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Work Related Personal Injury
- Truck driver killed in accident
- Highway worker struck by truck
- Reported settlements in Illinois worker's comp cases
- Motorcycle cop injured by car failing to yield while turning left
- Naperville accident claims life of Nicor employee
Slip and Fall Accident
- Student seriously injured in West Chicago high school PE class accident
- CDC releases statistics regarding causes of unintentional injury
- Man falls from Rogers Park porch after railing gives way
- Man falls to death down elevator shaft
- City cuts back on porch inspections
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Nursing home resident suffers facial fractures in fall
- Nursing home suit filed over amputation
- Illinois nursing homes and liability insurance
- Quality of care problems persist in for-profit nursing homes
- Illinois Home Task Force issues final report
Automobile Accident
- Another lawyer calls out Allstate's claims practices
- One-third of fatal traffic accidents in Cook County linked to drinking and driving
- Teen gets 5 years in jail fatal drunk driving accident
- Palos Park woman loses leg in I-80 accident
- Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver
Dog Bite Attacks
- Woman dies of heart attack following dog bite attack
- Insurance company trying to get out of dog bite claim
- More on insurance coverage for dog bite accidentrs
- Two pit bulls attack sisters
- UPS driver suffers dog bite, loses finger tip
Train Accidents
- Railroad knew tracks washed out before Rockford derailment
- Court finds BNSF committed misconduct in railroad crossing wrongful death case
- Multiple injuries in Boston commuter train accident
- FRA releases study on causes of train accidents
- FRA considering testing train personnel for sleep apnea
Lawsuits and Claims Against the CTA
- 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
- Baby in stroller dragged by CTA el train
- Pedestrian hit and killed by CTA bus
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
Motorcycle Crashes
- Car pulling out of restaurant parking lot hits motorcycle
- Motorcyclist hit by prescription drug user
- Truck driver faces negligent hommicide charges in death of motorcyclist
- School bus driver faces manslaughter charge in death of motorcyclist
- Another fatal failure to yield motorcycle accident
Construction Accidents
- 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
- Construction worker killed in crane accident
Trucking Accidents
- High winds likely a factor in wrongful death truckiung accident
- Tractor trailer causes pile up in blizzard
- Truck knocks car off the road
- Truck driver hit with six-month sentence in death of three
- Driver claims mechanical problem led to fatal crash
Dangerous Children's Products
- 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
- High chair recalled due to fall hazard
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
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
- 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
- Carbon monoxide hazard leads to recall of Bosch boilers
Unsafe Automobiles and Other Motor Vehicles
Medical Malpractice
- Caps on damages in medical malparctice cases declared unconstitutional by Illinois Supreme Court -- again
- Multiple medical malpractice claims against Philly VA facility
- Patient dies from operating room fire
- Settlement for birth injury
- $3.8 million verdict in medical malpractice bad faith lawsuit
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- 34 sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning at church
- Carbon monoxide poisoning kills Oregon woman
- Faulty furnace causes carbon monoxide poisoning in South Side apartment building
- Unsafe carbon monoxide levels in ice rink
- Carbon monoxide leak at Center Ice of DuPage in Glen Ellyn results in hospitalization of several from youth hockey tournament
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Executive killed in motorcycle accident
- Sixth worker dies from injuries from Connecticut power plant explosion
- Wyoming man killed at G & D Integrated in Morton
- Flagger killed by gravel truck
- Stickney couple in Wisconsin truck accident
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Nursing Home Resident on Resident Assaults in Illinois
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Bed Sores or Pressure Ulcers
- Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
- Preventing Falls in Nursing Homes
Automobile Accident
- Uninsured Motorist Claims and Hit and Run Accidents
- Underinsured Motorist Auto Accident Claims in Illinois
- Our law firm carefully investigates all potentially liable parties in cases where we represent the victims of drunk driving accidents. Here are some of the things we consider in every case involving a drunk driver ....
- In many serious Illinois car accidents where there are serious injuries or wrongful death, there is frequently additional sources of compensation which can be identifies to make sure that the victims of the car accident are properly compensated. As experienced Chicago car accident lawyers, these are the steps we take in serious car accident cases.
- Evidence that the defendant was using a cell phone or text messaging at the time of a car accident is critical in helping ensure that car accident victims get fair compensation for their injuries.
Slip and Fall Accident
- Property Owner Liability for Elevator and Escaltor Accidents in Illinois
- Types of Third Party Liability Lawsuits - Illinois Slip and Fall Accidents
- Types of Third Party Liability Lawsuits - Elevator Accidents
- Evidence of repairs after slip-and-fall accidents in Illinois
- Liability for Slip and Fall on Snow and Ice Accidents in Illinois
Work Related Personal Injury
- What Does a Lawyer Do For Me In a Third Party Liability Suit
- Protecting Your Third Party Liability Suit
- The Lien: Where the Worker's Compensation Case and Third Party Liability Suit Come Together in Illinois
- Can I choose my own doctor in my Illinois worker's compensation case
- Worker's Compensation and Third Party Liability Lawsuits
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- What Services Does an Illinois Wrongful Death Lawyer Provide?
- Who Gets to File an Illinois Wrongful Death Suit
- Importance of Insurance Coverage in Illinois Wrongful Death Suits
- Who Is a Beneficiary That Can Collect Damages in an Illinois Wrongful Death Suit?
- Overview of Illinois wrongful death suits
Construction Accidents
Motorcycle Crashes
Dog Bite Attacks
- Types of Third Party Liability Suits - Dog Bites
- Fatal Dog Bite Attack Study
- Tips for Avoiding Dog Bite Attacks
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
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
- 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.
- Guide to Parent's Responsibilities in Handling Injury Cases for Their Children
- Understanding Structured Settlements for Personal injury Cases
- Importance of Insurance in Illinois Personal Injury Claims and Suits
- Settlement Values of Illinois Accident Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Categories:
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Automobile Accident
- Slip and Fall Accident
- Work Related Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Construction Accidents
- Motorcycle Crashes
- Trucking Accidents
- Dog Bite Attacks
- Lawsuits and Claims Against the CTA
- Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
- Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
- General
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- 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 is the mandatory state minimum amount of liability insurance in the State of Illinois?
The other driver refused blood-alcohol testing after the accident, and that resulted in the dismissal of his DUI charges. Will you be able to do anything to prove that he was intoxicated?
- I was forced off the road by another vehicle which did not stop. There was no contact between my car and his. Can I make an uninsured motorist claim for a hit-and-run accident?
- What is the difference between punitive damages and damages for pain and suffering?
- What is the difference between uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage?
- Does the fact that the other guy got the ticket mean that I am going to win my car accident case?
- I was in a car accident and now I just received a letter from a lawyer saying that the other driver was going to sue me. What should I do with this?
- How will the property damage from my car accident be taken care of?
- What is the statute of limitations for an Illinois car accident lawsuit?
- What is the statute of limitations for cases involving drunk drivers who are being sued for causing injuries an/or death?
- I am not sure whether to buy uninsured motorist coverage. Why should I?
- I was involved in an accident in a no-fault state. Do I have any rights?
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?
- What is the statute of limitations for an Illinois slip and fall accident?
Work Related Personal Injury
- What are the lawyer's fees in an Illinois worker's compensation case?
- Do I have to choose between filing an Illinois worker's compensation case and a third-party liability suit?
- My employer was clearly to blame for my work injury. Can I sue my employer?
- When can a worker's compensation case be filed in Illinois?
- What advantage is there to hiring a Chicago worker's compensation lawyer for my case?
- How long do I have to be working for my employer before I am covered by worker's compensation insurance?
- How is the amount of my worker's comp check computed?
In an Illinois worker's compensation case, what benefits am I entitled to?
- What is the statute of limitations for a worker's compensation case in Illinois?
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Are punitive damages available in wrongful death suits?
- Who gets to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois?
- What is the statute of limitations for an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit?
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
Trucking Accidents
- Do trucking companies have to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance?
- What is the statute of limitations for an Illinois trucking accident case?
Dog Bite Attacks
How are damages from a dog bite attack paid?
- What is the statute of limitations for a dog bite personal injury case?
- If I am considering filing a lawsuit or making a claim against an insurance company for injuries from a dog bite attack, should I take photographs of my injuries?
Lawsuits and Claims Against 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)
- 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 are the difference between FELA and worker's compensation?
- What is the statute of limitations in a FELA case?
General
- Do I have to pay income taxes on my person injury settlement?
- Do you handle personal injury suits outside the state of Illinois?
- I already have a lawyer who is recommending that I settle the case, but I don't want to. Do you offer free consultations for a second opinion?
- If I signed a liability waiver before I was injured in an accident, does that mean that I do not have a case in Illinois?
- Will you have to file a law suit for my Illinois accident case?
- How long will my personal injury case take before a settlement is reached?
- Should I wait until the statute of limitations is about to expire before hiring an experienced Illinois personal injury lawyer?
- If I win my lawsuit, who will have to pay the judgment?
- I already hired a lawyer for my personal injury case, but am thinking about firing him because I just feel like he is not doing a very good job on my case. Can I fire him and would you be willing to take my case?
- How much are the case file expenses likely to be on my case?
- Is there any charge for the initial meeting, even if you do not take my case?
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- 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 is the mandatory state minimum amount of liability insurance in the State of Illinois?
The other driver refused blood-alcohol testing after the accident, and that resulted in the dismissal of his DUI charges. Will you be able to do anything to prove that he was intoxicated?
- I was forced off the road by another vehicle which did not stop. There was no contact between my car and his. Can I make an uninsured motorist claim for a hit-and-run accident?
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
- What are the lawyer's fees in an Illinois worker's compensation case?
- Do I have to choose between filing an Illinois worker's compensation case and a third-party liability suit?
- My employer was clearly to blame for my work injury. Can I sue my employer?
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Are punitive damages available in wrongful death suits?
- Who gets to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois?
- What is the statute of limitations for an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit?
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
Trucking Accidents
- Do trucking companies have to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance?
- What is the statute of limitations for an Illinois trucking accident case?
Dog Bite Attacks
How are damages from a dog bite attack paid?
- If I am considering filing a lawsuit or making a claim against an insurance company for injuries from a dog bite attack, should I take photographs of my injuries?
- What is the statute of limitations for a dog bite personal injury case?
Lawsuits and Claims Against 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?