Nursing home accidents | March 21, 2016 For many families, the decision to entrust an elderly or disabled loved one to the professionals at a nursing or care facility can be incredibly difficult. You expect nurses, physicians and other care providers to be attentive, professional and to ultimately provide your…
Car accidents | March 11, 2016 If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury in an auto accident, you may be wondering if the injury is going to bring about any increased risks that go along with aging. Though experts do admit that this specific link hasn’t…
Firm News | March 9, 2016 On St. Patrick’s Day, many festivities will be taking place throughout Chicago. Whether you’re out with friends or enjoying the day with family, celebrate responsibly and consider the potential consequences that can arise when having a few turns into a few too many. Drunk…
Legal Articles | March 2, 2016 Alcohol-related accidents are all too common, but people may avoid being involved in them by spotting and avoiding drunk drivers on the road. Drunk driving accidents are all too common in Illinois, and frequently result in serious injuries or death for those involved. In…
Firm News | March 2, 2016 Do you feel comfortable reporting injuries at work? Does your employer encourage you to report any injuries that occur? It is critical to report a workplace accident as soon as possible after the event, and there are several reasons for this. Most importantly, filing…
Truck Accidents | February 26, 2016 In 2014, a total of 3,660 people were killed in accidents involving large trucks, like semi-trucks and box trucks. However, the vast majority of the fatalities did not come from the trucks themselves, but from people riding in other vehicles. A mere 16 percent…
Legal Articles | February 24, 2016 Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence model, which means an injured party’s award could be reduced if he or she is to blame for a car wreck. In September 2015, the daughter of actor Paul Walker filed a lawsuit against Porsche for an accident…
Medical malpractice | February 19, 2016 Doctors often turn to extra tests and paperwork to try to reduce the odds of medical malpractice. They have taken to calling this practice “defensive medicine.” If one office visit or one scan will work, won’t two or three be even better, reducing the…
Firm News | February 11, 2016 The controversy over hoverboards grows greater every day. The self-balancing, motorized scooters were a must-have toy in Chicago this holiday season, even though many retailers pulled them from their shelves because of safety risks. Hoverboards were in the news again this week when an…
Car accidents | February 4, 2016 Have you ever had anyone tell you that it’s against state law to drive without your shoes on? If so, you should know that this is actually just a common myth. It is not against the law in any state to be barefoot while…