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Understanding the Construction Industry’s ‘Fatal Four’ Accidents
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeWhat comes to mind when you think of dangerous workplaces? For many people, construction sites are considered to be extremely dangerous – and they are not wrong. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were more than 4,600 worker fatalities in 2017. Of those fatalities, around 971 of them happened to construction […]
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeAs the average lifespan has increased, so has the elderly population in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, there were estimated to be nearly 50 million Americans who were age 65 or older in 2016. With the rapidly growing elderly population, more round-the-clock care is needed, which is why nursing homes […]
How is Permanent Partial Disability Workers’ Compensation Calculated in Illinois?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeEach year, there are an estimated 200,000 work-related accidents that occur in Illinois, according to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Though most of these incidents do not result in a workers’ compensation claim, there are still quite a few claims filed each year. The latest information available from the Commission states that there were more than […]
Can a Dog Owner be Liable for a Motorcycle Accident?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeApproximately 4,500 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents, according to federal safety statistics. Even a non-fatal motorcycle accident can leave a driver with serious injuries and cost thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost income. Therefore, when an accident is the result of another party’s negligence, it is important to hold him or […]
DUI Arrests: What to Expect When You are Presented with a Breathalyzer Test
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeBeing pulled over, no matter the reason, is always an unnerving experience. If you are pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), it is possibly one of the most serious crimes a driver can face when it comes to breaking the law behind the wheel. The crime is severe, and the consequences can […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois Workers’ Compensation
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThough some workplaces may present more obvious dangers than others, you can get injured in any workplace. According to the latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were around 2,811,500 nonfatal workplace injuries in the United States in 2017. Being injured at work can be stressful, especially if you have to miss work […]
Understanding the Importance of Probable Cause in DUI Defense Cases
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficePolice officers are tasked with protecting our communities. However, as with any person of authority, laws exist to direct how and when police officers can use their power. One of these constraints involves the concept of “probable cause.” In order to pull over a motorist, a police officer must have a good reason for doing […]
What Does the Right to a “Speedy Trial” Mean in Illinois?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeYou probably know that the United States Constitution guarantees your right to a “speedy trial” if you are accused of committing a crime. The Illinois state constitution has a similar requirement. But what exactly constitutes “speedy?” In state criminal cases, Illinois law says that a defendant who is taken into custody must be tried within 120 […]
When is an Illinois Doctor Liable for Failing to get a Patient’s Informed Consent?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeMedical malpractice involves more than a physician’s negligence. A doctor can be held liable if he or she fails to inform the patient about the “general nature” of a procedure and the patient is subsequently injured. Informed consent in this context includes explaining the “risks involved, the prospects of success, the prognosis if the procedure is […]
What is Reckless Driving and What are the Penalties for it in Illinois?
/in Reckless Driving/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeIf you are a driver in the United States, it is very likely that you will be pulled over by the police at some point during your driving years. Police cannot pull you over just for fun – they have to have a reason to do so. Most of the time, the reason they pull […]