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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Alzheimer’s Patients at Risk of Being Abused
- Dog Attack Fatalities in 2010
- Facts and Statistics on Nursing Home Abuse
- How Long Will My Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Take?
- What Is My Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Claim Worth?
Automobile Accident
- Fatal Chicago Car Accident in Logan Square Kills 1, Injures 2
- Driver Cited in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Chicago
- Two Children Rescued from Burning Car in Chicago
- Drunk Driver Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatal Chicago Crash
- Aurora Drunk Driver Receives 15 Years in Prison
Slip and Fall Accident
- Man Sues for Trip and Fall on Set Of Public Enemies Film
- New Bridge: A New Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment
- Inclement Weather and Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents
- Proving Liability in an Outdoor Slip and Fall Accident
- Compensation for Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents
Work Related Personal Injury
- Illinois Construction Accidents & Workers’ Compensation
- Illinois Construction Accidents & Personal Injury Lawsuits
- Loading Dock Accidents & Statute of Limitations
- Loading Dock Accidents & Forklift Safety
- Workers’ Compensation Requirements for Employers
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
- What Qualifies As Wrongful Death?
- 4 Things That Must Be Done After a Funeral
- What Will a Funeral in Illinois Cost Me?
- Who benefits from wrongful death action damages?
Construction Accidents
- Pipefitter injured in accident at power plant
- One killed, eight injured in church roof collapse
- Some construction accidents require immediate investigation
- Van hits worker at construction site
- Fines levied in boom lift wrongful death accident
Motorcycle Crashes
- One Dead after Fatal Truck and Motorcycle Crash in Will Township
- Motorcycle Defects Investigation
- What to Do About Motorcycle Defects?
- Illinois Motorcycle Laws
- Risks Motorcyclists Face on the Road
Trucking Accidents
- One Injured, One Killed in I-57 Truck Accident
- Pedestrian Killed by Semi-Truck in Manhattan
- Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers
- Penalties for Violation of Hours of Service for Truck Drivers
- Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Dog Bite Attacks
- Will My Dog Bite Leave A Scar?
- I’ve Been Bitten By a Dog. Can I Get An Infection?
- I’ve Been Attacked by a Dog in Illinois. How Much Can I Recover?
- Illinois Dog Bite Laws and Your Chicago Dog Bite Claim
- Preventing Dog Bites
Lawsuits and Claims Against the CTA
- Fire at Chicago Avenue Red Line El Stop
- Wrongful death lawsuit filed in CTA bus - pedestrian accident
- Falling railroad tie from CTA el tracks wrecks car
- CTA el trains derail more frequently than those in other subway systems
- Bolts dropping from CTA el tracks
Train Accidents
- Chicago Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Metra Train
- Family of Victim in Chicago Train Accident Files Lawsuit
- Train Collides with Truck at Dangerous Chicago Intersection
- Chicago Woman Killed in Train Accident
- La Grange Woman Killed in Train Accident
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
- $1.6 million verdict for back injury in Montana FELA case
- FRA report attributes train crash to human error
- Train crash accident results in wrongful death of two railroaders
- Train conductor killed in derailment
- CSX employee killed at railroad crossing
Medical Malpractice
- Common Causes for Nursing Errors
- Common Types of Hospital Infections
- Prevention of Hospital Infections in Aurora
- Gastric Banding Complications
- Anesthesia Errors and Chicago Medical Malpractice Claims
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Carbon monoxide poisoning in ice rinks
- Carbon monoxide suit settled
- Workers at food plant in Colorado exposed to carbon monoxide
- 34 sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning at church
- Carbon monoxide poisoning kills Oregon woman
Dangerous Children's Products
- Infant Slings Recalled After Texas Child’s Suffocation Death
- Two infant deaths prompt CPSC to re-announce recall of Simplicity bassinets
- Flammable robes recalled
- Infant car seat recalled
- Manufacturer of Magnetix toys fined by CPSC
Dangerous Medical Devices and Equipment
Dangerous Exercise and Recreational Equipment
- Hunters at risk due to defective tree stand
- Boy from Normal, Illinois injured by exploding gas can at camp site
- Crash and fire claim lives of 4 in Route 130 crash
- Bicycle recall due to handlbar defect
- Exercise balls recalled
Dangerous Industrial Products
- Nail gun recalled
- Ten Most Dangerous Power Tools
- Carpenter in nail gun accident survives being shot in heart
- Verdict in Buffalo asbestos wrongful death case
- Man dies from injuries after clothing caught in machinery
Unsafe Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles
General
Library
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Children and Dog Bite Injuries (Part B)
- Children and Dog Bite Injuries (Part A)
- Compensation in an Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Claim (Part A)
- Compensation in an Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Claim (Part B)
- Signs of Nursing Home Abuse (Part A)
Automobile Accident
- SUV Rollover Accidents & Injuries (Part B)
- SUV Rollover Accidents & Injuries (Part A)
- Illinois Cell Phone Laws & Texting Laws (Part A)
- Illinois Cell Phone Laws & Texting Laws (Part B)
- Illinois Mandatory Insurance Law (Part A)
Slip and Fall Accident
- Common Trip and Fall Injuries (Part A)
- Common Trip and Fall Injuries (Part B)
- Conditions that Can Lead to Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents (Part A)
- Conditions that Can Lead to Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents (Part B)
- Conditions that Can Lead to Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents (Part A)
Work Related Personal Injury
- Common Construction Site Accidents in Illinois (Part A)
- Common Construction Site Accidents in Illinois (Part B)
- Illinois Loading Dock Accidents (Part A)
- Illinois Loading Dock Accidents (Part B)
- Elevator Shaft Accidents in Illinois (Part A)
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit (Part A)
- How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit (Part B)
- Funeral Planning and Costs (Part A)
- Funeral Planning and Costs (Part B)
- Distinguishing Wrongful Death from Survival Action (Part A)
Construction Accidents
Motorcycle Crashes
- Motorcycle Manufacturer Defects (Part A)
- Motorcycle Manufacturer Defects (Part B)
- Different Types of Motorcycle Crashes (Part A)
- Different Types of Motorcycle Crashes (Part B)
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents (Part A)
Trucking Accidents
- Federal Requirements for Truck Drivers (Part A)
- Federal Requirements for Truck Drivers (Part B)
- Commercial Drivers’ License Standards (Part A)
- Commercial Drivers’ License Standards (Part B)
- Common Parties at Fault in a Truck Accident (Part A)
Dog Bite Attacks
- Most Common Types of Dog Bite Injuries (Part A)
- Most Common Types of Dog Bite Injuries (Part B)
- Compensation in an Illinois Dog Bite Claim (Part A)
- Compensation in an Illinois Dog Bite Claim (Part B)
- Children and Dog Bite Injuries (Part A)
Train Accidents
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
- 4 Steps to Protect Your Rights After a Prescription Medication Error
- Proecting Your Family Against Prescription Medication Errors
Medical Malpractice
- Overview of Nursing Errors (Part A)
- Overview of Nursing Errors (Part B)
- Contracting Infections During a Hospital Stay (Part A)
- Contracting Infections During a Hospital Stay (Part B)
- Complications of Gastric Bypass Surgery (Part A)
Dangerous Industrial Products
- Types of Third Party Liability Lawsuits - Defective and Dangerous Industrial Products
- Asbestos and Mesothelioma - The Basics
- Preserving Defective Industrial and Work Products for Lawsuits
General
- Illinois Negligence Laws (Part A)
- Illinois Negligence Laws (Part B)
- Filing an Injury Claim Against an Illinois Government Entity (Part A)
- Filing an Injury Claim Against an Illinois Government Entity (Part B)
- Making a good decision about who to hire for your personal injury or wrongful death suit is one of the most important things you can do to help yourself and your family in the wake of a serious accident. We are pleased to offer 8 common mistakes people make in hiring an Illinois accident attorney.
Case Results
If you are wondering whether you have any valid basis for a lawsuit, please contact us today for your free initial consultation.Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Nursing staff negligence results in Cook County settlement
- Fall and infection results in DuPage County settlement
- Fall resulting in fractured hip and death yields DuPage County settlement
- Stage IV pressure ulcer case results in nursing home settlement
- Pressure ulcer, weight loss lead to settlement
Awarded: $600,000
Awarded: $400,000
Awarded: $400,000
Awarded: $125,000
Awarded: $120,000
Automobile Accident
- Left-turn accident results in Will County settlement
- Hip fracture from auto accident results in settlement for retiree
- Head-on car crash results in settlement in excess of policy limits
- Settlement from car crash outside of school
- Wheeling car accident results in settlement
- Passenger secures policy limits settlement from both drivers
- Crash outside trailer park yields settlement
- Back injury from single vehicle accident results in Rockford settlement
- Arbitration award in UIM claim
- Settlement in Iroquois County intersection accident
- Wrist fracture results in underinsured motorist claim settlement
Awarded: $850,000
Awarded: $750,000
Awarded: $400,000
Awarded: $205,000
Awarded: $195,000
Awarded: $150,000
Awarded: $120,000
Awarded: $100,000
Awarded: $77,821.53
Awarded: $70,000
Awarded: $60,000
Slip and Fall Accident
- Fire drill accident yields settlement for post-traumatic migraines
Awarded: $1,025,000
Work Related Personal Injury
- Bartender assaulted by patron secures settlement for eye injury
Awarded: $125,000
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- McLean County Infant Death Yields Policy Limits Settlement
Awarded: $500,000
Construction Accidents
- Fall from Ladder on CTA Construction Project Yields Settlement
- Carpenter injured on job site secures settlement
Awarded: $700,000
Awarded: $320,000
Trucking Accidents
- Sideswipe accident results in Cook County settlement
Awarded: $100,000
Dog Bite Attacks
- Settlement for accountant bit on hand by pit bull
- Arbitration award for DuPage County dog bite
- Settlement for girl bitten by dog at barbecue
- Settlement for Rockford boy bitten by uncle's dog
Awarded: $120,000
Awarded: $120,000
Awarded: $100,000
Awarded: $75,000
Lawsuits and Claims Against the CTA
- Settlement for Back Injury Resulting from Short Stop
Awarded: $160,000
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
- Prescription medication misfill results in Peoria County settlement
Awarded: $80,000.00
Medical Malpractice
- Jury verdict for foot injury to diabetic
- Malpractice claim settled against VA
Awarded: $165,000
Awarded: $120,000
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FAQ
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- What are the most common signs of nursing home abuse that I should look out for in my elderly relative?
- Where do I file complaints about an Illinois nursing home?
- What is the statute of limitations for a nursing home abuse and neglect case?
Automobile Accident
- What does it mean to have $500,000 in uninsured motorist coverage?
- I think I can settle my own personal injury claim. Are there any insurance industry tactics that I need to be careful of?
- Do I Have to Tell the Police If I've Been in a Car Accident in Illinois?
Slip and Fall Accident
- Should I give the insurance company a recorded statement over the phone regarding my slip and fall accident?
- What is the statute of limitations for an escalator accident or elevator accident in Illinois?
- Will it help if I take photographs of where I fell for my Illinois slip and fall accident lawsuit?
Work Related Personal Injury
- Should I trust the doctor that my employer's insurer is asking me to see after I was injured in a Chicago work accident?
- What should I do if I am being forced to work in unsafe conditions?
- What Sort of Benefits Are Available in a Workers' Compensation Claim?
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- What is the Statute of Limitations on Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
- How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit?
- What do I need to prove in an Illinois wrongful death claim?
Construction Accidents
- If someone else is to blame for my construction accident injuries, am I limited to worker's compensation?
- What is the statute of limitations for a construction accident in Illinois?
Motorcycle Crashes
- Is There a Helmet Law in Illinois?
- I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages from the other driver?
- Will my employer-sponsored health insurance policy or paid sick leave limit the amount of financial compensation I can receive through an Illinois motorcycle accident claim?
Trucking Accidents
- Do I Need an Attorney for My Illinois Truck Accident Claim?
- Where should my truck accident claim be filed?
- What if my accident was caused by a truck's spilled contents on the road?
Dog Bite Attacks
- What Are The Dog Bite Laws in Illinois?
- My neighbors have a pit bull. Should they have dangerous dog insurance?
- How are damages from a dog bite attack paid?
Lawsuits and Claims Against the CTA
- Can I sue if I fell on CTA property?
- I slipped and fell while riding on the CTA bus. Can I sue the CTA?
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
- What is the statute of limitations for a case involving a perscription medication error in Illinois?
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
- What are the difference between FELA and worker's compensation?
- I am employed by a railroad and was recently hurt at work. A neighbor said that I should get on worker's compensation. What should I do?
- What is the statute of limitations in a FELA case?
Medical Malpractice
- How is it determined that a doctor committed medical malpractice?
- What is informed consent?
- Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim Against Someone Other Than a Doctor?