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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...

What Are Birth Injuries?

Published: Dec 23, 2024 Birth Injury

Welcoming a child into the world is a momentous occasion filled with joy and anticipation. However, when a birth injury occurs, this happiness can quickly turn into worry and heartache. Birth injuries can result from medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, leaving families...

Car Damage After Hitting a Pothole

Published: Dec 5, 2024 Auto Accident

In most cases, potholes on the road simply pose a minor inconvenience—maybe a spilled drink or a startled passenger. Sometimes, running over a pothole can damage your tire, dent the underside of your vehicle, or even lead to worse mechanical issues. The good news...