Category: Personal Injury

Being incarcerated doesn’t mean that a person loses all of their rights, especially when it comes to their safety and health. When someone does suffer an injury in jail, they may wonder whether they can pursue legal action. Jails have a duty to provide reasonably safe conditions, and if negligence or misconduct causes harm, most […]

Slipping and falling on a sidewalk can result in serious injuries, especially in a busy city like Chicago.   Uneven pavement, ice, debris, or poorly maintained sidewalks can create hazards for pedestrians. If you suffer an injury from a fall, you might wonder whether you can sue for damages. The answer will likely depend on […]

An explosion happened around 3 p.m. in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville this afternoon, Tuesday, Nov. 12. The incident, which resulted in a partial collapse of a building, occurred at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility, located near the intersection of Payne and Pope Streets. Details About Those Affected by the Incident Initially, at least two […]

What is Wrongful Death? Wrongful death occurs when an individual or organization knowingly or negligently causes a person’s death. Surviving family members pursue a wrongful death lawsuit in court to seek compensation for their losses and damages that result from the deceased person’s death. For example, a family that has lost a primary wage-earner to […]

One of the first motor skills a child learns is bouncing up and down on their feet. You can trace a natural progression from bouncing in a crib to bounding on a trampoline. It is no wonder that trampolines are so popular both in backyards and as larger trampoline parks. Unfortunately, all of that bouncing […]

In this article, we’ll look at what happens if a dog bites someone on your property in Missouri. Key Takeaways: Missouri law makes dog owners responsible for the damages caused if their dog bites someone. There are a few situations in which an owner may not be liable—most notably if the victim was trespassing or […]

Sexual violence is a silent epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “one in 4 women and about 1 in 26 men have experienced completed or attempted rape.” While exact figures vary due to gaps in reporting and different approaches to data collection, one thing is clear—survivors of sexual violence deserve […]

Some individuals who never use their health insurance or have auto accidents, for example, may think that having such coverage is a waste. Others who incur big medical bills or have costly crashes may view insurance companies as altruistic or generous, considering how small of a monthly premium they pay compared to the costs of […]

If you take the diabetes or weight loss drugs Mounjaro or Ozempic, then you might be aware of recent news stories in which thousands of patients prescribed the injectables are suing the medications’ manufacturers. They allege the pharmaceutical companies that produce these drugs failed to warn them about the potential for causing or worsening stomach […]

You may have heard the term “Article 16” used in discussion of a civil legal case. This specifically refers to Article 16 of the New York Civil Practice Law & Rules. A personal injury case—when one party pursues legal action after being harmed by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party—may be impacted by the […]

You’ve been injured, and now you need help paying your medical bills, making up for your lost wages, and addressing your pain and suffering. So who pays for these damages? The financial liability for your related damages usually falls on the at-fault party and (in most cases) their insurance provider. The insurance company won’t just […]

Most of us have heard the terms “attorney” and “lawyer” used interchangeably as if they mean the same thing. And, while there used to be a marked difference between the two words, that’s not actually the case here in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois anymore. Below, we’ll highlight the historical difference between the use […]

From motor vehicle accidents to slips and falls and other dangerous property scenarios, and defective product situations, these are only a few examples of personal injury incidents that can seriously hurt someone. While it may be intuitive to seek medical attention if you suspect you’ve suffered harm after one of these accidents, would you also […]

When you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence, you need a competent, caring, and experienced legal advocate to guide you through the process of recovering compensation. A personal injury attorney from a reputable law firm can help secure the best possible outcome for your claim. Not every attorney is the right fit for your claim, […]

Individuals often focus on whether an injury incident leaves a victim with physical injuries when sometimes the ones that leave the most lasting impression are the mental or behavioral health ones, as is the case with emotional distress. If you’re dealing with mental anguish, others may not know because such diagnoses often come with invisible […]