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An employer in Illinois can be held legally responsible when one of its employees sexually abuses another person, even if the employer did not commit the abuse itself. Liability typically stems from the employer’s own failures, whether that means hiring someone without checking their background, ignoring warning signs once the person was on staff, or…

In most cases, the driver making the left turn is liable in the context of a pedestrian accident. Illinois law requires left-turning drivers to yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the maneuver; a failure to do so is a traffic violation. If a driver turns left and strikes a pedestrian in a…

If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle while using a crosswalk in Illinois, the driver is most likely at fault. Illinois law requires drivers to stop and yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks, and a failure to do so is a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The injured pedestrian can…

If a child is bitten by a dog in Illinois, the dog’s owner is strictly liable for the resulting injuries under the Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5/16). That means the family does not need to prove the owner was careless or that the dog had ever been aggressive before. As long as the child…

Fireworks are a popular part of celebrations across the United States, especially during Independence Day and New Year’s Eve festivities. While many displays end without incident, fireworks can cause serious injuries when they malfunction, are…

If you have been sexually assaulted by a rideshare driver in Chicago, Illinois, your safety and well-being come first. Get to a safe location, call 911 if you are in immediate danger, seek medical attention, and preserve any evidence you can. From there, reporting the incident to the rideshare platform and contacting a personal injury attorney…

In an Uber sexual assault lawsuit in Illinois, the driver who committed the assault is the most obvious defendant, but they are not necessarily the only one. Uber itself may also be held liable if the company failed to take reasonable steps to protect its passengers. While you may already know that you can take legal…

Yes, sexual assault victims in Illinois can often remain anonymous when filing a civil lawsuit. Courts in the state regularly allow survivors to proceed under a pseudonym, such as Jane Doe or their initials, when there is good cause to protect their identity. Though anonymity is not automatically guaranteed in every case, judges recognize that the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Former Olympian and World Champion runners warn same carbon-plated shoes sold to athletes and joggers derailed their careers; raise broader questions about what athletes are told before trusting performance technology BOSTON, MA…

Yes. The absence of a will does not prevent a wrongful death claim from moving forward in Illinois. Per the Illinois Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/1), these cases are filed by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate for the benefit of surviving family members. If the deceased had a will, that document typically…