Firm News | February 5, 2015 If you were previously unaware, then you should now know that texting and driving is illegal throughout Illinois. Unlike other states, the ban on texting and driving in Illinois applies to every age group regardless of whether you’re a teenager or senior citizen. In…
Firm News | January 27, 2015 If you have been injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer, your decision to act quickly is important to preserving your future claims. In a previous posting to our website, we discussed how gathering evidence soon after a truck accident greatly increases the effectiveness…
Firm News | January 23, 2015 Consumers have a right to expect that toys purchased for their children will not put them at unnecessary risk of harm. Alternatively, manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of children’s toys have a duty to immediately report whenever they learn of potential safety hazards posed…
Firm News | January 14, 2015 If you live in the state of Illinois, it may come as no surprise that when it comes to workplace-related slip and falls due to inclement weather, Illinois is fourth on the list. In fact, according to Liberty Mutual Research Institute, the state tied…
Firm News | December 25, 2014 Authorities in Evanston, Illinois, say that a UPS truck driver has been cited for allegedly striking a pedestrian with a delivery truck. An Evanston, Illinois, police spokesperson reported that the accident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. on Dec. 22. According to police, the UPS…
Product Liability | December 19, 2014 Under the basic premise of products liability, manufacturers have a duty to ensure that the products they sell to the public are not unreasonably dangerous. Although this area of law can be quite complicated, it is generally assumed that consumers usually purchase products based…
Legal Articles | December 18, 2014 A recent motor vehicle accident in Chicago caused serious injuries to four individuals. The NHTSA lists a number of the most common causes of crashes. The Chicago Tribune reports that five people suffered injuries as a result of a two-vehicle accident in the South…
Work Accidents | December 11, 2014 Most people are already generally aware of what the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is about. Many people know that the IWCA ensures that Illinois workers who are hurt on the job or acquire diseases connected with their jobs can receive money and medical benefits.…
Firm News | December 4, 2014 Medical malpractice is often the most emotionally devastating type of personal injury because there is an element of trust involved. Most of us rely on our doctors to preserve our health and prevent us from exposure to avoidable injuries. There are many forms of…
Legal Articles | December 3, 2014 Illinois has enacted legislation making it mandatory for convicted drunk drivers to use ignition interlock devices on their vehicles. People who choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking endanger the lives of millions of motorists on Illinois roadways each year.…