Additional Areas of Practice for Personal Injury

Cell Phone Accidents

Operating a vehicle while using a cell phone creates a distraction for the driver and has been shown to slow response time, creating a danger for other motorists and pedestrians. Last year, cell phone use was reported as the primary or secondary cause of 1,357 car accidents in Illinois alone. If you’ve been in an accident caused by cell phone use, our experienced attorneys can help you get the damages you’re entitled to.

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Birth Injuries

Birth injuries occur when a child is injured before or during childbirth due to the negligence of a doctors or healthcare provider, and birth trauma can result in life-long conditions such as cerebral palsy. The statute of limitations on medical malpractice for Illinois is two years, so if you’ve been affected by birth injury due to hospital negligence, contact the experienced team at the Mevorah Law Offices as soon as possible.

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Catastrophic Injury

A catastrophic injury is a sudden, serious injury with devastating and far-reaching consequences such losing the means to earn income or requiring a lifetime of expensive medical care. Examples of catastrophic injuries include brain and spinal injuries, amputations, severe burns and paralysis. The stress of such an injury can be a heavy burden on an entire family, which is why we hold nothing back in our fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

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Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a death caused by the misconduct or negligence of a person or entity. Family members of the deceased may sue the responsible party for costs incurred by the death such as funeral expenses and lost wages. The recently passed Illinois Wrongful Death Act also allows damages to be awarded to family members for “grief, sorrow, and mental suffering.” If you think an individual or company is responsible for the death of a loved one, seek the services of an experienced wrongful death attorney immediately.

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Boating Accidents

Over 5,000 recreational boating accidents take place annually in the United States, and as many as 12% result in death. The vast majority of boating accidents are caused by reckless operation or alcohol abuse. Boating accidents, which often result in injuries and property damage, can be very costly. If you have suffered as a result of careless or negligent boat operation, an experienced boat accident attorney can get you the compensation you deserve.

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are most often caused by car accidents and falls and range in seriousness from whiplash and herniated disks to injuries that result in permanent paralysis. Some spinal cord injuries require a lifetime of expensive medical care and can prevent the afflicted individual from earning income. If a spinal cord injury is causing you or your family financial hardship, you can still afford the best legal services available, because we take all our personal injury cases on contingency-fee basis.

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Brain Injuries

Brain injuries occur when external trauma or lack of oxygen impairs the normal function of the brain. Almost half of severe brain injuries are the result of an vehicle accident. Of the 250,000 Americans who survive a severe brain injury every year, 99,000 suffer a lasting disability. Brain injury survivors often incur lifetime expenses of more than million dollars, but if someone else is to blame for the injury, the financial burden shouldn’t be yours to bear. Find out how we can help by arranging a free consultation.

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Professional Negligence

Professionals such as doctors, dentists, and lawyers are expected to adhere to certain standards regarding levels of conduct and performance. When injuries or other types of damages are causes by errors in judgment, reckless behavior or other forms negligence by trusted professionals, you have the right to be compensated for your loss. Professional negligence cases are usually very complex, so contact the skilled and experienced legal team at the Mevorah Law Offices so we can start helping you today.

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Negligent Security

Property owners in Illinois have a responsibility to take measures to prevent foreseeable criminal acts against visitors or occupants of their property. Most negligent security cases involve a robbery or assault at a commercial site that could have been prevented with reasonable security measures such as adequate lighting. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a crime due to negligent security, call the Mevorah Law Offices today so we can fight for you to hold to hold negligent parties accountable.

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

When you entrust a nursing home with the care of a family member, you expect to receive the highest standard of care for your loved one. But according to the National Center on Elder Abuse, neglect or abuse of residents takes place at over 30% of nursing homes in America. If the physical or emotional health of your family member is compromised by the misconduct of a trusted healthcare professional, consult one of our understanding attorneys to seek justice on behalf of your loved one.

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