Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

As a personal injury lawyer in Chicago, I have represented many clients who were diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These individuals who experienced traumatic events, such as a being in a car accident, received compensation for their injuries related to their PTSD. Although PTSD is not always visible like a broken arm or leg, the injury and pain is very real.

For more information on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, please review the following online resources and consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist:

PTSD Facts on Google Health
National Institute of Mental Health - PTSD
Mayo Clinic defines PTSD

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Mere days ago, a 17-year old in southern Illinois was seriously injured after her vehicle struck a cow in the roadway. Police have yet to find the owner of the cow, but will continue to investigate...after all, livestock owners can be held liable for injuries caused by their animals.

Under the Illinois Domestic Animals Running at Large Act, owners of livestock, such as cattle, can be held liable for injury to the person or property of another. In order for a person, such as this 17-year old, to recover under this law, it must be proven that the owner of the livestock did not use reasonable care in restraining his or her livestock. Instead of holding livestock owners strictly liable, this law encourages owners of livestock to restrain their animals so as to prevent accidents. Those livestock owners that allow their animals to roam free will be liable to others for the damage the animals cause. Those that are not aware that their animals are running free and can demonstrate that they used reasonable control in restraining their animals will not be held liable.

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