Establishing liability is just the first part of any personal injury lawsuit. Once liability is assessed against the defendant, the court must then determine the appropriate amount of damages. Personal injury damage awards are determined by taking into account a...
Now that spring has arrived in Chicago and the weather is warming up, more and more people are using their bicycles to commute to work, to exercise, to get around the city, or just to have fun. The Chicago personal injury lawyers at are...
Although some accidents are simply just that, an accident, a negligent driver could be a serious risk on the roadways. In Illinois, if a driver fails to uphold a certain standard of care, they could cause a serious or even fatal car accident. Whether a driver is...
Millions of people use public and private transportation methods each day to travel to their jobs, vacations and other commitments. Whether they are flying on a plane or boarding a train, many travelers understand the risks associated with letting other people be...
It is well understood by most Chicago residents that drinking and driving never mix. A recent accident in the West Town neighbor of the city shows how this deadly combination can result in horribly tragic events.A 33-year-old graphic artist was struck and killed by a...
Hollywood has glamorized police pursuits to make them appear exciting and full of adventure. In reality, high speed races through busy cities like Chicago are very dangerous and pose many risks to the pedestrians and other drivers who must do their best to avoid the...
Everyone hopes to be able to always take care of his or her family and Chicago residents are no different. Whether it is helping a sibling out with money trouble or guiding a young family member through a tough time, families here in Illinois and across the country...
When a person thinks of medical malpractice, he or she typically thinks of a patient in a hospital who does not receive the medical care that he or she needs - whether it is obstetrical negligence during a birth or surgical malpractice during a medical procedure or...
The dangers of drunk driving are well known and cannot be understated. In fact, drunk driving takes the lives of nearly 10,000 people each year and leaves another 170,000 people injured, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. In Illinois, 335 people...
Technology continues to move and change rapidly, opening doors and creating possibilities that, at one time, only existed in the imagination. While technological advances impact nearly every industry, they have a significant impact on the health care industry....