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Whiplash Injury Claims: What You Need to Know?

Published: Apr 14, 2025 Auto Accident

Whiplash is perhaps the most common car accident injury. Do not confuse common with minor. You may have suffered serious injuries in a whiplash accident that may never fully go away. If you have suffered this type of injury in a crash, you may...

Traumatic Brain Injuries from Car Accidents: What You Should Know?

Published: Apr 2, 2025 Auto Accident

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that car accidents are among the leading causes of traumatic brain injury hospitalizations in the United States. These injuries can have life-altering impacts, affecting cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. While some TBIs...

What Is Bell’s palsy?

Published: Mar 6, 2025 Birth Injury

A doctor’s negligence when a mother is either pregnant or in the labor and delivery process could cause lasting injuries. Some of these injuries could affect a child’s appearance and function for the rest of their lives. Bell’s palsy is one type of birth...

Infant Skull Fractures During Birth

Published: Feb 27, 2025 Birth Injury

The birth of a baby is typically filled with joy for the new parents, siblings, and many others close to the family. However, when the unexpected happens, such as an infant skull fracture, that perfect day could become a worst nightmare. How Do Skull...

What Happens if a Valet Damages My Car?

Published: Feb 13, 2025 Auto Accident

When you have trusted someone else to park your car, you may be horrified to see the damage that they have caused when you get your vehicle back. If this is the case, you might be able to hold the valet liable for the...

David Cates, Esq. Named to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List

Published: Jan 21, 2025 Firm News

The Cates Law Firm is proud to announce that David Cates, Esq. has been named to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list as a top-rated personal injury lawyer. David concentrates his practice on class action, mass tort personal injury, and employment legal claims, including...

Can Medical Errors During Cesareans Cause Birth Injuries?

Published: Jan 9, 2025 Birth Injury

It is sometimes crucial for an obstetrician to make the decision for a cesarean section delivery during childbirth. The doctor could reach this determination before the mother even goes into labor because of certain risk factors that would be involved. Alternatively, they may decide...