Personal Injury Blog

The Chicago Tribune ran an article in today’s magazine section with tips for victims of Chicago dog bite attacks.  It is a pretty good primer for what to do is you or a child is bitten by a dog.As an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer who has handled several dog bite cases, I would emphasize […]

Medication errors can lead to serious injuries. While patients would like to solely rely upon doctors and pharmacists in making sure they receive the right medication, individuals need to do their part to avoid medication errors.One of the more common medication errors that can occur is to receive the wrong dosage. This can especially be […]

If you have been seriously injured or suffered a wrongful death from an Illinois truck accident it may not just be a case between you and the truck driver. Lawsuits that indicate the negligence of additional parties in contributing to your accident are known as third-party liability lawsuits. The basic idea of a third-party liability […]

Lawsuits for Illinois truck accidents commonly include the trucking company that employs the involved driver. The company can be held just as liable for negligence as the driver, especially if they failed to reprimand the driver for negligence in on-duty time limits, inspection requirements, or safety measures. Truck companies can also be negligent in ordering […]

Effective January 1, 2010, text messaging and driving is now illegal in Illinois.   Drivers who are caught doing so can now receive a traffic ticket.  Reading a text message or e-mail is also illegal, as is talking on a hand held device in a school zone or road construction zone.The purpose of the new laws […]

You or a loved one may have just been involved in a serious accident with a commercial truck, resulting in severe injury, property damages, and perhaps even wrongful death. No one should have to suffer this tragedy and the negligence of the truck driver or associated companies may be to blame for your losses.To obtain […]

As soon as you are seriously injured in an accident, you should start considering your legal options and needs for a personal injury claim. Quick filing of your personal injury claim, especially with the help of a Chicago personal injury lawyer, will reap many benefits including:  faster resolution to a settlement details of the accident […]

If you have become seriously ill while taking a dietary supplement or pharmaceutical that is known to be a potentially dangerous drug, you may be eligible to file an Illinois product liability claim to seek compensation for your injuries. A Chicago personal injury lawyer can advise you of your legal rights and assist you with […]

A crane is one of the most dangerous machines on a city construction site. Cranes have been known to drop loads, hit people who walk within the swing radius and collapse altogether. In fact, hundreds of people are injured or killed in crane accidents every year. If you have been injured in a Chicago crane […]

As with any sort of injury, repetition is never a good thing. Repeated damage over an extended period of time can cause permanent damage and worsen symptoms. This is often the case with mild traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions. Many times, the victim won’t even realize they suffered a severe enough head injury to […]