AUTO ACCIDENTS Rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber have made transportation services more convenient. However, as ridesharing has risen in convenience as well as popularity, car accidents involving Lyft and Uber have risen as well, and accidents involving rideshare drivers happen fairly regularly. There are many legal issues that can arise in accidents involving rideshare vehicles, but […]

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AUTO ACCIDENTS Each year, there are thousands of people involved in traffic accidents. If you or someone you know is involved in a car accident, will you all know what to do during the aftermath? It is important to know what to do after an accident, and the following is a brief checklist of suggestions […]

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TRUCK ACCIDENTS Vehicular collisions are very common, and they result in millions of accident-related injuries every year. While car accidents can have serious consequences, semi-truck accidents can be significantly worse. These accidents result in about 83,000 injuries and 5,000 fatalities each year.  There are many specific factors that relate to semi-truck accidents more so than any other auto accident, […]

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AUTO ACCIDENTS More than 53 million children spend nearly 25 percent of their waking hours at school. Most of the time, parents feel assured that their children are in the care of the school’s faculty and administration. But what happens when that trust is broken? What happens in those instances when a child is injured or abused […]

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AUTO ACCIDENTS Since the novel coronavirus pandemic came to the United States, our lives have been a little different, wouldn’t you agree? Millions lost their lives, and many more became infected with COVID-19. The economy came to a standstill as businesses were ordered shut, and millions of employees lost their jobs. If there’s good news, […]

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AUTO ACCIDENTS Distracted driving has long been a major risk factor for motor vehicle crashes, and the increasing use of cell phones has no doubt contributed to the problem. So it’s no surprise that Indiana has now joined over 20 other states in enacting a law that bans the use of cell phones while driving. Illinois has […]

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AUTO ACCIDENTS Back to school is nearly upon us, which makes it a good time to review common back-to-school injuries and how to avoid them. While the COVID-19 pandemic has left our lives a bit uncertain, and we’re not sure of what returning to school is going to look like this year, a safety refresher […]

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AUTO ACCIDENTS No one has to tell you that having a tire blow out at highway speeds is dangerous – especially when you share the road with other vehicles. When a tire blows, it can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, which greatly increases the risk that any ensuing accident will be life-threatening. […]

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AUTO ACCIDENTS If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering: should I try to go up against the insurance company on my own?  Before you decide, be sure that you know what to expect. Understanding What’s at Stake It is important to understand the different types of damages that can be recovered […]

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE When you are ill or injured, you might trust physicians, emergency room doctors, and other healthcare professionals to provide you with the care you need. Unfortunately, healthcare providers can make mistakes that put your health at serious risk and often result in unnecessary costs for you. If a doctor engaged in medical malpractice, […]

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