Your baby is born and it is the most rewarding experience for your family and one that you’ve been anticipating for a long time. But, what if, what should be one of the brightest and happiest moments in your life, has turned to one of the darkest moments. Such is the case for a mother […]
The idea of spending a few days in bed may seem like heaven on earth to some, but the reality is there are many patients who are bedridden or confined to a wheelchair for extended periods. It can be very difficult for many patients to adjust to and often very painful. Those patients rely on […]
If you have a work-related injury in Illinois, you may consider seeking out legal help. First thing, you should consider what kind of attorney would best fit your criteria and interview them. This first meeting is an initial consultation and is your chance to really dig in and ask some important questions, make observations and […]
The director of public affairs for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Kate Ellis, said in a statement “The safety and security of our patients and team members is our top priority.” However, after a Cook County jury awarded more than $10 million to former AIMMC employees this week for two (2) separate incidents in a […]
Workers’ Compensation claims can difficult, exhausting and just plain complicated. If you’ve found yourself suffering from a work injury, here is a list of our favorite 33 tid-bits that you might find helpful. 1. With the exception of Federal workers, Chicago cops/firemen, some farm workers, and truly independent contractors, all employees, including employees through a […]
Even if you’ve never been in a car accident, you’re probably familiar with police reports. But, do you really know what these reports are and what they entail? Basically, a responding officer to a scene of a car accident generates these police reports. It is a summary of information regarding motor vehicle collisions, including your […]
Have you been injured at work in Illinois and been waiting for a settlement offer? I have potentially good news for you. There is no better time of year than right now to get an offer. While there’s no law that requires an insurance company to make an offer when you are hurt in Illinois […]
Lawyers can be known for many things, and many times these things aren’t always good. There are the attorneys that have a know-it-all, arrogant vibe. Or the attorneys that come off as unethical, money hungry sharks. Others just seem to slimy or dishonest. For Personal Injury Lawyers, the worst kind of a reputation to have […]
Part of my job allows me to educate people in all areas of the Illinois law. Medical malpractice seems to be the trickiest to grasp, so here is a list of 39 great tidbits, in no particular order, on the law specifically for Illinois Medical Malpractice. Of course, every case is different and this is […]
Many preexisting injuries, such as arthritis and degenerative disc disease, often get aggravated by a work injury. A workers’ right to file for worker’s compensation in Illinois for these preexisting injuries is often misunderstood. You do have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits if an injury causes, aggravates or accelerates your arthritis or […]
Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Don’t worry!!! Help is on the way! But before you get ready to look into a slip and fall legal action, or a lawsuit against the establishment where you fell, one part of the fall is very important. Why did you fall? Take this situation into consideration. […]
Although they are very hard cases, we have had tremendous success over the last 17 years with Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits. To win these cases you must show that the doctor was negligent. As it costs a ton of money to pursue these cases (on average it’s around $100,000.00 to go to trial in expenses) […]
We are experienced Chicago based injury attorneys for cases throughout Illinois. If you would like a free consultation, please call us at (312) 346-5320. As an expecting parent, you have so much hope for your unborn son or daughter. It’s a terrible shock when they are injured at birth. If it’s possibly due to negligence […]
Rehabilitation centers can be integral to the treatment and rehabilitation of a patient suffering from functional limitations or loss resulting from a stroke, injury, disability, disease or recent surgery. While rehabilitation centers may help you to improve your body’s functions, a recent government study found they sometimes can go wrong and even make things worse. […]
We are experienced Illinois lawyers who will help you find the best attorney for your case. If you would like a free consultation, call us at 312-346-5320 or fill out our contact form. We are based in Chicago, but cover all of Illinois. For more information on strokes in surgery, please read on. Anytime you […]
We are experienced Chicago attorneys who will talk to you for free and help you find the right Illinois malpractice law firm. If you would like our help, fill out our contact form or call us at 312-346-5320 for a no cost, confidential consultation. Have a lawyer help you find the best lawyer for you. […]
I received a call from a very nice senior citizen. She was in a car accident in Chicago where the other side was clearly at fault and she sustained numerous injuries. It seemed like good news to her that the person who hit her was insured by State Farm. They are a reputable insurance company […]
The Warning on Statute of Limitations for Birth Injuries: Is it 8 years or is it 2 years? Childbirth is a very exciting time for a mother and her family. It can also be a very scary time if there are any signs of potential birth complications such as breech birth, preterm labor, preeclampsia, brain […]
We were recently involved in a case where an older man died after his doctor failed to diagnose a pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. The doctor who committed the error had an insurance policy for $1 million, but the negligence happened at a hospital so they were sued too. After some wrangling, the defense […]
Most of the attorneys I know are great, but truth be told, some are just awful. The worst ones usually are the attorneys who put their own bottom line above a potential client and try to take on a case in an area of law they either just dabble in or know nothing about. They […]