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How Patient-Doctor Confidentiality Conflicts with the Law

CHICAGO, IL – Patient-physician confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of medical ethics. Patients entrust their doctors with personal information, and it is considered medical malpractice when information to a third party is disclosed without the patient’s consent. What is Patient-Doctor Confidentiality? Patient-doctor confidentiality is the notion that a person should not be worried or concerned […]

Teen Driver Awareness Month: Tips for Being on the Roadway

CHICAGO, IL – January is recognized as Teen Driving Awareness Month, and for a good reason. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 2,400 teens ages 13 to 19 were killed in 2019 from motor vehicle accidents. It’s natural for parents to be worried and concerned about their teenager on the […]

Sexual Assaults Hit 20-Year High in Near North District of Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO, IL – Nineteen of Chicago’s twenty-two police districts saw an increase in sexual assault reports over this past year compared to 2020, with reports nearly doubling in River North and other parts of downtown Chicago. Lately across news headlines, it’s unfortunately not surprising to see “Limo driver sexually assaults woman in Gold Coast,” or […]

Slip and Fall at the Grocery Store: Who is At Fault?

CHICAGO, IL – Grocery store slip and fall injuries are often caused by a negligent store employee who may fail to clean up spills, overload shelves, or block aisles with boxes. When you head to the grocery store, you shouldn’t leave hurt or injured. These types of accidents are preventable despite the common occurrence of […]

What Makes Someone A Credible Witness for a Car Accident Claim?

CHICAGO, IL – The aftermath of a car accident can be chaotic, anxiety-provoking, and traumatizing. Accidents can occur very quickly which is why it’s important to have witness testimony, but having a witness that’s not credible can damage your claim more than it can help you. What is a Credible Witness? Credible is the quality […]

Staying Safe While on America’s Roadways this Holiday Season

CHICAGO, IL – America’s roadways may be congested this year as the American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts more than 53 million people traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from last year. AAA predicts 48.3 million American’s to travel on the roadways, as commuters leave work early and mix with other holiday travelers. Senior Vice […]

Inadequate Maintenance of Trucks Can Lead to More Truck Accidents

CHICAGO, IL – Truck drivers and trucking companies often skip required inspections and maintenance to save time and money. While trucking companies may generate more revenue by delivering loads in a quicker, more efficient manner, it puts the lives of many innocent individuals at-risk. Truck crash investigations have routinely shown problems with truck maintenance, such […]

Bicycle Hit and Run Accidents: What To Do

CHICAGO, IL – Bicycle hit and run accidents often result in catastrophic injuries for the bicyclists involved. It can be challenging to recover compensation for this type of crash for the bicyclists injuries, property damages, among other losses. More than 2,300 bicyclists were injured as a result of vehicle crashes in Illinois alone, according to […]

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