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As the end of summer approaches, families will look to scratch activities off of their summer bucket lists. For many, this includes a trip to an amusement park for a fun-filled day riding roller coasters and enjoying other attractions. While amusement parks provide a fun way to take advantage of ...

Slip-and-falls or trip-and-falls are among the most common types of personal injury cases. A slip or trip and fall can often happen in the blink of an eye, and the general public may not know of the nuanced law behind liability. Whether there was a  spilled liquid on the ground in the store you w...

Products liability is a unique type of personal injury law, and in a way, comes with its own set of rules. There are a few categories of products liability, or ways in which a product can be defective or potentially cause injury. The three (3) main categories of products liability are design defe...

As the springtime nears, more people will be spending time outdoors. This includes children. When children play outside, they often play on playgrounds and playground equipment. With all the fun and exercise unfortunately also comes potential accidents. Children often are injured while playing on...

Have you ever been injured at work? Are you wondering what type of work injuries qualify for workers’ compensation? Sherwood Law Group and its attorneys can help you.

Workers’ compensation is a system of benefits that: pays for the medical costs of job-related injuries and diseases, covers almost...

Generally, a defendant is liable for injuries caused by his actions or conduct, however, preexisting conditions complicate even the simplest of personal injury claims. Balestri v. Terminal Freight Cooperative Ass’n, 394 N.E.2d 391, 393 (Ill. 1979).


A preexisting co...

A product recall is a request to return, exchange, or replace a product after its manufacturer (or sometimes a consumer) discovers defects that could hinder its performance, harm consumers, or cause legal issues for the producers. It is likely that everyone has heard of a product being recalled a...

Boating is a popular activity when the warmer weather begins. Illinois and Chicago residents have easy access to Lake Michigan, where recreational boating is very common. Recreational boating is a leisure activity that consists of using a boat for activities such as fishing, water skiing, or trav...

Accidents and tragedies are not exclusively a problem on land; they also occur on the high seas. Cruise ships have been the center of many controversies from lack of necessary safety procedures to inadequate emergency medical care. When these tragedies inevitably occur, injured victims can still o...