In the last several decades, the stigma associated with mental health conditions has slowly started to dissipate. Over a quarter of the population suffers from mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and it is nothing
Kanoski Bresney Blog
The Kanoski Bresney Blog, published by the Kanoski Bresney law firm, covers a variety of legal topics primarily related to personal injury law in Illinois. The blog addresses issues such as premises liability, product liability, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and landlord liability. It provides guidance on proving negligence, establishing liability, and pursuing compensation for injuries caused by accidents, defective products, workplace conditions, and animal attacks. The blog also discusses specific injury types like repetitive strain injuries, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and catastrophic injuries, offering practical advice on legal rights and the claims process.
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Can I Sue a Restaurant for Giving Me Food Poisoning?
Food poisoning affects about 48 million people each year in the U.S. If you have suffered from food poisoning, you know just how miserable it can be. Cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea are sometimes just the start. Food poisoning can also…
Can I File a Workers' Compensation Claim for Popcorn Lung?
Workers in the manufacturing industry often face a unique set of on-the-job risks. Countless different chemicals and substances are used in the manufacturing process, and the health dangers of these substances are not always fully understood. Sometimes, the health risks…
Studies Show Road Rage is an Increasingly Common Cause of Accidents
Almost everyone who has driven a motor vehicle has experienced frustration behind the wheel at some point. Responsible drivers understand that they cannot let feelings of anger or annoyance affect their driving. Unfortunately, not every driver has this level of…
Is it Possible to Successfully Sue the Government for an Injury or Death?
Personal injury law deals with injuries and deaths caused by negligence or wrongdoing. There are nearly countless ways that a party’s negligent behavior or wrongful actions can lead to an injury. Many personal injury claims involve car accidents and commercial…
Legal Options After Being Injured in a Limousine Accident
Six people were rushed to the emergency room after a limousine collided with an SUV on the South Side of Chicago on April 29, 2022. Fortunately, all of the crash victims survived. The accident serves as a reminder that car…
Legal Options If You Were Hurt by a Driver Under the Influence of Marijuana
Illinois has legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults. However, this does not change the fact that marijuana is an intoxicating compound. Whether it is inhaled, eaten in the form of a marijuana edible, or consumed in another state,…
Understanding Comparative Negligence in an Illinois Personal Injury Case
Personal injury claims deal with legal responsibility for injuries caused by negligence or wrongdoing. Injured people may be harmed by the careless actions of a property owner, trucking company, distracted driver, manufacturing company, or numerous other parties.
Through a personal…
When is an Illinois Worker NOT Entitled to Reimbursement Through Workers’ Compensation?
Regardless of the industry or profession, there is always a chance of getting hurt at work. Construction workers may fall from scaffolding and suffer a back injury. An office worker may develop carpal tunnel from typing all day. A server…
How Much Compensation Can I Get for Pain and Suffering?
Illinois law gives injured people the right to seek financial compensation for their injury-related costs when an accident is caused by another party’s actions. In many cases, injured individuals are also entitled to compensation for the non-financial losses they suffered…