to Take After an…

The US General Services Administration notes that approximately 6,420,000 car accidents occur in the United States annually, and 98% of them are due to human error [1]. If you’re at fault, you must protect your legal rights to avoid more significant consequences. Our Chicago personal injury attorneys can walk you through the insurance claims process,…

If you’ve been in a car accident, you may have suffered whiplash, a neck injury that occurs when the head suddenly snaps back and forth. Although the whiplash injury may take days or hours to start hurting, it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. In addition to a physical examination, you may get a magnetic…

There are a lot of different areas of law, personal injury law being one of the most common and potentially the most broad. If you’ve been injured in an accident or incident because of someone else’s negligence, that’s where personal injury lawyers come into play. These lawyers specialize in helping accident victims get financial compensation…

An intentional tort occurs when someone wrongfully and purposefully acts and that causes harm to another. They do not necessarily need to intend to cause the eventual outcome for an intentional tort claim to be valid but they need to intend to commit the wrongful act according to most intentional tort cases and civil law…

Car accidents can result in many physical injuries, many of which are immediately apparent. However, some effects, like vertigo, may not present until hours, days, or weeks later. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 2 million people are injured in car accidents every year in the United States. [1] Many of…

Motor vehicle accidents are often at fault for severe injuries and death in the United States. The larger the vehicles are, the more dangerous the collisions. Large vehicle accidents can cause significant injuries, and if someone’s negligent behavior caused the accident, they can be held accountable via a truck accident lawsuit. The United Parcel Service…

According to reports from The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there were more than 6.3 million undocumented immigrants working in construction and agriculture in 2006 [1]. These are two of the most dangerous industries in the country, giving undocumented immigrants a much higher chance…

The legal field is complex, but the complexities enable the legal system to protect individuals and their rights. Whether you’ve been injured due to medical malpractice, a car accident, or were injured because of someone else’s action, tort law comes into play. Tort law varies, and understanding them will help you navigate the legal system…