Imagine that you are rear-ended by a car that is following too closely. You might assume that the driver behind you is at fault, but then consider learning that the driver was rear-ended by another driver who was texting while driving. In this case, two drivers contributed to the car …

When someone dies, it is always a tragic event. That tragedy can be compounded, however, when the death is the result of a doctor or hospital seemingly not doing its job. This is also known as medical malpractice. Fortunately, there are ways that the family of the deceased can seek …

The brain is a fragile thing, and any damage can be significant. Many parts of the brain can become damaged, and the damage can vary. A brain injury can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage and can have a wide range of effects on cognitive, physical, and emotional …

Around 10,000 newborns are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year, making it the leading cause of childhood disability. According to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF), roughly 1 million people of all ages have cerebral palsy in the United States. As a parent, this can be a very difficult …

When someone dies, it is never easy on the loved ones who are left behind. Things can be even more emotionally taxing when the death is premature and caused by another person’s action or inaction. Nothing will ever bring the deceased back. Fortunately, there is a legal mechanism in Illinois …