Personal Injury Blog

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall on jogging strollers because of a strangulation hazard.   About 12,000 Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers, manufactured by Valco Baby of Brooklyn, N. Y., have been recalled because of the potential risk for neck strangulation. Consumers are advised to stop using the strollers unless […]

If your child has been seriously injured in Chicago because of a dangerous or defective product, you may be eligible to file a Chicago product liability claim against the manufacturer and any other parties that may have played a role in designing or distributing the product.As a rule of thumb, you’ll want to pay attention […]

It may be obvious to you that the injuries you sustained in your car accident will prevent you from working, but insurance companies will look for any way to deny your wage loss claim. Many insurance companies will require a written statement from your doctor proving that you are medically unfit for work. This has […]

Because Illinois is a modified comparative fault state it allows for the plaintiff to be found to be up to 51% at fault for the accident before they cannot recover damages from the other party. You shouldn’t figure that because you weren’t completely without blame in causing your Illinois car accident that you have no […]

The majority of sidewalks in the U.S. are owned by the government, usually at the town or city level. Because the city is the property owner, they are responsible for maintenance to keep the walkways in safe condition. Most cities conduct annual inspections of these areas and should catch any cracks or raised areas that […]

In order to determine if you have a valid Illinois medical malpractice claim the following questions should be considered:  Was the action or decision made by the medical professional consistent with the required standard of care? Does the extent of my damages warrant an Illinois medical malpractice claim? Is there a direct relationship between the […]

From the second your accident occurs all the way through your personal injury claim settlement, you are tasked with the need to prove your degree of fault. This percentage, determined by a judge or jury, is especially important in Illinois as it determines how much of the maximum settlement you receive – if any.Some things […]

Proving liability in an outdoor slip and fall accident is a tricky, but vital, component of a personal injury claim involving premises liability. By securing the services of a Chicago injury lawyer who has experience working in slip and fall accidents, you greatly increase the odds that you’ll be able to accomplish this often challenging […]

When a medical professional or facility faces charges of medical negligence in Illinois they have a legal team dedicated to their defense. As a victim, you have the right to the same legal representation as they do, and a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer should be your first choice.There are many lawyers in the Chicago area […]

You’ve just been involved in a car accident where you were rear-ended by another driver while stopped at a red light. While all signs point to the other driver having the biggest degree of fault, there are many personal injury claims wherein a third party can become involved.The other driver may claim that their accelerator […]