Blue collar workers face a lot of potential risks on the job. Working with your hands and body creates an infinite number of ways that someone could end up hurt on the job.
Can I get rabies from a dog bite?
Just as most people choose to stay up to date on their vaccinations, so too do most pet owners take care of their animals' required shots. In Illinois, domestic dogs are required to have rabies vaccinations to prevent them from developing the dangerous and life-threatening disease. Unlike some illnesses that canines carry, rabies can be transmitted from dogs to humans through saliva and bites.
Can I claim loss of consortium damages after my spouse was hurt?
Catastrophic car accident injuries can hurt more people than just the person who suffered the injuries. For example, the victim's family members could also suffer indirect harm due to the loss of family income, the loss of love and affection, and the loss of household services.
The legal elements of a slip-and-fall lawsuit
Readers of this Illinois personal injury legal blog may know that when they elect to sue another party for their damages, they must first build a case that provides evidence of their included claims. That evidence must support the various legal elements of the claims the individual wishes to use as their means of collecting their damages. This post will look at what is required of a slip-and-fall victim to prove in order to demonstrate the veracity of their claims.
