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Auto Accident
- NATO Secret Service Agent Detains Lake Shore Drive Hit-and-Run Driver That Injured Pedestrian
- Lake Shore Drive and Other Important Roadways Closed Due to NATO Summit
- New Illinois Law Aims to Facilitate Traffic Flow Near Auto Accidents
- Rockford Police Officer Charged With DUI After Injury Accident In Boone County
- Geneva Car Accident Injures Driver and Passenger; Drowsy Driving Suspected
Slip and Fall Accident
- New Bridge: A New Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment
- Man Sues for Trip and Fall on Set Of Public Enemies Film
- Proving Liability in an Outdoor Slip and Fall Accident
- Inclement Weather and Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents
- What do I do if I’m involved in an indoor slip and fall accident?
Work Related Personal Injury
- Elderly Woman Struck By Car Outside Home
- Illinois Construction Accidents & Personal Injury Lawsuits
- Illinois Construction Accidents & Workers’ Compensation
- Loading Dock Accidents & Forklift Safety
- Loading Dock Accidents & Statute of Limitations
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- 4 Die and 2 Others Injured After Tragic Car Accident in Southwest Chicago
- Wrongful Death: Coles County Man Dies While Standing Near Accident Scene on I-57
- Mother's Day Weekend: Tragic West-Side Car Accident Kills 4 Chicago Moms
- UPDATE - Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Street Sweeping Company in April’s Orland Park Auto Accident
- Widow Suing Rapper For Wrongful Death of Her Husband
Construction Accidents
- Pipefitter injured in accident at power plant
- One killed, eight injured in church roof collapse
- Van hits worker at construction site
- Fines levied in boom lift wrongful death accident
- Construction worker killed in crane accident
Motorcycle Crashes
- 2 Illinois Motorcycle Accidents Exactly 72 Hours Apart Could Lead to Wrongful Death & Personal Injury Lawsuits.
- 2010 Motorcycle Accident Statistics
- Motorcycle Accidents Harm Passengers, Not Just Drivers
- 5 Things Joliet, Illinois Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Can Do For You
- 2 Deadly Crashes in North-Central Illinois Friday
Trucking Accidents
- UPDATE: Tractor-Trailer Accident in Montgomery Illinois; Teen Driver Dies, Truck Driver May Be at Fault
- Tractor-Trailer Accident in Logan County; Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
- 3 Women Hurt in Minivan and Tractor-Trailer Accident in Montgomery Illinois
- Hit-and-Run Truck Accident in Boone County Kills 45-Year Old Man
- Tractor-Trailer Falls Off Overpass Onto Roadway; 4 Hurt
Dog Bite Attacks
- Will My Dog Bite Leave A Scar?
- Illinois Dog Bite Laws and Your Chicago Dog Bite Claim
- 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?
- Dog Attack Fatalities in 2010
Lawsuits and Claims Against the CTA
- More Passengers Sue CTA After Bus Crash
- Bus Driver Speaks About Serious CTA Bus Accident
- Serious Bus Crash in Chicago Injures More Than 30 People
- CTA bus accident on Lake Shore Drive injures 37
- Chicago Bus Accident in Bridgeport Injures 8 People
Train Accidents
- Train-Pedestrian Accident—when should you hire a train accident attorney?
- Victim Is Sued By Bystander In Fatal Metra Train Accident In Edgebrook
- Pickup Truck Slammed by Freight Train in Riverdale
- Pedestrian Killed By Train in Suburban Lombard
- CTA Train Accident Injures Two in Northwest Chicago
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
- Proving Medical Negligence in Illinois Can Be a Challenge without Help
- Common Causes of an Illinois Radiation Error
- Complications of a Radiation Mistake in Illinois
- Chemotherapy Error in Illinois as a Result of Overdose
- Chemotherapy Mistake in Illinois as a Result of Medication Error
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
Dangerous and Defective Product Suits
- Child Injuries from Lead Poisoning
- Recalled Jogging Strollers Pose Strangulation Hazard
- Preventing Crib Injuries
- Sorelle Prescott Crib Recall Is Expanded
- Dangerous Child Car Seats: Defects and Improper Use
Dangerous Prescription Medications
- Diabetic Complications Associated with Risperdal
- Side Effects of Anemia Drugs
- Risperdal Linked to Diabetes
- Overview of Anemia Drugs: Dangerous Drug Claim
- Overview of an Illinois Product Liability Claim for Duragesic Patches
Dangerous Medical Devices and Equipment
- Recalled DePuy Hip Replacement Side Effects
- Defective Product Claims Due to DePuy ASR Hip Replacements
- When an IVC Filter Injury May Require an Illinois Product Liability Claim
- Adverse Effects of Bard IVC Filters
- Preventing Complications from an Implantable Defibrillator
Serious Accidents
- Treatment of TBI after an Accident in Chicago
- Damages and Costs of a TBI as a Result of a Chicago Accident
- Treatment of PTSD after an Illinois Accident
- When an Accident in Illinois Leads to PTSD
- What to Expect When Seeking Treatment for Your Facial Injury
Medical Devices
- When Cochlear Implants are a Dangerous Medical Device
- Advanced Bionics Voluntarily Recalls Cochlear Implant Device
Dangerous Drugs
- The Connection Between Hydroxycut and Serious Personal Injury
- Hydroxycut Side Effects to Watch Out For
- Risks of Taking Reglan
- Reglan Side Effects
- Severe Avandia Side Effects
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Posted on 3/28/2011 - Chicago Man Killed in Tragic Pin-In Wreck...
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Auto Accident
- The most accident-related fatalities are reported on these 7 days...
- 3 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Car Accident Scams
- Many Illinois Car Accidents Caused by Drivers with Multiple Speeding Tickets May Lead to Speed Limit Law Reform and Heavier Speeding Penalties
- Road Rage Safety Tips and Statistics
- How Can Your Auto Accident Attorney Discover When Someone Is Lying In Court?
Slip and Fall Accident
- Crucial Questions in Illinois Slip and Fall Lawsuits
- Liability for Slip and Fall on Snow and Ice Accidents in Illinois
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Types of Third Party Liability Lawsuits - Illinois Slip and Fall Accidents
- Property Owner Liability for Elevator and Escaltor Accidents in Illinois
Work Related Personal Injury
- Worker's Compensation and Third Party Liability Lawsuits
- Basics on Types of Third Party Liability Lawsuits
- The Lien: Where the Worker's Compensation Case and Third Party Liability Suit Come Together in Illinois
- Owner-operators should not take the insurance company's denial of worker's compensation benefits at face value.
- Rights of Injured Truck Drivers After an Accident
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- There are several types of damages that a plaintiff is eligible to collect in a wrongful death lawsuit including damages for loss of care and companionship.
- Maximizing Total Recovery in Illinois Wrongful Death and Survival Actions - Part 4
- Maximizing Total Recovery in Illinois Wrongful Death and Survival Actions - Part 3
- Maximizing Total Recovery in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions - Part 2
- Maximizing Recovery in Illinois Wrongful Death and Survival Suits - Part 1
Construction Accidents
- Types of Third Party Lawsuits - Construction Accidents
- Common Construction Site Accidents in Illinois (Part A)
- Common Construction Site Accidents in Illinois (Part B)
- Illinois Scaffolding Accidents (Part A)
- Illinois Scaffolding Accidents (Part B)
Motorcycle Crashes
- Wondering if you're allowed to blow that red light on your bike or motorcycle?
- 4 Ways That Your Motorcycle Accident is Different From a Car Crash
- How a Wheaton, IL Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help After an Accident
- Joliet, Illinois Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Can Help After an Illinois Crash
- Motorcycle Accident Suits Are Not Car Accident Suits
Trucking Accidents
- What should you do if you've been in an accident with a truck driver?
- A Joliet, IL Attorney Can Help With Your Illinois Trucking Accident Claim
- 3 Reasons to Contact a Wheaton Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer after a Crash
- A Chicago Truck Accident Attorney Will Help You After a Commercial Trucking Crash in Illinois
- Federal Requirements for Truck Drivers (Part A)
Dog Bite Attacks
- Is your homeowner's insurance covering you for a dog bite claim?
- 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)
Train Accidents
Medical Malpractice
- Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers Can Help in Cases of Medical Negligence in Illinois
- When Radiation Errors Lead to Medical Injury in Illinois (Part B)
- When Radiation Errors Lead to Medical Injury in Illinois (Part A)
- When Mistakes with Chemotherapy Lead to Injury in Illinois (Part B)
- When Mistakes with Chemotherapy Lead to Injury in Illinois (Part A)
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
- 4 Steps to Protect Your Rights After a Prescription Medication Error
- Proecting Your Family Against Prescription Medication Errors
Dangerous and Defective Product Suits
- Types of Third Party Liability Suits in Illinois - Dangerous and Defective Products
- Asbestos and Mesothelioma Cases
- Dangerous and Defective Industrial Products Suits
- Dangerous and Defective Exercise and Recreational Equipment
- Food Poisoning
Dangerous Children's Products
- Child Injury Claims Stemming from Dangerous Cribs (Part A)
- Child Injury Claims Stemming from Dangerous Cribs (Part B)
- Overview of Dangerous Car Seats (Part A)
- Overview of Dangerous Car Seats (Part B)
- When Dangerous Toys Lead to Product Liability Cases (Part A)
Dangerous Prescription Medications
- Dangerous Product Claims Involving Ambien (Part A)
- Dangerous Product Claims Involving Ambien (Part B)
- The Connection between Risperdal and Diabetes (Part A)
- The Connection between Risperdal and Diabetes (Part B)
- When Anemia Drugs Cause Serious Illness (Part A)
Dangerous or Defective Children's Toys
- Illinois Product Liability Claims: Children and Lead Paint Poisoning (Part A)
- Illinois Product Liability Claims: Children and Lead Paint Poisoning (Part B)
Dangerous Drugs
- Illinois Drug Injury Claims Relating to Hydroxycut (Part A)
- Illinois Drug Injury Claims Relating to Hydroxycut (Part B)
- Illinois Drug Injury Claims Relating to Reglan (Part A)
- Illinois Drug Injury Claims Relating to Reglan (Part B)
- Dangerous Prescription Drug Claims: Avandia (Part A)
Serious Accidents and Injuries
- Long-Term Effects of TBI after an Accident in Chicago (Part B)
- Long-Term Effects of TBI after an Accident in Chicago (Part A)
- PTSD as the Result of an Accident in Illinois (Part A)
- PTSD as the Result of an Accident in Illinois (Part B)
- Dealing with Facial Injuries after an Illinois Accident (Part A)
General
- We Welcome Referrals of Illinois Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases from Other Attorneys
- How a Joliet, IL Dog Bite Attorney Can Help You
- Contact a Wheaton, IL, Dog Bite Attorney after an Attack in Illinois
- Finding Help after an Auto Accident in Naperville, Illinois
- Four Words You Don't Want to Hear Your Doctor Say -- "We'll Bill the Accident"
Auto Accident
When You Are Injured - The Insider's Guide to Illinois Accident Law
Chicago personal injury lawyer Barry G. Doyle is pleased to offer accident victims a free informational book on Illinois personal injury and accident law, including basic information on accident law and some of the top mistakes people make that hurt their cases.
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Protecting Your Family- A Lawyer's Guide to Purchasing Auto Insurance
Chicago personal injury lawyer Barry G. Doyle is pleased to offer this free book which shows Illinois consumers the four types of auto insurance which they must buy to protect themselves and their families in the event of a car accident.
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Work Related Personal Injury
Free Book on Illinois Worker's Compensation Cases
Our Chicago law firm is pleased to offer our free, no-obligation book to victims of on-the-job accidents in Illinois to help them better understand their rights
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Download Your FREE Injured Worker's Guide to Third Liability Lawsuits
Chicago personal injury lawyer Barry G. Doyle is pleased to offer this FREE book about third-party liability suits for injured workers.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Free Book on Illinois Wrongful Death Suits
Our Chicago law firm offers a free book containing information on Illinois wrongful death suits for victims and survivors of accidents resulting in death.
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Trucking Accidents
Get Your FREE Book - Rights of Injured Truckers
If you're looking for information about the rights of injured truckers, Illinois truck accident lawyer Barry G. Doyle will give you his book, FREE.
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How Much is My Case Worth? Things Accident Victims Need to Know
Accident victims want to know what an average settlement is. Our free, downloadable PDF report descibes how lawyers and insurance figure that out.
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Free Book on Illinois Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Suits
Our Chicago law firm offers a free book for families of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect in Illinois.
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Auto Accident
- What happens when you leave the scene of an accident in Illinois?
- What happens when you fail to report an accident in Illinois?
- What is the Illinois Dram Shop Act?
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
- How do you start a Workers' Compensation claim in Illinois?
- 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?
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 I am struck by falling debris from a Chicago construction site while I'm on the sidewalk, who is responsible for my injuries?
- 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
- What happens if I am partially at fault for my motorcycle accident in Illinois?
- Is There a Helmet Law in Illinois?
- I was riding my motorcycle in Chicago, Illinois when a car turned left in front of me causing me to crash into it. Who is at fault?
Trucking Accidents
- In addition to federal regulations, does Illinois have any state regulations regarding trucks?
- Do I Need an Attorney for My Illinois Truck Accident Claim?
- Where should my truck accident claim be filed?
Dog Bite Attacks
- What is the law in Illinois on dog bites, such as a pit bull attack?
- What Are The Dog Bite Laws in Illinois?
- My neighbors have a pit bull. Should they have dangerous dog insurance?
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?
- I was involved in a bus accident with the CTA. Do I have to hire a lawyer to file the CTA's notice of claim?
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?
Medical Malpractice
- Are there any challenges to proving negligence in a nursing home wrongful death claim in Illinois?
- I was injured because of a defective medical device; do I also have grounds for an Illinois medical malpractice case?
- Is there a difference between an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) and a pacemaker?
Prescription medication errors | Pharmacist malpractice
- What is the statute of limitations for a case involving a perscription medication error in Illinois?
Dangerous and Defective Product Suits
- Are toys with magnets dangerous for children to play with?
- What is the statute of limitations for a product liability claim in Illinois?
- My child had cochlear implants and later developed bacterial meningitis. Do I have a case in Illinois?