Seven Dead in I-65 Crash

 Posted on September 30, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Domestic Violence Wheel

 Posted on September 28, 2013 in Family Law

Domestic violence often starts with one simple, usually lesser, offense, and builds. It is very rare that an abuser will be a one-time offender and if they find someone who does not stand up to them, they will continue to beat that same person over and over again.

Domestic violence typically begins either sexually or physically for a large number of reasons, but once it begins, the violence will cycle through all types because it gives the abuser a sense of power and control, according to DomesticViolence.org.

The different types of abuse that abusers cycle through with their victims include:

Using Male Privilege: Husbands and boyfriends may begin to take control of the relationship by treating the wife or girlfriend as a servant, not including her in any big decisions and making a clear definition of his and her roles.

Using Economic Abuse: The man may do whatever he has to to keep the woman in the relationship from keeping a job and having total control of their money.

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The Dynamics of Car Accident Lawsuits

 Posted on September 26, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Car Accidents Involving Deaths

 Posted on September 22, 2013 in Personal Injury

The victim in a car accident usually has the option of hiring an attorney to sue the responsible party. However, what happens when the injured person does not survive the accident? When the victim of an accident dies, their estate may sue to recover for the wrongful death. More often than not, wrongful death cases related to car accidents are based on a theory of negligence. In order to succeed on a theory of negligence, the plaintiff, through their attorney, must prove the following four elements:

1. that the defendant had duty not to engage in the sort of behavior that caused the death;
2. that the defendant breached that duty;
3. that it was foreseeable that defendants breach could result in the sort of injury the victim suffered, and
4. that by breaching its duty, the defendant caused the victim's death.

Take a DUI that results in death for example. Applying the four elements to a DUI negligence claim, the lawsuit would go as follows:

1. the defendant had a duty to refrain from driving while intoxicated,

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Men Cheat More Than Women

 Posted on September 20, 2013 in Family Law

Infidelity has long been cited as one of the most common reasons for divorce. According to InfidelityFacts.com, 53 percent of marriages end in divorce, and in 41 percent of all marriages one or both spouses admitted to infidelity (either physical or emotional). Just slightly more men than women admit to being unfaithful (57 percent vs. 54 percent), according to InfidelityFacts.com. The idea that men cheat more often than women is a commonly accepted fact, and, according to a recent study conducted by Texas A&M University and reported upon by the Huffington Post, there’s an actual physiological reason for this inkling. “It’s males’ stronger sexual impulses—and not their lack of self-control—that could be to blame” when it comes to their increased rates of cheating and infidelity. 

Natasha Tidwell, one of the main researchers and authors of the study, said in a press release that “when men reflected on their past sexual behavior, they reported experiencing relatively stronger impulse and acting on those impulses than women did.” Researchers found that there wasn’t an obvious difference between men and women when it came to self-control. In one of the studies that contributed to the report, “researchers used a rapid-response test on 326 men and 274 women in which participants were shown photos of potential romantic partners and asked whether or no they’d like to enter into a romantic relationship with that person.” Men were more likely to choose people that were deemed attractive, or desirable, despite not necessarily being a good fit.

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Billed For More Than Injuries After Motorcycle Accident

 Posted on September 18, 2013 in Personal Injury

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West Chicago Woman Arrested For DUI Death

 Posted on September 15, 2013 in Personal Injury

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The Importance of Planning for College during Divorce

 Posted on September 13, 2013 in Family Law

Debt from college has become a difficult problem for students who have graduated from higher learning institutions.  Current debt levels amount to over $1 trillion not just for dropouts of for-profit schools and graduate students but even undergrads as well.  Borrowing statistics have also increased; 66 percent of bachelor degree seekers had to borrow in 2007-2008 compared to 45 percent in 1992-1993.  Often parents plan to make high education possible for their children via trusts or saving accounts.

It might be a mistake to not plan to save for your children’s education, but it also might be a mistake to not discuss this topic during a divorce.  Even if you are divorcing your spouse, you both are responsible for their college education.  Don’t assume that this account is your children’s property and leave it untended.

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NHTSA Works to Raise Awareness About Pedestrian Accidents

 Posted on September 11, 2013 in Personal Injury

Due to its size, speed, and the material it's made of compared to a pedestrian, a car can cause serious injuries even at slow speeds. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there has been an increase in pedestrian accidents resulting in death. However, these numbers can be decreased if the following factors and safety strategies are taken into consideration. Age The age of the pedestrian can influence the severity of the injury sustained in an accident. According to a Traffic Safety Fact sheet, car accidents are the leading cause of death in children age four and 11 through 14. Statistics involving elderly people being hit by a car are also high according to the report. Education Education goes a long way in the prevention of pedestrian accidents. Parents should monitor children closer around streets to prevent accidents. Safety strategies for Pedestrians

• Avoid crossing between cars. Cross at the crosswalk or traffic light instead

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School Bus Accident Shakes the District

 Posted on September 08, 2013 in Personal Injury

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