Many Illinois residents love outdoor recreational activities like such as boating and jet skiing. Unfortunately, these outdoor activities can sometimes end in serious injury or even death. Many accidental injuries are caused every year due to sporting activities. The attorneys …
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Poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti once said, “the sea had no king but God alone”. Man has been drawn to open waters for ages. But as serene as open waters may be, one must never forget that tumultuous water may be …
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The owner of any property is responsible for making sure that the premises is well maintained and that necessary safety measures are in place to reduce the probability of an accident. The owner is also responsible for providing adequate warnings …
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Many people from Illinois enjoy outdoor recreational activities. Hiking, biking, waterskiing and boating are some of the most preferred outdoor activities. However, while doing such fun and active activities, there is also a likelihood of accidents. Safety information, training and …
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Many people, especially children, enjoy the recreational activity of riding an inner tube while being towed by a boat. However, the same kind of activity left tragic memories for an Illinois Senator. Her 10-year-old nephew, who was enjoying the ride, …
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If a resident of Illinois spends leisure time involved in some form of recreational activity, that person most likely will not think about the possibility of an accident occurring, which may lead to serious injuries to himself or herself, as …
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Water skiing on Lake Michigan is an exhilarating activity that many Chicago residents enjoy with family and friends. Unfortunately, similar to other recreational activities, water skiing can be risky and can quickly turn into a tragedy. Two years after a …
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Illinois offers an array of water-related recreational activities such as boating, kayaking and jet skiing. However, there have been numerous cases of boating accidents reported in the state with some of the people involved suffering injuries such as head, neck …
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Here in Illinois, taking to the waterways in a boat or jet ski is one of the most common-and fun-recreational activities that the state has to offer. However, just like any other activity, people participating in it have certain responsibilities …
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As exciting as more water may be for recreational boaters, Illinois residents should note that recent increases in water levels of state rivers and lakes also can lead to more accidents. According to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, with flood-related …
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