Indulging in the world of cycling is not only healthy and exciting, but it is also dangerous and potentially hazardous to your life. When you are forced to share the road with thousands of pounds metal and inattentive drivers, you are subsequently putting yourself in harm’s way where bicycle accidents can sometimes be inevitable. When […]
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Illinois Dog Bite Laws
This article is brought to you by Chicago injury lawyer Eugene K. Hollander. If you have been biten by a dog due to the dog owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Every day about one thousand U.S. citizens are bitten by a dog and require emergency care. Dog bite law is […]
Choosing a Reputable Injury Lawyer
(in the USA and elsewhere) Hiring a lawyer is a difficult process, especially for individuals who have not worked with legal representation in the past. The task is made even more challenging when the need for specialization develops, as is often the case when hiring an injury lawyer. While many injury lawyers are considered to […]
Identifying Dangerous Toyota Prius Recalls
Cars are an essential part of our lives. They take us to work, school, the grocery store, and a number of other destinations that are important in our everyday life. While there are a number of high quality cars currently on the market, the Toyota Prius has gained recent notoriety due to its high fuel […]
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems on the road today. Many drivers will multi-task while driving, putting their own life and the lives of others at risk for injury or even death. In fact, each day, more than 15 people are killed from distracted driving and another 1,200 people are injured. […]
Slip and Fall Injuries in Nursing Homes
Fall-related injuries are a major health concern to nursing home residents. Every year about 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes die from fall-related injuries, and many more incur serious injuries like broken bones, fractured hips and severe bruising. Between 50% and 75% of nursing home residents over the age of 65 fall each year, […]
How to Obtain the Best Possible Injury Compensation?
Guest personal injury blog post from US attorneys about claiming the best possible compensation. If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer an injury on account of an accident or while performing your job, you should consult with an injury compensation attorney, to obtain the best possible compensation. A person who is the victim of […]
Hospital Patients Are Dying From Preventable Blood Clots
Concerns have been raised about the number of people dying in hospital due to preventable blood clots. The issue was first raised in 2005 when a report found some 25,000 people died annually as a result of a preventable clot. The problem was recently highlighted once again, this time by the Welsh Assembly’s health committee […]
International Recall of 1 Million Toyota Prius
November 19, 2012—Los Angeles, California—Toyota has announced a recall of over one million Prius hybrids for defects in steering and water pumps, according to USA Today. These recalls followed those of about 7.4 million cars worldwide one month prior for defective window switches that have the potential to catch fire and of 12 million cars […]
Making a personal injury claim for an accident at school
Every day when you drop your child off at school or nursery you are essentially putting their health and welfare in the hands of the teachers and other employees. However, accidents do sometimes happen and your child could sustain an injury through absolutely no fault of their own. Therefore it is important to understand the […]