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Rideshare services are convenient. They can help people traveling for business or pleasure navigate unfamiliar surroundings. Rideshare services are also useful for people who may have had more to drink than they anticipated while at a social gathering. Having a safe ride from someone who knows the area is highly useful for rideshare passengers….

People involved in motor vehicle collisions often expect reasonable compensation. They might want to pursue insurance compensation from a driver who caused their crash. Some collisions lead to very straightforward compensation claims. It is obvious who is to blame for the crash, and they carry enough insurance to fully reimburse the people affected by…

When motor vehicles collide with pedestrians, it is very clear who is at greater risk of harm. The occupants of the vehicle have safety restraints and other protective systems that may prevent them from developing so much as a bruise. The pedestrian, on the other hand, has nothing to protect them from the physical…

In a settlement approved by both a Law Division and Probate Division judge, a Chicago area hospital and pediatrician agreed to pay $17,500,000 to settle claims brought by the parents of a 6-year-old girl delivered at the institution. The settlement was reached shortly before a scheduled two-week trial at which the parties were expected…

When one party needs to secure compensation from another, there are often several different options available. Sometimes, the best solution involves making use of insurance. Businesses and individuals carry insurance to protect against liability if a product fails or someone causes a car crash. Additionally, state law permits those harmed by the incompetence, misconduct…

Drivers must ensure that they’re always operating their vehicles safely. Failure to do so can lead to innocent people being injured or killed. There are several common behaviors that drivers must avoid in order to remain reasonably safe behind the wheel. The following are some of the most pressing. Distraction Distracted driving forces a…

One of the benefits of living in Chicago is that people are never very far away from cutting-edge medical care. There are nearly 70 hospitals operating in Chicago, as well as quite a few in the nearby suburbs. Every hospital should seek to provide the best possible standard of care to patients, but not…

There were once only two real options for those in need of professional medical support. People could make an appointment with their primary care physician or seek immediate support at a local emergency room. Unfortunately, this led to a lot of demand for emergency room services that often impacted the ability of hospitals to…

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…

A suburban Chicago OB/GYN is facing allegations of misconduct and has lost his medical license, according to media reports. More than 50 former patients have brought allegations against Dr. Vernon Cannon. Victims allege he: Saw patients while intoxicated Delivered a baby while intoxicated Disrobed in front of patients Asked patients for dates Asked patients to…