Personal Injury Blog

If you have suffered injuries as a result of taking a prescription drug, you may be entitled to file a dangerous drug claim against the manufacturer, marketer, or sometimes multiple parties. These can be complex cases that typically require the assistance of an experienced Chicago product liability attorney. Risperdal is a prescription medication used to […]

Motorcycle safety can help you avoid the sometimes serious and deadly consequences that can result because of a motorcycle accident. Motorcyclists are oftentimes inexperienced and unaware of the potential dangers that are out there, not only with drivers of other vehicles but objects and driving conditions.There are some motorcycle safety steps that can be taken […]

The economic stimulus package included a great deal of money for road construction projects, and as that money gets allocated and contracts awarded, we can expect to see a greater than usual number of road construction projects next riding season.  Many road construction projects have strict completion deadlines and financial penalties or incentives for timely […]

Reglan, a metoclopramide drug prescribed to help treat medical issues such as diabetic gastroparesis and gastroesophageal reflux disease, has been found to lead to serious complications. These include tardive dyskinesia and other symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease.In fact, the complications of taking Reglan are so serious that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a […]

One question that we receive frequently from potential clients is, “Why is my worker’s comp settlement so much less than someone else who had the same injury?”There are a few good reasons for this: 1.  The two main factors for determining the amount of a lump sum settlement are the nature of the injury and […]

The person in charge of filing an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit is known as the “administrator of the estate” for the deceased. The administrator is the person who handles the filing and decisions related to the Illinois wrongful death lawsuit. If you find yourself acting in this capacity for your loved one, you have many […]

Medical malpractice lawsuits may be filed if there has been medical neglect due to a misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose. In these instances it is important to determine who was ultimately responsible for the injuries you have suffered.The most obvious responsible party in a failure to diagnosis claim is your doctor. This includes not […]

Motorcyclists face many unique risks when sharing the road with other vehicles. That is why it’s so important for riders to be aware of the different types of motorcycle crashes that can occur. One of the main risks motorcyclists face is not being seen by the driver of another vehicle. Motorcycles are smaller than most other […]

Medicine-even the aspects involving medical testing-is not an exact science. Human error and oversight can lead to laboratory mistakes that result in inaccuracies in medical testing. When you undergo any form of medical testing, you should not have to worry about the competency of the medical professionals in charge. Instead, you expect them to possess […]

With the high rate of failure found in the recalled DePuy ASR Hip Replacements, you may have suffered serious side effects. If you have experienced serious injury, including the need for additional surgery, a defective product lawyer in Chicago can explain your options for filing an Illinois defective product claim.Side effects of DePuy ASR Hip […]