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Category: Wrongful Death
Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases in Illinois
Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases in Illinois. For more than 50 years, Hassakis & Hassakis has helped survivors of families claim millions of dollars for wrongful death settlements in Southern Illinois. Our firm recognizes how difficult it can be to lose a family member, spouse, or financial dependant due to a negligent act that may or may not …
Category: Slip & Falls
Should I Have My Home Evaluated for the Risk of Falls? Is It Really Worthwhile?
Should I Have My Home Checked for Fall Risks? There’s strong evidence that having your home assess as well as improve for fall safety by an occupational therapist or other specialist, even a trial lawyer in the tort premises liability, can be an effective part of reducing your fall risks. Often, there are hazards in your home that can easily trip you …
Category: Preventing Personal Injuries
Mayo Clinic Head-to-Toe Health Tips
Health Tips, Safety and First Aid Health Tips - Preventing Adult Falls at home Don’t Fall This Fall: Mayo Clinic Head-to-Toe Health Tips Falling is one of the most common causes of loss of independence among older adults- but you can take many steps to prevent falls. Use this checklist to take a fall-prevention inventory where you live: All roo …
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Category: Premises Liability
How Often Are Pool Accidents Deadly? [Infographic]
Far too often pool accidents have catastrophic, if not deadly, outcomes, according to some of the latest findings from authorities at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Revealing more about the nature and frequency of these accidents, the infographic below presents the most common causes and outcomes of pool accidents in the U.S. Please s …
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8 Essential Facts to Know about Traumatic Brain Injuries for March 2016, Brain Injury Awareness Month
A Mount Vernon personal injury lawyer reveals essential facts to know for TBI awareness mo., March 2016. National brain injury awareness month kicks off in March 2016. Spearheaded by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), this awareness month is focused on educating the general public about the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in t …
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8 Best Ways to Protect Your Rights When Injured on Someone Else’s Property
Each year, thousands of Illinois residents are injured because property owners neglect their duties to keep their properties safe. When an individual suffers an injury on someone else’s property. The property owner may be liable for the injured party’s medical bills, lost wages, permanent disability, pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of lif …
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5 Sources of Potentially Harmful CO Exposure in the Wintertime
The wintertime can be a season to enjoy snow sports and celebrate the holidays. At home, however, it can also mean that it’s time to turn up the heat and make some changes to prepare for plummeting temperatures. For those living in freezing regions of the nation, taking some time to also mitigate their risks of CO (carbon monoxide) exposure can be cri …
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5 Steps to Take after a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and falls can be as embarrassing as they may be damaging, disorienting and injurious. While it can be difficult to know what to do after experiencing a slip and fall, especially if head injuries have been sustain, taking the following simple steps after these accidents can be essential to helping victims protect their rights and potential entitlements …
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Slip and Fall Accident Cases: FAQs (Pt. 3)
Here’s the conclusion to our series entitle Slip and Fall Accident Cases: FAQs. Slip and Fall Accident Cases: More Answers Q – How long does it take to resolve slip and fall accident cases? For some important answers about slip and fall accident cases, read these FAQs. Contact us to successfully resolve slip and fall accident cases. A – Without …
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Slip and Fall Accident Cases: FAQs (Pt. 2)
Proceeding from Slip and Fall Accident Cases: FAQs (Pt. 1), below are some more helpful responses to commonly asked questions about these types of premises liability cases. More Important Info about Slip and Fall Accident Cases Q – Who will be liable in my slip and fall case? Do you need answers about accident cases? If so, check out these FAQs. Or co …