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“The McDonald’s Coffee Spill Case” by James H. Lawlor, III

It seems everyone has heard of the infamous “McDonald’s Coffee Case.” Indeed, Stella Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants, is often cited by proponents of “tort reform” whenever they are pushing for restrictions on the righ

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Vehicular Accidents

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury due to trauma in the United States. According to recent data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s National Center for Statistics

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Injured at Work? Three things you need to know

Patrick Brooks, JD One of the most frequent questions posed by an injured worker is: “Can I see my own doctor?” The answer depends upon whether one’s employer has a “Preferred Provider Network” or PPN. What is a PPN? Un

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Premises Liability Law

PREMISES LIABILITY LAW Premises liability law addresses that area that determines whether property owners are legally responsible for injuries that occur on their land. Most of the potential claims that fall under the

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Understanding the Threat of Distracted Driving Behavior

Any experienced personal injury attorney will tell you that distracted driving is a growing threat to Chicago’s motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. In fact, studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven

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Personal Injury Terms: Negligence

Negligence is a legal term defined as the failure to exercise reasonable care towards others, or act in a way that any other reasonable person would do in under the same circumstances. Negligence is the basis for most pe

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A Look at Some of the Most Aggressive Dog Breeds

Dog bites are extremely common among Chicago residents and account for millions of personal injury accidents each year. In fact, studies show that nearly five million individuals are affected by dog bites in the United S

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Illinois’ Texting While Driving Law

If you text on your phone while operating a car, you’ll want to watch this video about Illinois’ ban on texting while driving. As of January 1st, 2010, any Illinois driver caught texting while driving may face a fine upw

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Illinois’ Law on Texting While Driving

With so many smartphone and high-tech devices, it’s no wonder that more and more individuals are texting while driving. In 2010, however, the state of Illinois placed a ban on texting while driving in an attempt to cut d

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