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Distracted Driving Statistics in Chicago

Posted on December 10, 2021

In this day and age, distracted driving is everywhere, putting you and your loved ones at greater risk of injury. If you are the victim of distracted driving, it’s important to contact a Chicago personal injury attorney to secure legal counsel. Distracted driving can be hard to prove...

Teen Drivers: How to Keep Them Safe on the Road This Winter

Posted on November 23, 2021

Chicago winters can be absolutely brutal. For many parents, our first thought when winter hits the Windy City and one of our kids needs to get to class or go to work is usually: “Do you really have to go out in this?” While we know the answer is usually yes, we...

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Can I Be Held Liable for Texting and Walking if I am Hit By a Car?

Posted on November 9, 2021

Downtown Chicago is known for being one of the most walkable cities in the country, with several nationally recognized museums, beautiful architecture, some of the best food in the world, and even famous shopping avenues. The downside to this, however, is that pedestrian accidents and fatalities in particular are on the rise.

What Is Malicious Prosecution?

Posted on October 27, 2021

Getting wrongfully accused of and prosecuted for a crime can cost you your reputation, your career, and thousands of dollars in legal fees to defend yourself. If the police and prosecutors misuse their authority intentionally, they might get sued for malicious prosecution. It is an uphill battle to prove...

State v. Steele: What Is a Law Enforcement Show of Authority?

Posted on October 20, 2021

The case of State v. Steele centered on the Fourth Amendment implications involved in the determination of whether a driver is “seized” when an officer in a marked police cruiser tails the driver’s car at 3 a.m., follows the car into an empty parking lot and hails the driver down by using...

What Is Due Process? Understanding the 14th Amendment

Posted on October 13, 2021

We have specific civil rights guaranteed to us by the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Understanding those civil rights can mean the difference between freedom and prison. It can mean the difference between keeping your property and having it seized by the government. An essential element...

What Types of Damages Are Available in a Chicago Medical Negligence Case?

Posted on October 6, 2021

If you or a loved one suffered harm because of substandard healthcare services, you might wonder what types of damages are available in a Chicago medical malpractice case. The damages you can pursue in a medical malpractice case will depend on the unique facts of your situation. Illinois allows compensatory damages and,...

Freed after 47 Years: The Wrongful Conviction of Cleve Heidelberg

Posted on September 10, 2021

Imagine if you were wrongly convicted for murdering a police officer and sentenced to life in prison, continuously maintained your innocence, and eventually had a judge order a new trial after serving 47 years in prison. It sounds like the premise of a Hollywood movie. Unfortunately, this case was...

When Is Unnecessary Surgery A Form Of Medical Malpractice?

Posted on August 25, 2021

There is growing evidence that doctors are pushing their patients into getting surgeries that they may not need, rather than considering alternative – and safer – forms of treatment. Every surgery, including a relatively minor one, carries a number of risks for the patient. And if an unnecessary surgery turns out to...

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Common Insurance Tactics Used Against Personal Injury Victims

Posted on August 18, 2021

If you've been in an automobile accident or other personal injury, chances are you will be dealing primarily with the at-fault party's insurance company rather than the individual. It's imperative that you retain skilled legal counsel when dealing with the insurer, especially since there are a number of tactics these...

What Are Wandering And Elopement In Nursing Home Neglect Cases?

Posted on August 11, 2021

Nursing homes are trusted to keep an eye on their residents, especially those with serious health conditions or cognitive problems. But when a facility fails to supervise its residents, they can end up lost and deprived of the critical care they need. In some cases, residents leave the facility grounds altogether...

What To Know About Nursing Home Financial Abuse

Posted on August 4, 2021

Nursing home abuse is often thought of in terms of physical or emotional harm inflicted upon the elderly. Unfortunately, another form of such abuse is financial. Nursing home residents are often seen as targets by dishonest caregivers wishing to exploit them for their own gain. But the problem of financial nursing...