Car accidents,Child Injuries | September 1, 2020

Child Restraint Laws in Illinois
Any driver in Illinois who will have children in their vehicle needs to understand there are various laws in place regarding child car seats and seatbelts. Seatbelts and car seats are one of the main ways to keep drivers and passengers inside the vehicle safe if an accident occurs.

An unsecured child is much more likely to sustain severe injuries in an accident than a child who is properly secured in a car seat or an appropriate restraint. Here, we want to discuss what the Illinois law says about car seats and children wearing seatbelts. If you have been involved in an accident involving a child, speak to a Chicago car accident lawyer at Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP today.

Birth injury | August 24, 2020

Thousands of babies are born each day in this country with some sort of birth injury. Unfortunately, birth injuries are more common in the US than they are in other developed nations around the world. Some birth injuries leave a child only partially disabled, while others may render a child permanently disabled.

Birth injuries can affect a child’s entire life, and these injuries are often caused by preventable medical errors. It may be necessary for parents to file medical malpractice lawsuits in the event their child sustains a birth injury. If you believe your child was injured as a result of malpractice, you may be eligible to recover compensation. Contact a Chicago birth injury lawyer today.

Car accidents | August 22, 2020

Determining Rear-End Liability After a Car Accident
While no one expects that they will be involved in a rear-end collision, the reality is that these accidents are not uncommon. Rear-end collisions regularly occur at intersections, in stop-and-go traffic, when vehicles are making turns, and in various other situations. You may have heard that fault for these incidents always falls onto the driver whose vehicle slams into the rear of another. However, that is not necessarily the case. As with any car accident, determining liability can be challenging and is a vital part of deciding how compensation is awarded.

If you have been involved in a rear-end car accident, contact a Chicago car accident lawyer today at Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP today.

Car accidents | August 20, 2020

What To Do If You Have a Headache After a Car Accident
Car accidents can lead to severe injuries for victims. While some of these injuries are immediately apparent, others may be delayed or even hidden for a period of time after a crash occurs. Often, car accident victims report having a headache after a car accident and wonder if they can still make a claim if they did not seek immediate medical assistance after the crash. Here, we want to discuss steps you can take to ensure your well-being and that you receive the compensation you deserve in these situations.

What Is A Post Traumatic Headache?

Medical malpractice | August 18, 2020

Deep Vein Thrombosis & Medical Malpractice
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins inside of a person’s body. DVT typically occurs in the legs, thighs, or pelvis. This type of medical emergency can lead to long-lasting or permanent disabilities for a victim. DVT can even cause death. In some cases, DVT is caused by medical negligence. Here, we want to discuss how this can occur and what you can do if you believe your DVT was caused by a medical mistake.

How Does a DVT Occur?

Medical malpractice | August 14, 2020

Questions to Ask Your Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of a medical professional, it may be necessary to seek assistance from a medical malpractice lawyer to secure the compensation you need. Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Here, we want to discuss some of the common questions to ask your medical malpractice lawyer.

Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case?

Pedestrian Accident | August 12, 2020

No one expects to be involved in a pedestrian accident, but the reality is that these incidents are not uncommon in Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were more than 5,000 total pedestrian crashes during the latest reporting year of data available. Out of these incidents, there were 167 fatal crashes, and more than 4,700 injury crashes. The data from the DOT shows that pedestrians are particularly vulnerable in the event they are involved in a crash with a traditional passenger vehicle.

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a pedestrian crash that was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person, there are various steps you can take to ensure you are taken care of and that you receive maximum compensation.

Motorcycle Accident | August 8, 2020

Understanding Illinois Motorcycle and Helmet Laws

Motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular methods of transportation in and around Chicago. If you or somebody you love is a motorcycle operator, it is important to understand all of the laws associated with these vehicles. If you’ve been involved in an accident, contact a Chicago motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible. The safe operation of a motorcycle is incredibly important, as any accident involving a traditional passenger vehicle and a motorcycle can result in severe injuries for the motorcyclist and others.

Illinois Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Car accidents,Personal Injury | August 2, 2020

Car Accidents and Internal Bleeding
Nobody ever expects to get into a car accident, but the reality is that these incidents are not uncommon in and around the Chicago area. Most car accidents result in only minor injuries, and victims are able to make a full recovery within a short period of time. However, some car accident injuries are severe and leave victims with significant disabilities.

In some cases, a car accident victim may sustain internal bleeding that they are not even aware of right away. Here, we want to discuss how internal bleeding occurs in a car accident and how this can affect victims in the aftermath of the collision. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the Chicago car accident lawyers at Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP today for a free consultation.

Car accidents | July 22, 2020

What to Expect in a Car Accident Lawsuit in Illinois
If you or somebody you love gets injured in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of somebody else, there are various ways to recover compensation. Typically, this will happen through the insurance claims process. However, it may be necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover full compensation. Here, we want to discuss what you can expect if you have to file a car accident lawsuit in Illinois.

What Are The Three Phases of Litigation?

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