Archive for August 2021
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome After a Flu Shot? You May Have SIRVA
Every year, millions of Americans get seasonal flu shots in the United States. Most experience mild side effects, like a sore arm or fever. These symptoms only last a week or two (at most), and then they go away. However, in rare instances, people experience serious reactions from the flu vaccine that don’t go away.…
Read MoreCan a Vaccine Cause a Rotator Cuff Injury?
It’s a known fact: vaccines save lives. They’re given to people every day to combat serious diseases. Unfortunately, they sometimes cause side effects and injuries. One serious injury that can happen with any vaccine is SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration). If someone has SIRVA, they may be diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury.…
Read MoreCan You Sue Someone For Texting While Driving?
Everyone has heard that texting while driving is dangerous, and you shouldn’t do it. But many people don’t stop to think about just how dangerous it is. Distracted drivers, especially those on their phones, are a hazard on the road. In fact, 3,142 people were killed in 2019 in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. …
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Hit and Run Accident in Chicago
Hit and run accidents happen when the at-fault driver intentionally leaves the scene of the collision without giving any details or assistance to the other driver. In the state of Illinois, it is illegal to flee from the scene of an accident, regardless of whether or not you were at fault. Let’s say an Illinois…
Read MoreDo I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer for My Case?
When a potential client contacts us, they often ask, “Do I have a case?” In reality, they’re asking, “Do I need a lawyer for my case?” Most of the time, they have never been in a situation where they need legal counsel, so they want to make sure if their personal injury claim would fare…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Settlement vs.Trial
Our team at Shannon Law Group, P.C. is working hard to prepare for upcoming trials. Preparation for trial begins the day a client hires us to represent them. From day one, our job as trial lawyers is to compile evidence to support a jury verdict in favor of our clients. Between that day and…
Read MoreVaccines Can Cause Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that children receive the first dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine at around 12 to 15 months. After this, they should receive the second dose between 4 to 6 years of age. Although most people receive this vaccine when they’re children, any teen or…
Read MoreIs Your Car Accident Case a Truck Accident Lawsuit?
When a fatigued truck driver falls asleep and barrels through stopped traffic on a highway, it’s obvious to everyone that the case would be considered a “truck accident case.” However, there are many crashes where it might not be so obvious. Many company vehicles, such as pick-up trucks hauling trailers, can be classified as “commercial…
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