We have helped people fight for denied life insurance benefit payouts since 2001. We work on a contingency basis which means there’s only a fee if we are successful. The cases we get involve with are where someone dies and the life insurance or accidental death policy benefit isn’t paid off. We see a lot […]
If there’s anything we’ve learned in the last year, it is that life isn’t fair. Some people, usually rich or connected ones, can get away with things that others can not. Different people get different results. We see that every day in Illinois law in various ways. Just about every day someone asks me a […]
If your child has cerebral palsy and you suspect something went wrong during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, you may need a cerebral palsy lawyer. This is not a decision you want to rush. Cerebral palsy cases are complex medical malpractice cases, often involving hospitals, doctors, nurses, and insurance companies with deep pockets and aggressive legal […]
We have written before about suing ChatGPT and OpenAI for wrongful death. Now word comes that they are facing their 8th wrongful death lawsuit over how the product can allegedly encourage harmful behavior. The most recent lawsuit involves a murder/suicide where a man killed his 83 year old mother before killing himself. The man was […]
I was contacted recently by someone who wanted to sue the gossip app, The Tea. Basically it is an app for women to alert other women to bad dating experiences they have had with men. It is theoretically a way to protect yourself from a creepy guy. It also is ripe for someone to defame […]
In 2022, police reported about 503,000 large truck crashes nationwide. Of those, roughly 5,279 (1%) resulted in fatalities, and around 114,000 (23%) caused injuries. If you’re dealing with the fallout of a semi-truck crash, let’s start with this: a semi-truck accident lawsuit is nothing like a regular car accident claim. The stakes are higher, the […]
Accident on the job are common. In fact, in 2023, there were 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported across the United States. If you’re hurt on the job, one of the first questions you probably ask is “Can I get workers’ compensation?” and “How much do you get for workers’ compensation” in Illinois? […]
A recent caller to our office told us that she has a tough situation and felt that any old attorney wouldn’t do. She told us: “I want a bulldog Chicago lawyer.” That’s something we hear a lot. Sometimes it’s a “pitbull,” but whatever it is, they mean they want a take no prisoners, aggressive attorney. […]
It is estimated that over 200,000 people die every year in the US in situations that could lead to wrongful death lawsuits. This happens from car accidents, medical malpractice, job injuries, intentional acts and more reasons. When your family loses someone because of another person’s carelessness or wrongful actions, life changes instantly. You’re grieving, overwhelmed, […]
Birth trauma refers to physical or psychological injuries that occur during labor or delivery — either to the baby (neonatal trauma) or the birthing person (maternal trauma). When your child suffers an injury at birth, everything changes in an instant. The medical bills, therapy costs, and emotional stress can be overwhelming. In those moments, you’re […]
According to the 2023 crash statistics from Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois recorded 299,133 motor vehicle crashes statewide. If you were severely hurt in a crash and you’re wondering how much your case might be worth, you’re not alone. Most people who contact us after a car accident in Illinois want the same answer: how […]
There are a lot of things the general public doesn’t typically know about attorneys. For example, just because someone is attorney doesn’t mean that they can guide you on all areas of law. In fact, we started our Illinois attorney referral service because too many people were going to lawyers who took on cases they […]
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2023, 3,435 railroad workers were injured while on duty. If you work for a railroad and were injured due to your job, your rights are a little different from most other workers. Instead of regular workers’ compensation, your claim may fall under a special federal law called […]