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Auto Accident Injury

Mar 14

Expertise of Auto Accident Lawyers in Chicago: Choosing the Right One

Navigating the complexities of an auto accident case can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, especially in Chicago. Knowing the right expert to handle such ...

Jul 20

Modified Comparative Negligence In Illinois Car Accidents

Illinois is a fault-based state, so car accident victims typically hold at-fault parties accountable for their negligence. However, the state has also adopted comparative negligence ...

Jul 11

Navigating Liability In a Multi-Vehicle Crash

We’ve discussed how determining liability is crucial when pursuing compensation. However, how can you determine fault and hold someone accountable when multiple vehicles are involved ...

Jul 08

10 Things You Should Know Before Filing a Car Accident Claim

At Walner Law®, we know how challenging it can be to experience a severe accident that results in you or someone you love suffering harm. ...

Jan 04

How Do Latent Injuries Impact a Claim?

Traumatic events that cause a person to suffer injuries may not always be what they seem. In many situations, the impacts of the injury are ...

Dec 28

How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?

Whenever you suffer a significant injury in a car accident, it’s easy to wonder just how much you can recover for your injuries. Recognizing your ...

Bicycle Accident

Dec 09

Bicycle Accident Stats You Should Know

Bicycle accidents. We’ve covered just how dangerous they are and the severe injuries bicyclists can sustain because of negligence. The numbers don’t lie; far too ...

Dec 08

Dooring & Bicycle Accidents

Have you ever heard the term “getting doored?” It describes a situation that is far more common than you may think. Unfortunately for bicyclists, it’s ...

Nov 01

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

When you suffer injuries in a bicycle accident, you want to ensure you seek compensation from the responsible party. However, when filing a claim, proving ...

Oct 26

Where Do Most Bicycle Accidents Happen?

For all bicyclists, staying safe on the road is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, some bicycle accidents occur more often in specific places than they ...

Oct 14

Bicycle Riding Safety Tips

Many people love the freedom of riding a bicycle, especially when they are commuting, and can save significant amounts of money on gas. However, bicycle ...

Sep 27

Is It Safer to Ride In Groups?

For many bicyclists, riding solo is typical for commuters. However, it often means less visibility and an increased risk of a severe crash. As a ...

Birth Injury

Jun 09

How Can I Prove a Birth Injury?

Proving a birth injury is vital to pursue compensation when your baby suffers harm because of a medical professional’s negligence. However, there are a few ...

Jun 01

Are Birth Injuries Permanent?

Birth injuries are some of the most devastating that people can sustain. Worst of all, they happen to young children. One of the most common ...

May 13

When Is the Right Time for an Emergency C-Section?

While most mothers would hope to have a perfectly healthy delivery, it’s not always possible. You may require an emergency cesarean section to help prevent ...

Apr 27

Signs of Preeclampsia and the Importance of Monitoring

Preeclampsia is a medical condition that expectant mothers may experience during their pregnancy. Without proper treatment, preeclampsia can have life-threatening implications on a mother and ...

Apr 11

How Does Negligence Cause Cerebral Palsy?

We know how dangerous cerebral palsy is and how it impacts several babies. However, what many people don’t recognize is how negligence can cause cerebral ...

Mar 28

Recognizing Signs of Cerebral Palsy

One potential birth injury your baby may sustain is cerebral palsy. This is actually a collection of disorders that can significantly impact your child’s motor ...

Brain Injuries

Jan 14

How Can a Brain Injury Impact My Life?

Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most difficult to experience. They can significantly impact your entire life, leaving you dealing with the physical and ...

Nov 14

Brain Injury: Symptoms And Treatment

A brain injury is something that can happen at any time and affect a person’s life in a dramatic way. Most brain injuries occur during ...

Apr 10

Causes Of Brain Injuries

At Harvey L. Walner & Associates, our Chicago personal injury lawyers understand the nature of brain injuries. We know how serious they are and we understand ...

Oct 30

The Long-Term Costs Of Brain Injury

Studies have shown that the lifetime costs for a single traumatic brain injury can range well over $1 million. These expenses can strain even the finances of ...

May 20

The Effect Of Education On TBI

Reviewing the records of 769 patients who suffered brain injury severe enough to require both hospitalization and rehabilitation, researchers at Johns Hopkins stumbled upon something remarkable – ...

Burn Injuries

Feb 23

How Bad Are Burn Injuries?

Burn injuries can occur in numerous situations. For some, a burn may result from a car accident, while others may suffer severe burns because of ...

Dec 18

Burn Wound Classification And Negligence

When a person is injured in an accident, you may think of broken bones, lacerations, or maybe even head trauma. Not many people think about ...

Bus Accidents

Oct 28

School Bus Crashes: What To Know

For nine months out of the year, your child rides the school bus twice a day, five days a week. Safety for children not only ...

Mar 07

Walner Law® Secures $222,000 Jury Verdict For Victim Of A Chicago Rear-End Bus Accident

In the case against the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicago attorneys at Walner Law® achieved a $222,000 jury verdict for a client who suffered serious ...

Car Accidents

Oct 22

What to do After a Car Accident in Chicago

Car accidents are a common occurrence on Chicago streets. While most car accidents are minor fender-benders, some accidents result in serious injury or fatalities. The ...

Jun 04

Why It’s Important to Have a Lawyer Speak with Insurance Adjusters

Dealing with insurance adjusters can be a problem if you are not careful. Unfortunately, several obstacles can arise and make it challenging to obtain the ...

May 21

3 Things You Should Avoid When Filing a Car Crash Claim

The time after a car accident can be confusing, difficult to endure, and troublesome when you’re dealing with physical, emotional, and financial hardships. The more ...

May 05

How Can I Maximize the Value of My Claim?

After a car accident, you need compensation to cover many of the expenses associated with your damages. Unfortunately, insurance companies who look out for their ...

Apr 22

Can an Insurance Adjuster Delay a Claim?

Insurance adjusters must investigate claims to determine how much compensation they should pay out after an accident. There are other steps they must take to ...

Apr 13

Do Insurance Adjusters Value Losses Correctly?

When you need compensation, you unfortunately have to go through insurance adjusters who are trained professionals. They look out for insurance companies and their profits. ...

Catastrophic Injuries

Mar 11

Are Severe Fractures Considered Catastrophic?

When someone breaks a bone, it can be difficult to endure. There’s often severe pain and ongoing care that is required to get through the ...

Feb 04

The 4 Types of Paralysis

When someone suffers from paralysis, it significantly reduces their quality of life. Any type of paralysis means function loss in a specific part of a ...

Jan 21

Spine Injuries By Location

Spine injuries are some of the most devastating to overcome because they can significantly impact someone’s life. Unfortunately, they occur in many different situations, including ...

Jan 04

Catastrophic Injuries to Know About

Far too often, negligent actions result in people suffering severe injuries. Some of these injuries can have lifelong effects on a person. In many cases, ...

Defective Products

Nov 21

Conagra Sued Over Defective Cans Of Cooking Spray

Chances are, you have used PAM and other cooking sprays as you prepare meals for yourself and your family. While these products may seem harmless, ...

Feb 10

Defective Product Attorney Chicago

All companies, whether they are designers, manufacturers, or distributors, are expected to do their part in providing consumers with safe and reliable products. If they ...

Jun 22

Product Defect: What You Need To Know About Product Liability

As consumers, we make a lot of purchases. By the time a product hits the shelves and makes its way into your life, it has ...

Apr 13

Hoverboard Dangers And Product Liability Cases

Hoverboards are the tech toy everyone’s clamoring over right now. From talk shows to YouTube, young and old, everyone is jumping on the not-so-hovering technology. Now, one ...

Feb 10

Product Liability: The Roadmap To Understanding The Auto Recall Process

Vehicle recalls have increasingly become a common drawback within the automobile industry, however, many auto owners are not fully aware of the risks and effects ...

Jan 28

Purchase A Dangerous & Defective Product? You May Need An Attorney

There are so many products on the market today that it can be difficult to choose which ones will be right for you, or give ...

Defective Vehicle Accidents

Sep 25

When Defective Vehicles Cause Accidents

Unfortunately, the products we use on a daily basis can sometimes stop working as intended. Defects can even happen to the cars we drive. A ...

Distracted Driving

Apr 18

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

It’s April, which means it is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month! This annual and nationwide safety campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...

Aug 06

Types of Distracted Driving

One of the main causes of car accidents nowadays is distracted driving. Distracted driving refers to any activity that takes your eyes off the road. ...

Jun 26

The Dangers Of Distracted Driving

We’ve all been there. Sitting at a red light and looking to your left to find the person in the car next to you on ...

Nov 25

The Dangers Of Urban Driving In Chicago

Chicago is one of the world’s great cities. Millions of tourists flock here every year. But while we’re all proud of Chicago’s status as a ...

Feb 24

Distracted Driving: Understanding The Illinois Cell Phone Laws

It is important to know and understand how the relatively new Illinois law on banning cell phones applies to you. According to the Illinois Department of ...

Apr 03

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a joint effort between the National Safety Council and FocusDriven.org – a nonprofit advocating cell phone-free driving. The ...

Dog Bites

Oct 24

Dog Bite Law In Chicago – What You Need To Know

Dog bites are a serious problem in the United States. Each year, more than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs; more than 800,000 of ...

Nov 15

Dog Bite Incidents On The Rise In Illinois

Many people consider their dog to be man’s best friend, but not everyone feels that way. While many dogs are friendly and loving, some are ...

Jun 30

Animal Bites, Attacks And The Law

We never think it could happen to us. But sometimes, a freak accident can occur and you may find yourself the victim of a dog ...

Drunk Driving Accident

Sep 18

DUI In Illinois

Although all motorists know not to drink and drive, many still do. They leave a bar or party after drinking too much and instead of ...

Elder Abuse

Jan 27

Elder Abuse: Negligent Supervision

The best way to protect your family and loved ones from negligent supervision is to stay informed on the subject and have the confidence to ...

Jan 18

People Turn Cruel With Elderlies! Here’s Why And What To Do To Stop?

The heart wrenching pain of elderlies cannot be imagined by any of us when it comes to even think about being abandoned by their own ...

Jun 18

Sadness, Suicide And Elder Abuse

Aging brings upon many changes. The elderly population may experience changing health, body, mobility, daily schedules, abilities, living situations, and loss of friends, peers, and/or ...

Oct 23

Abandonment Of Elderly

Abandonment of the elderly by a caretaker is a form of nursing home abuse and neglect. Not only is this act deplorable, it is also incredibly ...

FAQ

Jul 23

Is It Worth Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer After a Crash?

You, like most people, have probably never imagined yourself having the need to hire an attorney. However, with millions of car accidents happening across the ...

Jul 21

What is a Fair Settlement After a Car Accident?

A serious car accident can leave you badly injured and in financial distress. You will understandably want to put the entire thing behind you as ...

Hit & Run

Aug 24

Man Killed In Hit-And-Run In West Humboldt Park

CHICAGO (CBS) — A 42-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run early Thursday, apparently while riding a bike in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Police said ...

Illinois News

Jun 15

What Is Citigation?

If you’re a lawyer or follow litigation news, you may have noticed a trend cropping up lately of municipalities teaming up with lawyers to file ...

Apr 27

Helping Someone In Distress Under The Illinois Good Samaritan Law

Sometimes, individuals are in need of urgent medical attention. And there necessarily aren’t trained professionals around to always help. Ordinary citizens who see someone in ...

Sep 22

Good Samaritan Laws: What You Need To Know

If you’re in an accident and a medical professional happens to be at the scene and gives medical assistance, can he or she be sued ...

Mar 23

How Are Rear-End Collision Settlement Amounts Determined In Illinois

The rear-end collision is the most common type of car accident, and in Illinois, there is a legal presumption that the driver of the vehicle ...

Mar 12

The Most Dangerous Jobs In Illinois

A recent report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has found that logging is the most dangerous job in America. While logging is ...

Feb 23

What are the Risks that the FDA Has Identified for Bed Rails

Bedrail entrapment is one of the lesser-known, but most serious forms of nursing home abuse and neglect. One of the many ways that nursing homes ...

Injury In The News

Dec 21

2 Injured After Semitrailer, 2 Vehicles Collide On Southbound Dan Ryan

A three-vehicle crash on Sunday morning involving a semitrailer on the southbound Dan Ryan Expressway left two women injured. The crash happened about 10:30 a.m. ...

Nov 15

Sterigenics Parent Company Sotera Health – Angry Willowbrook Residents Pack Meeting On Carcinogenic Gas

WILLOWBROOK, Ill. (WLS) — Residents were angry and demanded answers Wednesday night after the release of a federal report showed a company may be releasing cancer-causing chemicals ...

Nov 06

CPD: Car Accident Leaves One Child Dead, Seven Injured

Chicago police said a five-year-old died and seven others were injured in a car accident near the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Sunday. It ...

Aug 31

Airplanes Collide On The Ground At O’Hare Airport

Two planes recently collided on the ground at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, and the incident is being investigated by the FAA. Reports from the FAA say ...

Jul 17

Five Injured And Two People Dead At Illinois Fireworks Show

Five people suffered injuries and two people died when a tree branch from a 100-year-old tree came crashing to the ground at an Illinois firework ...

Law Firm News

Aug 24

Walner Law in Chicago Welcomes Law Clerk Noah Nagar

Walner Law® in Chicago is one of Illinois’s most trusted personal injury and complex litigation law firms. We have built our reputation for greatness across ...

Aug 10

Walner Law Has Been BBB Accredited for 10 Years

Walner Law has been a staple in the Chicago area for years by acting as a reliable and compassionate personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ ...

Nov 10

Harvey L. Walner & Associates, Ltd. is Now Walner Law

Introducing Walner Law, formerly Harvey L. Walner & Associates, Ltd. in Chicago. Although we are still in the Windy City, we have changed our name ...

Mar 30

Jon Walner And Dr. Willie Wilson

Attorney Jon Walner and Dr. Willie Wilson during Dr. Wilson’s official announcement to run for Mayor of Chicago in 2019 ...

May 19

Necessary Intolerance: Litigation Benefits Healthcare

Who is to blame for the outrageous costs of medical malpractice in the United States? Attorneys often take the fall and are labeled by insurance ...

Medical Malpractice

Mar 07

Understanding Complex Medical Malpractice Claims With a Chicago Lawyer

Malpractice claims are easier to understand when you have the help of a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer to break down the complex process. With medical ...

Oct 23

The Financial Burden Of Paralysis And How An Attorney Can Help

The spinal cord is an integral part of the human body, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. When this system ...

Sep 14

Talk to Your Doctor About COVID-19 Safety

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to be a concern across the globe as the highly transmissible delta variant spreads. At Walner Law in Chicago, we ...

Oct 09

How Is Cancer Diagnosed?

Cancer is a serious and common medical condition. In 2018, more than 1.7 million Americans were diagnosed with some form of cancer. More than 600,000 ...

Oct 08

Medical Malpractice In Emergency Rooms: What You Need To Know

In an emergency, every second is critical. You may rush your loved one to the emergency room and hope for the best. Emergency situations are ...

Oct 02

University of Chicago Loses Medical Malpractice Case, Forced to Pay $2.6 Million

When a person goes to the doctor because they are experiencing symptoms, they hope to figure out what is wrong with them. They rely on ...

Motorcycle Accidents

Mar 08

Navigating Your Case With a Chicago Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Navigating a motorcycle accident case can be a daunting prospect, especially if you live in the Chicago area. But with the help of an experienced ...

Jun 18

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer In Chicago

Statistics reveal that motorcycle drivers and passengers suffer serious injury in four out of five motorcycle accidents. Despite the stereotype, a majority of motorcycle crashes ...

Oct 04

Man Dies In NW Chicago Motorcycle Accident

A man riding his motorcycle Tuesday night was sideswiped by an SUV in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on the city’s Northwest side. The gentleman riding ...

Negligence

Oct 23

The Financial Burden Of Paralysis And How An Attorney Can Help

The spinal cord is an integral part of the human body, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. When this system ...

Dec 13

Attorney, Family Of Kenneka Jenkins On Suing Hotel Over Freezer Death

The 19-year-old was found dead on September 9, 2017. Her body was in a freezer that was in an unused kitchen. Her family is now ...

Jul 29

Chicago-Area Mcdonalds Linked To Foodborne Illness Outbreak

Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating several food poisoning cases that may be linked to McDonald’s salads. About 90 cases of ...

Apr 20

Are Educators Liable For Student Injury?

Teachers are responsible for children’s education. But are they legally liable when a child is injured at school on their watch? Well, it depends on ...

Nursing Home Abuse

Mar 10

How Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Can Prove Negligence and Abuse

When a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, it’s important to take the necessary steps to prove liability. Chicago nursing home abuse ...

Nov 16

The Legal Process For Filing A Nursing Home Abuse Claim

When it comes to nursing home abuse, the legal process of filing a nursing home abuse claim will vary depending on the state in which ...

Nov 09

The Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse – And What To Do If You Suspect It

Few things are more heartbreaking than placing a loved one in a nursing home. We do so to ensure they have the best care and ...

Nov 26

Dangers Of Nursing Homes

People are often hesitant to put their loved ones in nursing homes, and for good reason. While we expect that our loved ones would get ...

Nov 25

Know Your Rights In A Nursing Home

If your loved one is in a nursing home, you may be concerned about their care. Maybe you feel as though they are being neglected. ...

Nov 22

Illinois Nursing Home Sued For Taunting Patient With Dementia

We expect that when we make the tough decision of putting our beloved family member in a nursing home, they will be treated with respect ...

Nursing Home Advice

Jul 13

The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act

Helping a loved one move into a nursing home or long term care facility can be nerve racking for anyone. There are always concerns about ...

Oct 05

Choosing A Nursing Home

At Walner Law® & Associates, we handle far too many elder abuse cases. Elderly men and women are often preyed upon for their money or abused ...

Aug 07

Finding A Nursing Home That Cares

The Chicago nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Walner Law are pleased to offer the following quick reference guide for choosing the best care facility for ...

Apr 29

Location And Costs For Nursing Home Care

When planning long-term care for you or a loved one be sure to factor in where you would like to reside. Location plays a significant role in ...

Mar 23

5 Star Nursing Homes In Chicago

There are 85 five-star nursing homes in the Chicago Metro area. This is not our evaluation. The ranking comes from The 2014 U.S. News & ...

Mar 23

The Corporatization Of Nursing Homes: What Does It Mean For Patient Care Trends

Private investors are purchasing nursing homes. The result? A declining care for the elderly patients, particularly in nursing homes owned by multi-state chains. Chicago nursing ...

Nursing Home Neglect

Oct 13

Nursing Homes: How To Ensure Good Patient Care

Once you’ve done the research on a nursing home facility, made a commitment, and settled your loved one into the environment…your job isn’t over. You ...

Apr 23

Are Skilled Nursing Facilities Failing Elderly Patients?

Over a one-month period of time in 2011, there were 1,538 elderly patient deaths within skilled nursing home facilities. This is but one heart-wrenching statistic ...

Mar 23

What Determines Quality of Care in Nursing Homes?

The American Medical Association describes quality of care as “care that consistently contributes to the improvement or maintenance of quality and/or duration of life.” Let ...

Mar 23

How Do Nursing Homes Protect Elderly Residents From Dangerous Falls

For the elderly, gone are the days where they can respond to a serious spill by dusting their knees and walking it off. Falls pose ...

Feb 23

Who Is Responsible For Pressure Sore Injuries In Nursing Homes?

A safety and health tactic that is commonly used in nursing homes to prevent pain and injuries is regular posture turning and monitoring of wounds. ...

Feb 23

Why are Dropped Patients Such a Big Nursing Home Injury Incidence?

It is a sad fact that dropped patients are a common cause of nursing home injuries. In nursing homes, there are frequent needs that require ...

Pedestrian Accidents

Oct 01

How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents

Walking from place to place is a great way to save money on gas and get some much-needed exercise. However, being a pedestrian is not ...

Feb 26

Pedestrian Hit By Car When Crossing Street In Medical District

A woman was hit by a car while crossing the street in the Medical District near Rush Hospital earlier today. Around 9:40 a.m. a pedestrian was hit ...

Feb 11

Pedestrian Hurt In Hit And Run Accident On South Side

The police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in the Chatham neighborhood at the end of December. At around ...

Oct 24

72-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Chicago Lawn

A 72-year-old man died two weeks after being struck by a vehicle in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side. Jesus Lopez was crossing ...

Nov 18

Pedestrian Accidents & Personal Injury

One doesn’t necessary link walking down a street to a personal injury lawsuit, but the truth is that tens of thousands of pedestrians are injured each ...

Mar 12

Distracted Walking In Chicago

Have you heard of distracted walking? The idea may seem silly, but a recent report from Pew Research Center found that more than half of ...

Personal Injury

Mar 08

Why You Need a Chicago Injury Attorney for Your Claim

If you or a loved one has been injured, you need an experienced Chicago injury lawyer to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. ...

Oct 15

Tips for Choosing a Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago

If you have been injured in a car accident or have been a victim of medical malpractice, you might want to consider hiring a personal ...

Sep 15

Learn How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You Win Your Case

Accidents can cause serious injuries. Whether it’s a personal injury from a construction site or a car accident on your morning commute, it’s important that ...

Aug 15

How To Choose The Right Personal Injury Lawyer For Your Case

When you’ve experienced a minor or serious injury due to the negligence of a third party, seeking financial compensation is the next logical step whether ...

Apr 18

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

It’s April, which means it is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month! This annual and nationwide safety campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...

Sep 09

Why Choose Walner Law®?

After an injury, you have plenty of decisions to make. Getting medical treatment, how to deal with lost wages, and more sit atop your priority ...

Personal Injury Advice

Oct 05

Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Accidents happen and injuries occur. In some circumstances, these injuries are caused by negligence. If you’ve suffered a personal injury as a result of negligence, ...

Sep 11

3 Types of Non-Economic Damages of an Illinois Personal Injury Lawsuit

St. Clair County jurors recently awarded George Buchanan $7.15 million on May 9, 2019. Mr. Buchanan was significantly injured and disfigured after a head-on collision ...

Jul 31

Signs You May Need A Personal Injury Attorney

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released statistics that show there are 42 million visits to emergency rooms each year. With that data, it’s ...

Nov 25

Plan Ahead: Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the deadliest times to be on the road. More people are out driving to visit family and friends than at ...

Apr 21

Who Survives Heart Attacks?

Over one million Americans experience a heart attack each year. Tens of thousands of Americans live to tell their experience. What determines whether someone has ...

Feb 23

How Can I Reduce Group Home Abuse And Neglect?

One of the first questions that families have when they suspect that group home abuse and neglect may be occurring is how to prevent it ...

Property Injuries

Mar 14

Premise Liability Lawyer Chicago

Some of the most common personal injury lawsuits in Illinois are lawsuits that involve premises liability accidents. These accidents often revolve around a landlord or ...

Feb 21

Premises Liability Lawyer Chicago, IL

Have you been injured due to the negligence of a business or property owner? Our premises liability lawyers will be able to help. Premises liability ...

Jul 21

The Liability Of A Pool Owner

With summer officially under way, Chicagoland residents are looking to cool off at Lake Michigan and at the swimming pool. Swimming pools are a wonderful ...

Jan 21

Premises Liability In Chicago: Know Your Rights

Trip or slip and fall cases are also referred to as premises liability. A claim such as this generally arises due to a defect in the ...

Nov 11

Premises Liability: Amusement Parks

Amusement parks can be a great source of fun, but they can also be a very dangerous place. Thousands of people are injured every year ...

Nov 04

Premises Liability: Parks & Playgrounds

As a parent, you never want to see your child hurt as the result of negligence by someone else. Slips and falls can happen at ...

Rideshare Accidents

Dec 08

Are Rideshare Drivers Required to Have Personal Insurance?

When someone applies to be a rideshare driver, there are specific requirements that the driver must meet to do so. Of course, insurance is a ...

Nov 23

What Type of Compensation is Available in a Rideshare Accident Case?

If you are involved in a rideshare accident and suffer significant injuries, you should recognize what compensation you may pursue. Compensation is crucial to help ...

Nov 03

How Can I Sue a Rideshare Company?

When you’re in an accident with a rideshare driver, you need to understand who you can take legal action against for compensation. Of course, you ...

Oct 28

5 Steps You Should Take After a Rideshare Accident

Protecting yourself after an accident is vital, and there are many steps that you need to take to help safeguard your ability to pursue compensation. ...

Oct 13

Who is Responsible for Compensation in a Rideshare Accident?

In a rideshare accident, it’s important to recognize when specific coverage comes into play and who is responsible to pay for your injuries and other ...

Sep 28

Why Should I Report My Rideshare Accident?

Whenever you are in any kind of accident, you want to ensure you’re taking the time to report the accident to the necessary parties. Unfortunately, ...

Slip And Fall

Mar 09

How to Choose the Best Chicago Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Finding the right lawyer to handle your slip-and-fall accident claim in Chicago can be a daunting task. But with the right knowledge and resources, you ...

Apr 25

Slip And Fall Injuries Prevalent At Emergency Rooms Around Chicago

Many Chicagoans are learning the dangers of hidden ice and suffering injuries as a result. Hospitals and emergency rooms around the city are reporting a ...

Apr 03

Premises Liability In Slip And Fall Cases

Slip and fall cases happen often in Chicago during the winter months, and the injuries caused by these accidents can be serious and require extensive ...

Feb 20

Appeals Court Denies Woman For Slip And Fall Claims

A state appeals court has ruled that a woman is not allowed to sue a Chicago Food 4 Less store or the company hired to ...

Feb 10

Woman Sues for Slip And Fall at Chicago Shopping Center

A Chicago woman is suing a city shopping center for a slip and fall accident she claims happened because of snow and ice in the parking lot. ...

Social Security Disabilty

Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer

Aug 14

Talcum Powder And Its Link To Ovarian Cancer

In the past few years, Johnson & Johnson has faced many lawsuits from women who allegedly developed ovarian cancer from using the company’s baby powder. ...

Train Accidents

Mar 26

CTA Train Climbs Escalator In Freak Accident

Update: The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the operator of the train had previously fallen asleep at the controls. On Monday, March 24, a Chicago ...

Truck Accidents

Mar 13

Chicago Truck Accident Law and the Best Lawyers to Win Your Case

A truck accident attorney can be a valuable resource for those who have been involved in a truck crash and are seeking compensation for damages. ...

Sep 03

Three Major Dangers In Trucking Accidents

Unfortunately, thousands of truck accidents occur each year. When these collisions happen, they result in some of the most catastrophic injuries. Dangers exist in all ...

Aug 05

What Do I Need After a Truck Accident?

When you find yourself involved in a catastrophic truck accident, it helps to take the necessary steps to protect your rights. Obtaining evidence is one ...

Aug 02

Truck Accidents Don’t Always Involve Negligent Truck Drivers

In a truck accident where you suffer severe harm, it’s vital to recognize who you may hold accountable. Of course, in many situations, the blame ...

Jul 21

How to Be Safe Around an Elephant Race

Driving around large commercial trucks can be scary. You never know what the driver will do, and when more than one truck is around, the ...

Jun 29

Take These Steps to Pass a Truck Safely

Sharing the road and respecting one another is a good way for all drivers to stay safe. However, suppose you approach a large commercial truck ...

Uninsured Underinsured Accidents

Aug 07

What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance?

All motorists in Illinois are required to have a minimum amount of insurance to pay for damages caused by a car accident. This includes bodily ...

Workers Compensation

Dec 17

Chicago Mcdonald’s Workers File Lawsuit Over Workplace Violence

When people think of workers’ compensation cases, they may imagine incidents such as falls or injuries caused by heavy equipment and other machinery. While these ...

Sep 12

When Emotional Stress Becomes an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim

Injuries or illnesses sustained while on the job are covered by workers’ compensation. To be sure, both physical and emotional trauma are eligible for benefits. ...

Jun 12

Illinois Law Ambiguous For Workers’ Compensation Question

The 7th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals certified a question to the Illinois Supreme Court last month to determine whether a workers’ compensation settlement is ...

May 21

The Basics Of Illinois Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is insurance that provides medical and wage benefits to employees injured on the job in the scope of their employment in exchange for ...

Apr 30

No Additional Benefits Allowed For Illinois Worker

Last month, an appellate court denied additional workers’ compensation benefits to an injured beverage distributor because he did not seek job rehabilitation services in light ...

Mar 25

Illinois Bill Introduced To Amend Workers’ Compensation For Firefighters

A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate earlier this month would amend the current Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act to begin compensation almost immediately for firefighters, emergency ...

Workplace Accidents

Jul 01

Work Injury Lawyer In Chicago

What should a person do if you injured at the workplace? Many businesses have specific programs aimed to avoid work-related injuries of their employees. Safe ...

Jan 29

Workplace Injuries Chicago

Becoming hurt in a workplace injury can be a traumatic experience. You may be worried that your employer is going to retaliate against you if ...

Aug 11

What if I Was at Fault in My Workplace Accident?

The state of Illinois operates what is known as a no-fault workers’ compensation law. This means that you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits even if ...

Jan 09

Common Workplace Injuries In Illinois

Every workplace poses some opportunity for injury. Some workplace injuries are minor, requiring little more than a bandage. However, many workplace accidents result in serious injury and ...

Dec 29

How Do I Get Lost Wages After A Workplace Injury In Illinois?

The fastest way for most injured Illinois workers to replace lost wages is to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. However, Workers’ Compensation only replaces a ...

Wrongful Death

Mar 06

Fighting for Justice With the Best Wrongful Death Attorneys in Chicago

For individuals in Chicago who have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, our attorneys are ready to fight for justice. Chicago wrongful death ...

Nov 30

How to Build a Strong Wrongful Death Case

If the death of a person is caused by negligence, it’s considered a wrongful death. Negligence can be anything from distracted driving to medical malpractice, ...

Nov 23

What Types Of Damages Can Be Recovered In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The death of a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience. When that death result from someone else’s negligence, it can be even harder to ...

Oct 21

Chicago’s Personal Injury Law Firm | We Fight for the Injured

What is wrongful death? Wrongful death is caused by another person or company’s wrongful act or omission. This can include deaths caused by accidents, medical ...

Sep 05

Differences Between Wrongful Death And Survival Action Damages

One of the biggest issues in a wrongful death lawsuit is related specifically to the types of compensation to the decedent’s estate or beneficiaries. The ...

Apr 29

Two-Year-Old Killed in Car Accident on Far South Side

A two-year-old girl was killed in a car accident in the Far South Side neighborhood of Roseland when she was ejected from a vehicle that ...