Personal Injury Blog

Before you get back on your motorcycle and head out on Illinois’ roads this spring, especially after a long winter without use, you need to ensure your motorcycle is in proper working order.The best way to go about doing this is to create a motorcycle safety checklist.(The following motorcycle safety checklist is a modification of […]

A motorcyclist is vulnerable to drivers in other vehicles on the road, which is the leading cause of motorcycle crashes. Injuries from a motorcycle accident can be life altering and debilitating. The lack of protection a motorcyclist has puts them at great risk for serious injuries or even death as the result of a serious […]

Motorcycle defects can pose serious risks to motorcyclists and other motorists. If a defective part or design flaw causes a motorcycle accident, then the manufacturer may be held completely liable.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will investigate all cases of defective motorcycle parts and malfunctions and then order a recall if necessary. Visit our […]

Surgical errors can lead to a serious injury or illness. While surgical errors can occur with any type of surgery, there are some procedures that are especially likely to involve instances of medical malpractice.  Listed below are the most common surgeries that can result in medical malpractice:  Gastric bypass; Bariatric; Laparoscopic procedures; Plastic/cosmetic surgery; Angioplasty; Appendectomy; […]

If you have been the victim of a failure to diagnose a serious medical condition, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim. If a doctor fails to diagnose your medical issue, you are not only facing further physical damages but financial as well. A medical malpractice claim can help you recover these […]

Injuries from a defective or dangerous toy may result in a product liability claim. The toy’s manufacturer, distributor, designer or retailer could be liable for your child’s injuries.If your child has been seriously injured by a defective or dangerous toy, an experienced Chicago defective product lawyer could evaluate your case and determine whether negligence played […]

Every year in the United States, it is estimated that more than 1 million patients suffer from medication errors. This type of error can have devastating consequences, leaving a patient seriously injured or ill. In some cases, a medication error can even lead to death.The most common reasons for medication errors include:  administering the wrong […]

How many times have you sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic only to find that the slow-down was caused by drivers on your side of the road slowing to gawk at an accident that happened on the OTHER side of the highway? Not only is this a frustrating occurrence, but it also often leads to more accidents […]

If you have been involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, you will soon realize that these large-scale trucks bring large-scale complications, including serious injuries and complicated insurance negotiations and injury claims. Truck Accidents: A High-Stakes CollisionBeing involved in an accident with a commercial truck isn’t the same thing as being involved in an […]

In an effort to lose a significant amount of weight, individuals may seek various weight loss options. Surgical procedures such as gastric bypass surgery carry its own set of risks and complications; however other types of weight loss procedures, such as liposuction, also has its own set of risks and complications. Some of the complications that […]