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Animals attack for many reasons. They may feel threatened, sick or angered by something. They might be scared or backed into a corner. As someone who is going to be around dogs in particular, you need to be able to recognize the signs that an animal is in distress and...
Employers in Illinois carry workers' compensation to protect them from liability and their workers from the practical consequences of work-related medical issues. When you have an injury or medical condition that will never fully go away, that changes the process of...
If you’re involved in a front-end crash and hit your head on the steering wheel, the windshield, a side window or the dashboard, there is a risk that you could have a skull injury. Skull injuries may coincide with other serious injuries, such as traumatic brain...
In Illinois, auto insurance is there to protect you against financial losses in the case of an accident. By law, all vehicle owners have to have at least minimum liability insurance on their vehicles. For financed vehicles, it may be required to have collision...
In Illinois, victims of dog bites have the option of pursuing compensation from the animal’s owner. Illinois law imposes strict liability on dog owners, which means that they are liable for injuries that their pets cause just because they own them. In a dog bite case,...
When you’re driving a vehicle that has excellent snow tires and you have enough tread, it may not cross your mind to slow down or go easy when the roads could be icy. While having good tires can make a difference in the ability to stop and maneuver your vehicle, they...
Winter is just around the corner, and temperatures are already starting to drop. As someone who works outside in the elements, now is a good time to talk about how you can stay safe as the weather declines. There are all kinds of winter weather hazards that employees...
A dog can be a faithful and trustworthy companion, but it could also be a real source of personal risk. Dogs of any size and breed could eventually become aggressive with little provocation and leave a human with severe injuries or emotional trauma, possibly both....
Your estate plan protects you during a medical emergency and your loved ones after your death. Obviously, you want your plan to be as effective as possible. One of the ways that you can help ensure that your loved ones and the courts follow your wishes is by regularly...
Summer is winding down, which means children will be going back to school and school zones will be filled with traffic during the weekdays. A few driving tips to keep kids safe during back-to-school season include: Be careful around buses: Any time you are driving...