Defining "Negligence" in a Civil Lawsuit
A person is negligent when he fails to do something that a reasonably careful person would do, or he does something that a reasonably careful person would not…
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Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Final Part
Informed consent is theory of liability in medical malpractice cases. This is the final part in a multipart series on informed consent. The purpose of this…
Read articleInformed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Part 3
Informed consent is theory of liability in medical malpractice cases. This is the third part in a multipart series on informed consent. The purpose of this…
Read articleInformed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Part 2
Informed consent is theory of liability in medical malpractice cases. This is the second part of a multipart series on informed consent. The purpose of this…
Read articleInformed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Part 1
This is the first section in a multipart series on informed consent. Informed consent is a theory of liability applicable to some medical malpractice cases.…
Read articleIs Drinking and Driving a Reckless Act?
The term “reckless” has a special meaning in Illinois civil law. The law views a reckless act as a more serious offense than a negligent act. Drinking and…
Read articleIs an Illinois Landowner Liable for an Injury Caused by a Fall on Ice?
Whether a landowner is liable for an injury caused by someone falling on ice or snow depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. Like most areas of…
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