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Imagine you find yourself in a situation where you have been in an accident, but you also believe you played a part in causing it. This is a common dilemma, and the answer can be quite complex, especially in Illinois, where they have legal comparative negligence. Understanding comparative negligence Comparative negligence is a legal…

Last week, the firm filed suit on behalf of Daniel Sopocy’s children in Lake County. Daniel died from traumatic head injuries he sustained after the Beachbody P90X Chin Up Bar he was using in the family home disengaged from its mounting place over a doorway. He fell to the concrete floor and struck his…

As a construction worker, you take pride in your job and accomplishments. Working in construction is not easy, but it is commendable and fulfilling. Unfortunately, the construction industry is highly dangerous. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that there were 1,034 construction fatalities in 2016. You face unique hazards as a construction employee. Here are some…

The deaths of two downstate Illinois workers have resulted in a $6 million settlement to their estates. On June 24, 2014, Frank Rosebur, 37, and another employee attempted to clean a rail car containing agricultural product residue. Shortly after entering from the top of the rail car, Frank collapsed. As his co-worker yelled for…