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Consequences of Drugged Driving and Road Rage: Illinois Driver Faces a...
In a case that illustrates the often tragic consequences of reckless and impaired driving, a 32 year-old Illinois driver, who triggered a deadly road-rage crash while under the influence of cocaine...
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Warning For Illinois Parents: Children and Pit-Bulls Can Be a Fatal Mix
In a tragic dog-attack incident, a 21-month-old Monica Laminack was mauled to death by her family’s seven Pit-Bull pets in the backyard of her Ellabell, Georgia home. According to the County Sheriff’s...
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Illinois Highway Safety: The Great Hours-of-Service Debate
New Hours-of-Service regulations imposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are due to go into effect on July 1, 2013. As that deadline approaches, controversy surrounding the new...
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Tort Reform Proposals: Will Limiting the Rights of the Wronged Improve Health...
Over the past few years, the high cost of health care has been a hot topic, as families and employers struggle with skyrocketing health insurance premiums and state and federal governments wrestle...
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Injured Citizens Take on City Hall: Chicago Police Misconduct Settlements Soar
Chicago police are costing taxpayers a lot of money this year, costs are far beyond overtime hours and benefits. Taxpayers are spending millions on police misconduct settlements relating to...
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After A Car Accident, Recorded Statements Can Hurt
Traffic Collision (Photo credit: Chris Yarzab) For the average person, somebody whose experience with auto insurance companies is limited to paying them, it is easy to make the mistake of assuming that...
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Study Reveals Much Higher Rate Of Driver Fatigue Auto Accidents
_ --> St. Patrick’s Day Collision 3 of 4 (Photo credit: 7mary3) In a recent study, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute researchers discovered that the number of auto accidents caused by driver...
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$7.7M Verdict In Patient Restraint Wrongful Death Case
Handicapped (Photo credits: www.myparkingsign.com) Parents of a 33-year old disabled daughter that suffocated due to a hazardous restraint position were awarded $7.7 million in a San Luis Obispo...
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Teen Drivers and Illinois Car Accidents – Should Parents Be Liable?
Crashed Toyota Matrix (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Statistics clearly demonstrate that teen drivers have higher car accident rates than do other age groups. These car accidents don’t happen in a vacuum....
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Car Accidents And Internet Use While Driving
Person using cell phone while driving. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) As though recent car accident trends, like accidents caused by texting and driving, aren’t bad enough, there is another form of...
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Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Personal injury cases may have many variables and be difficult to prove and argue in court. It is especially important to hire a personal injury lawyer whether you are making a claim or preparing to...
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What To Expect During A Personal Injury Deposition
A personal injury deposition is the primary method an attorney uses to gather facts and information from an opposing party. Information discovered during a deposition, a simple but often lengthy...
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How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Illinois?
In the state of Illinois, a person who has suffered a personal injury generally has two years from the date of the incident to file a claim before the statute of limitations goes into effect. Some...
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Certain Asiana Plane Crash Injuries Linked to Seat Belts
Airplane travel whether for business or for pleasure sometimes results in passengers needing to hire a personal injury attorney. Certain actions either taken by airline companies or actions they...
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How A Spinal Cord Injury Can Affect Your Settlement
Spinal cord injuries that result from the negligence or actions of another party are among the most life-changing an individual can experience. It is important to seek legal representation from an...
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What is the Plaintiff’s Burden in a Premises Liability Case
Premises liability law is used to determine the obligations of a landowner to a visitor or trespasser on the land, whether that obligation was breached and, if so, what damages were incurred. There...
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What Should I Do After a Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents can happen at any time and in any place. Whether you’re on the job, at the store or are simply walking down the street, you never know when you may become the victim of this...
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Questions to Ask When Talking to a Personal Injury Attorney
The decision to hire a personal injury attorney is not one that should be taken lightly. All attorneys do not offer the same level of service in the field so it is important to take your time and plan...
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Types of Compensation You Can Receive When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
When you have experienced a personal injury, on top of your pain, you’re likely worrying about finances. Perhaps you will be out of work for a while; you may even have mounting medical bills or other...
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The Basics of Personal Injury Law in Illinois
Those who sustained an injury due to the fault of another may want to file a personal injury claim. The law in Illinois makes it possible for injured parties to seek compensation for medical expenses...
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