OSHA | October 16, 2013 Football fans in Chicago and other parts of the country enjoy watching their favorite teams play at stadiums. Sometimes new stadiums are built to accommodate more fans and offer better features to provide more comfort and enjoyment. However, construction sites can be dangerous. There are…
North Chicago & St. Louis Injury Updates
Men May Underestimate The Danger of Driving And Texting
Car accidents | October 15, 2013 Several studies have confirmed a phenomenon known as illusory superiority. That is the phenomenon that causes relatively high percentages of people to identify themselves as above average. In terms of driving, roughly 80 percent of people consider themselves to be above-average drivers. Some studies…
Women Sue After Defective Products Cause Pelvic Pain
Firm News | October 3, 2013 Many Illinois women are in control of their family planning. They have many forms of birth control available, whether they are working professionals wanting to delay motherhood or mothers who are done having children. When women seek the convenience of permanent birth control, however,…
Why Drivers Fail To See Motorcycles In Time To Prevent Accidents
Car accidents | September 30, 2013 There are certain behaviors that are often associated with car, truck and motorcycle accidents. When an accident occurs, it is expected that drivers who were distracted, drunk, speeding, inexperienced or aggressive will be to blame. There is no shortage of drivers who fit these…
Woman Sues Podiatrist for Medical Malpractice
Firm News | September 25, 2013 To many Chicago residents, a minimally invasive foot surgery may not seem so bad. However, when a patient undergoes the surgery and the foot ends up misaligned and unable to heal properly, it can be a frustrating experience. This is especially true if the…
Defective Products Cause House to Catch Fire; Homeowner Sues
Product Liability | September 18, 2013 Chicago homeowners use their air conditioning unit to cool down their homes in the summer heat. The last thing they want it to do is catch their houses on fire. A Texas homeowner claims that his air conditioner’s internal wires overheated due to a…
Truck Accident Results in Fatality for Chicago Woman
Firm News | September 5, 2013 Nobody wants to be involved in an accident. Not only is there vehicle damage, but injuries and fatalities can also occur. A truck accident is almost always fatal due to the sheer size of the truck. A small passenger car doesn’t stand a chance…
Route 59 Car Accident Results in Serious Injuries
Firm News | August 30, 2013 Drivers must obey traffic laws and signals at all times in order to keep not only themselves, but other motorists free of harm. When one driver has the right of way and another fails to follow traffic laws, serious accidents can result. Such was…
Truck Accident Kills Family of Seven, Including Four Children
Firm News | August 21, 2013 A driver’s worst nightmare is to be involved in an accident involving not one, but two semi trucks. Unfortunately, this became a reality for a family from Merrillville, Indiana, when their Jeep was rear-ended by semi and then pushed into another one in front…
Victims of Meningitis Outbreak Can Now Sue for Defective Products
Product Liability | August 14, 2013 When Chicago residents receive steroid shots or other injections from their medical providers, they don’t usually expect to get serious side effects. They may expect a little redness or swelling for a few days afterward, but not something life-threatening such as meningitis. Unfortunately, more…