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Workers’Perhaps because of Chicago’s weather patterns, most residents only worry about slipping or falling when they are outdoors. The truth is slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere, even in an otherwise safe indoor environment. As you might already know, even a minor fall can lead to serious injuries, taking you away from your work and your … Continue reading What conditions can cause an indoor slip-and-fall accident?
Premises liability claims against the government
You already know that accidents can occur anytime and anywhere. You may also know that property owners can be held liable for any injuries you may suffer on their premises due to negligence. However, filing a premises liability claim for injuries suffered on federal or state property is a bit more complex. Up until 1946 … Continue reading Premises liability claims against the government
How do I settle my car accident claim?
Imagine you were in a serious car accident last year and you haven’t been able to work for the last 10 months. You’ve lost a lot of earnings, and you’re struggling to make ends meet. You don’t even know where the money to pay for your medical care is going to come from. Fortunately, your … Continue reading How do I settle my car accident claim?
Motor vehicle accidents caused by negligence
A motor vehicle accident can happen for any number of reasons, but negligence nearly always plays a role. It could be negligence on the part of the other driver, negligence on the part of the auto manufacturer or even negligence on the part of a city like Chicago. Since most of these accidents occur because … Continue reading Motor vehicle accidents caused by negligence
When your income is threatened by a work injury in Chicago
All of us who live and work in Chicago value our livelihoods. It is a vital part of the American dream to earn a fair wage while contributing to our city’s economic structure. When a workplace injury takes any one of us away from the workforce, the repercussions trickle down in ways we do not … Continue reading When your income is threatened by a work injury in Chicago
Injured slipping on an icy sidewalk? Liability rules clarified
A lot of people slip and fall on ice and snow each winter here in Chicago. Most of the time it’s no big deal, but sometimes people are injured pretty seriously. If this happens to you, you’re in for some major cost and trouble. In theory, the party responsible for clearing the ice and snow … Continue reading Injured slipping on an icy sidewalk? Liability rules clarified
3 things parents should know about semitruck accidents
Each time you get on the road to run errands with your children, you are taking a risk. Many people don’t think about the risks that are associated with driving simply because it’s such a commonplace activity. When you drive with your kids, you put their lives in other driver’s hands. You can’t control how … Continue reading 3 things parents should know about semitruck accidents
Keep your teen driver safe during Chicago winters
So, your teen is a new driver and wants your car this Friday night to go to a school basketball game. You live in a snowy climate, and your first concern is that your teen stays safe when driving in winter weather. Parents worry about their kids all the time but are more anxious when … Continue reading Keep your teen driver safe during Chicago winters
Texting A Driver Could Get You Sued
When your text to a driver leads to an accident, can you be held liable? If that legal theory is upheld, it opens up additional avenues for future personal injury litigation in Illinois. A case currently moving through the courts is testing this novel theory. In May 2013, Daniel E. Gallatin was killed in a … Continue reading Texting A Driver Could Get You Sued
Grandfather Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against 13-Year-Old Grandson
How did a Chicago area man react when he lost his wife in a tragic auto accident? He sued his 13-year-old grandson for the wrongful death of his wife (who was also the boy’s grandmother). Yes, you read that right – the man sued his own grandson. What Happened? What led to this lawsuit? Earlier … Continue reading Grandfather Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against 13-Year-Old Grandson
