Gathering Evidence to Prove Sexual Abuse
April 5, 2018Victims of sexual abuse or assault have experienced trauma no one should have to endure. If it has happened to you, try to remember that you aren’t alone. In addition to family and friends who care about your wellbeing, [...] read more
Helping a Sexual Assault Victim Recover
January 18, 2018Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic incidents a person can be forced to endure. It is not uncommon for survivors of sexual assault to suffer from low self-worth, feelings of guilt, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following an attack. It’s not an easy thing to overcome on your own. If you have a read more
What Makes Distracted Driving Dangerous?
December 11, 2017There are thousands of car accidents across Illinois every day. One of the most common culprits in the cause of these collisions is distracted driving. This occurs when a driver is distracted by something that takes his o [...] read more
Who’s liable in a construction accident?
November 12, 2016Construction work sites are among the most dangerous places to work. As a result, accidents at construction sites are a fairly common occurrence. Although safety is always part of the equation on any job site, sometimes injuries and deaths happen. An injury or death is always sure to raise legal issues as construction employees seek to protect their financial health until they can recover o [...] read more
Arguments to prove a product liability case
November 5, 2016As a consumer, if you feel you are the victim of a product or service that caused you emotional, financial or physical harm, you may want to seek compensation through legal means. A product liability lawyer has many possible legal arguments on which to base a case and help you recover damages. Negligence – To recover damages using an argument of negligence, a plaintiff’s [...] read more
Railroad worker injuries and the Federal Employers Liability Act
October 29, 2016Since 1908, when Congress passed the Federal Employers Liability Act, railroad workers have enjoyed protection in the form of legal recovery if they are injured on the job. Almost all types of railroad jobs are covered, even those jobs that are not directly around trains. Claims by a railroad accident lawyer can be brought against any railroad employer or as a suit in state or federal courts. [...] read more
