Imagine you were catastrophically injured in a car accident due to no fault of your own. Maybe you were the passenger in the vehicle of a drunk driver. Maybe you were a driver struck by a recklessly driving and distracted motorist. Whatever the reasons that caused your injuries and damages, if they weren’t your fault, […]
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WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 27th, 2018 | Firm News
GOING SNOWMOBILING? HERE ARE SOME SAFETY TIPS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 28th, 2018 | Firm News
Illinois winters can be downright brutal. But there is still fun to be had out in the white stuff. Snowmobiling is a fun winter outdoor activity for many Illinois residents. Yet, it is not one without many significant dangers, and those who go snowmobiling should be aware of the hazards that they may encounter on […]
HOLIDAYS ARE STRESSFUL TIMES FOR DOGS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 27th, 2018 | Firm News
As we rush headlong into the holiday season, it’s a good idea to review how we interact with others’ pets when we’re visiting. Likewise, if you are a pet owner, it’s also wise to give special consideration to the arrangements you make for your own pets when guests are in your home. Holidays are stressful […]
WHEN GOOD DOCTORS MAKE MEDICAL MISTAKES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 27th, 2018 | Firm News
When most people think of medical malpractice cases that are prosecuted, they tend to think of egregious errors made by clearly negligent practitioners. However, it’s important to understand that often medical errors are committed by highly regarded physicians who would not normally be characterized as negligent practitioners. One infectious disease specialist detailed a mistake he made many […]
CAN YOU PREVENT A BITE FROM MAN’S BEST FRIEND?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | August 29th, 2018 | Firm News
There is no doubt that dog bites can leave horrific and even fatal injuries to victims. The incidents that get the most media scrutiny are usually the worst-case scenarios, leaving people to think that they may be powerless in the event of an attack. However, without negating the fright and painful injuries dog bite victims experience, there […]
WHEN ARE GYMS LIABLE FOR NEGLIGENCE?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 31st, 2018 | Firm News
All premises have the responsibility to do everything that is reasonably within their staffs’ power in order to keep their guests safe. This is true even in certain high-risk environments, such as gyms. While you may be engaging in an activity that has the potential to harm or injure you, the gym staff still must […]
3 GOOD WAYS TO PREVENT DOG BITES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 3rd, 2018 | Firm News
Dog bites are not as uncommon as you may believe. In fact, The AVMA Dog Bite Prevention website states that 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States each year. Of those people, one in five requires medical treatment. The reason so many dogs end up biting people may simply have to do with […]
INSURANCE MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | June 3rd, 2018 | Firm News
If you are part of a car accident, it’s only natural to turn to anyone who can help improve your situation. This is why so many people immediately get on the phone with their insurance agent. They assume this person, along with the rest of their company, will step in and make things right. Unfortunately, […]
TRENCH COLLAPSES POSE REAL DANGER TO CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 7th, 2018 | Firm News
One particular danger to which construction workers can fall victim is excavation cave-ins. Understandably, there is intrinsic danger associated with excavating and working in and around trenches. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that, in a nine-year period, on average, 35 laborers lost their lives in trench collapses. What this means is that those […]