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Minor Car Accident Ends with One Driver Assaulting the Other Driver
A woman has been arrest for assault after she allegedly beat a man who had unknowingly hit her with his vehicle in a minor traffic accident. According to Chicago police, the woman – 28-year-old Sophia Body – had reportedly flag down the 82-year-old victim in Grand Crossing. The victim respond to Body’s gestures, pulling his vehicle over in an eff …
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Signs of Medical Malpractice to Be Aware Of
It’s important for patients to know the warning signs of malpractice so they know when to seek legal counsel regarding their rights. While we trust medical professionals to make informed, reasonable choices regarding our care, unfortunately, they may not always do so, causing you or a loved one to sustain serious injuries. Such instances can constitut …
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Underride Truck Accident Causes and Injuries
Underride account for about 1 in 4 truck accident deaths that occur each year in the U.S. and, as a result, are among the deadliest type of truck accidents that can occur. While any type of truck accident that involves a passenger vehicle can have devastating outcomes, underride truck accidents are among the most serious and highlight fatal types of tru …
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Initial Consults: How You Can Get Ready to Meet a Personal Injury Lawyer (Part 2)
As you get ready to meet with a personal injury lawyer for an initial consult, it’s a good idea to research the lawyer and to think about what you want to ask during your meeting. Picking up from Initial Consults: How You Can Get Ready to Meet a Personal Injury Lawyer (Part 1), the following provides some additional advice regarding how injured indivi …
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Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
When surgical errors occur, injured patients will likely have a medical malpractice claim against the involved surgeon(s), medical professionals and hospital. Undergoing surgery for any medical condition can be a daunting idea for many, and those who are preparing for any surgery want to trust that they will be receiving the best possible care from the …
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Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 2)
Some of the most common causes of disfigurement and scarring include traffic accidents, falls, falling objects and animal attacks. Picking up from Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 1), the following is some further information regarding disfigurement and scarring injuries. While Part 1 of this blog discussed the effects of th …
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Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 1)
While personal injuries are commonly thought to be physical damage to a person’s internal organs, such as his brain and spinal cord, it’s less common for people to associate personal injuries with disfigurement and scarring, which can have lasting effects on an individual’s: Physical abilities, such as the ability to walk, drive, hug one’s …
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A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury (Part 2)
Continuing from A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury (Part 1), the following presents some additional facts and information regarding traumatic brain injuries. While Part 1 of this blog focused on the causes and symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, here in Part 2, we will take a closer look at traumatic brain injury statistics to elucidate how comm …
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A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury (Part 1)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from being mild and treatable to being severe and irreversible and may impact the ability to speak, think, move or walk. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when some type of force impacts the head and brain. While some traumatic brain injuries result from this force penetrating the skull and directly piercing th …