Injury Cases

Building codes may feel like the bane of a contractor’s and business owner’s existence, but they are integral to public health, safety and environmental protection. Basically, they are designed to keep buildings and other structures safe for everyone. If these building codes are ignored or violated, people can get hurt. Building owners and managers are […]

Medicine in general is complex which makes medical malpractice lawsuits in Illinois complex as well. If you are at a stop light and get rear-ended, it’s common sense that you have a case.  But if a doctor fails to diagnose an aortic aneurysm or doesn’t find cancer in time, it’s not as clear cut that […]

We are Chicago injury attorneys who help people with accidents anywhere in Illinois.  If you would like our help or just have questions, fill out our contact form or call us at 800-517-1614. One of the most type of accidents causing injuries in the United States is from slips, trips or falls. In fact, according […]

A blood clot in an artery, also known as arterial thrombosis, is a serious, growing public health issue that everyone needs to be aware of. Blood clots are preventable, yet are one of the most commonly misdiagnosed affecting an estimated 900,000 Americans and ultimately resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths each year. An Illinois man was […]

Why are there so many lawsuits against Illinois nursing homes? This is a common question asked by our clients. There is no simple answer to this, but a primary factor is due to the high number of for-profit facilities putting a profit ahead of patient care. The nursing home industry is a big business. According […]

All across the nation, dock-less electric scooters are available for rent in dozens of U.S. cities. This new form of transportation is not only fun, they’re cheap, convenient, earth friendly and help saves time. Yet, with all the benefits of these electric scooters there are just as many risks to them.  And now they are […]

We are Chicago attorneys who help people with legal matters throughout Illinois. If you would like our help please call us at 800-517-1614 or fill out our contact form and we will call you. All communication is free and confidential. Workers’ Compensation laws vary by state.  Some heavily favor the insurance company and employers, others […]

We are Chicago attorneys who help people find the best law firm for their Illinois medical malpractice lawsuit. We will speak with you for free, discuss your situation and then recommend an independent firm that we feel has the best track record to succeed for you based on your unique facts.  We cover all of […]

There are a lot of standard questions that go through an attorney’s head any time a potential client contacts them.  First and foremost usually is how long do I have to file a lawsuit. With the disclaimer that I don’t want you take any of this as legal advice, and that if you have any […]

We are Chicago attorneys who, for free, will help you find the best lawyer for your case.  Call us at 312-346-5320 or fill out our contact form and we will call you. I was downtown in Chicago recently after meeting a friend for dinner.  We joked as we waited for an Uber that ten years […]

I got a call the other day from someone asking who I think is the best workers’ compensation lawyer in Rockford?  I’ve gotten a variation of this question many times over the year. The honest answer, and don’t you want to talk to a lawyer who is honest, is that there is no such thing […]

I was contacted by a guy who was injured in a car accident in the fall of 2018.  He ended up needing a couple of months of physical therapy and had a lot of medical bills. He hired the Chicago auto accident law firm I recommended and the attorney started working on the case. It […]

While most Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits arise from something that brought a family grief, if a lawsuit is filed, at some point you will want to know to know what your case is worth. The honest answer is that these are really hard cases to win and a case can be worth more in the […]

Many Illinois employers are looking to “game the system” or find what they think are creative ways to avoid taxes.  Sometimes they do this by paying cash under the table.  Other times they do it by calling an employee an independent contractor. While their main goal is usually to avoid payroll taxes, if you get […]

Recently I was contacted  by  a nice guy who had been in a car accident in Chicago.  He had found what seemed like a great car accident law firm to represent him, but had questions about their fees. He first asked me what a standard fee is for a personal injury lawyer. I answered honestly […]

We are experienced Chicago attorneys who offer free legal guidance and lawyer referrals to the best law firms in Illinois.  We have helped more than 300,000 people in 20+ years.  If you have questions or would like a referral, call to speak to one of our lawyers at 312-346-5320. Pretty much everyone has either had […]

A couple of weeks back I got a call from someone who had been injured in a car accident. They wanted me to give them a list of the best five car accident attorneys in Chicago.  When I told them that didn’t exist they didn’t give me a chance to explain why and hung up. […]

There are no words that can describe the pain and suffering for a family after the loss of a loved one. If that loss was due to a wrongful death, it can be especially painful to think and imagine the horrors your loved one faced. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit won’t fix the damage that’s […]

We are Chicago based lawyers who cover all of Illinois and have experience with serious injury cases. Fill out our contact form or call us at 312-346-5320 if you’d like to discuss a case for free and in confidence. Many Americans are highly concerned with access to affordable and quality health care. And rightfully so […]