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What is the Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases in Illinois?

What's personal injury law in Illinois? According to the American Bar Association, personal injury law (also called tort law) protects you if you or your property is injured or harmed due to someone else's act or failure to act. If...
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How to File an HPV Vaccine Lawsuit in the VICP

In most cases, getting an HPV vaccine is a walk in the park. Millions of preteens, teenagers, and young adults have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. Overall, HPV vaccines are very safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
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Tetanus Shot Side Effects in Adults: What You Need to Know

According to the CDC, adults should receive the tetanus vaccine every 10 years. This vaccine helps prevent infection of tetanus bacteria, which is everywhere in the environment.  But sometimes, people don't get a tetanus shot booster until they've stepped on...
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Arm Sore After a Meningitis Vaccine? You May Have SIRVA

The meningitis vaccine, also known as meningococcal B vaccination, is recommended for preteens and teens. This age group is at an increased risk for meningococcal disease, which is a rare but serious illness. Preteens will typically receive one dose before...
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Why Do Flu Shots Make Your Arm Sore? Treating Flu Vaccine Pain

Getting your annual flu vaccine may hurt and make your arm sore for a bit. That's pretty normal. Your arm is initially sore after a flu vaccine as your immune system fights off the dead flu virus. However, what if...
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My Arm Is Killing Me After Pneumonia Shot. Do I Have SIRVA?

You just got your pneumococcal vaccine, and it felt more painful than you thought it would. A few weeks or months later, your shoulder pain hasn't gone away. Your arm is still killing you after the pneumonia shot. It's even...
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About SIRVA: Diagnosis and Treatment Plans

At a recent appointment with your primary care doctor, they asked if you've received your annual flu shot yet. You say no. When they ask if you’d like one at the end of your visit, you say yes. You get...
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What’s the Difference Between Trial Lawyers and Settlement Attorneys?

So, you’ve determined you need to hire a lawyer for your personal injury lawsuit. How do you pick the right one for you?  One injury lawyer can help add value to your case, while another won’t.  In the world of...
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Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accident Lawsuits

Auto accidents are often confusing to navigate. Every situation is different, and it can be difficult just speaking with insurance companies.  Who can you hold accountable? How do you know if you have a case? What if you can’t recover...
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How Does My Truck Accident Lawsuit Work? A Step-By-Step Guide of Litigation and What to Expect

Fortunately for them, the vast majority of truck accident victims have ZERO experience with litigation and the civil justice system when they first walk in our door. For these clients, everything is new and foreign.  When we explain to clients...
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