Personal Injury

In 2003, Chicago was the site of the largest balcony collapse accident in national history. Thirteen people died and dozens suffered serious injuries when the structure failed during a house party. Explore the potential causes of these catastrophic incidents and avoid...

Chicago parents send their children to school expecting that they will be safe. That includes the school giving children proper supervision, watching for possible dangers, and shielding them from injuries. Unfortunately, children can still be injured at school. This...

Adding certain structures on a property could help make a home look special, and some Illinois property owners keep things in their driveways or lawns for other reasons besides looks, such as for exercise and recreation. Homeowners have much leeway to do what they...

Many homeowners don't realize that they can face liability issues if a child trespasses on their property in Illinois and gets injured. Despite the fact that they trespassed, the homeowner still needs to take into account whether or not they took the necessary steps...

September, 2015 The source of the Legionnaires' Disease outbreak at the Veterans' Home in Quincy, Illinois remains unknown. The disease has sickened more than 52 residents and employees at the facility. According to the Adams County Health Department, the cause of the...

Firepots are advertised as decorative and functional additions to outdoor spaces. They are supposed to be attractive accessories to outdoor gatherings and act as an insect repellant. Firepots, and their corresponding fuel gel, are marketed as "people safe" and the...

It is that time of year when friends and families gather in backyards and parks to barbecue, to spend time together, and to enjoy outdoor activities. One common activity adults use to occupy children's time is the inflatable bouncy house and inflatable slide. While...

Thousands of Illinois residents live in mobile home parks, referred to as Manufactured Home Communities. The Illinois government has enacted several laws that govern these parks to ensure a healthful, safe, and enjoyable standard of living. However, many times owners...

Two Senate bills bypassed the Committee process and could very well make their way to a vote on the Senate floor as early as next week. SB 2155 is sponsored by Bill Brady (R) Bloomingtion. Brady's bill proposes to change the causation standard to limit the...

By Susan Chandler Chicago Tribune Staff Writer The commercials were long a staple of late-night Chicago TV. A woman easily removing heavy tarnish from a silver tray with a swipe of Tarn-X or clearing calcium deposits from her cloudy coffee pot with a swirl of liquid...