What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do to Prove I Have a Case?

When you have a personal injury case, a personal injury attorney will provide you with experienced legal representation, which plays a crucial role in the outcome of your case. There are various components to preparing and planning a winning personal injury case to receive fair compensation.  So what exactly does a personal injury attorney do… Continue reading What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do to Prove I Have a Case?

Debunked: The Biggest Myths About Personal Injury 

Filing a personal injury claim after an accident can be unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and challenging territory. Without previous experience with personal injury cases, you’re going in with either no knowledge about personal injury claims or information based on what you’ve heard from others. Everyone has heard stories like “my friend told me about a horrible experience… Continue reading Debunked: The Biggest Myths About Personal Injury 

What You Need to Know About Illinois Personal Injury Law

Consider an injury on a construction site, a car accident, or another injury outside of your control. When someone is hurt, does that automatically mean he or she is entitled to compensation?  The short answer to this question is “no”.  This adds to frustrations and fears that injury victims experience after a tragedy strikes.  Sustaining… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Illinois Personal Injury Law

Appellate Court Reaches Obvious Decision on ‘Open and Obvious’ Case

A power company hangs its lines nearly 3½ feet below where regulations permit them. A tow truck driver, hired by the city to remove sand bunkers under those lines, uses his extended retractable boom to carry out the job, which accidentally comes into contact with the lines. Noticing the cab of his truck has caught… Continue reading Appellate Court Reaches Obvious Decision on ‘Open and Obvious’ Case

PROTECTING NURSING HOME PATIENTS FROM ABUSE

When we place our loved ones in the care of nursing homes or assisted living facilities, we expect them to be cared for correctly, treated with respect, and protected from harm. Unfortunately, substandard care and other forms of nursing home negligence can cause residents to suffer injuries, and even more troublingly, patients are often the victim of… Continue reading PROTECTING NURSING HOME PATIENTS FROM ABUSE

PROTECTING YOUR LOVED ONE’S RIGHTS FOLLOWING A NURSING HOME INJURY

When people reach an advanced age and their health deteriorates, they may no longer be able to care for themselves. The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult, and when doing so, family members will want to be sure that the facility will provide them with the care they… Continue reading PROTECTING YOUR LOVED ONE’S RIGHTS FOLLOWING A NURSING HOME INJURY

CYCLISTS ARE AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES FROM COLLISIONS AND DOORING

Cycling is a common form of exercise, recreation, and transportation in the Chicago area, especially in the summer months. However, while cycling may be a relaxing and enjoyable activity, it can be extremely dangerous. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 3,322 bicycle crashes in the state in 2015 alone. Chicago and many… Continue reading CYCLISTS ARE AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES FROM COLLISIONS AND DOORING

NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT ARE COMMON THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

When we place our elderly loved ones in an assisted living facility or nursing home, we are placing a great deal of trust in the caretakers and staff members of the facility. Tragically, a large number of assisted living facilities allow their staff to neglect and abuse their residents, either knowingly or unknowingly. In fact,… Continue reading NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT ARE COMMON THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

COMMON FORMS OF NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE

When the vast majority of Americans think about problems at nursing homes, they think of outright abuse, such as intentional physical harm, verbal abuse, or sexual misconduct. In reality, the vast majority of problematic behavior from nursing home staff members comes in the form of nursing home neglect. Nursing home neglect differs from nursing home abuse… Continue reading COMMON FORMS OF NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE

HOW CAN I PURSUE COMPENSATION FOR A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY?

Every year, thousands of Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries that can impact the rest of their lives. If you are fortunate enough to survive a serious brain injury, the prolonged symptoms can range from severe headaches to loss of motor functions. Tragically, many brain injuries ultimately prove to be fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control… Continue reading HOW CAN I PURSUE COMPENSATION FOR A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY?