Personal Injury Blog
Keeping Your Children Safe: What Happens in the Event of a School Bus Accident?
School buses remain one of the safest forms of transportation for children, but accidents still...
Do I Need an Umbrella Policy? A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Perspective
Did you know that in the United States, around two million people are injured each year in car...
What is Implied Consent in Healthcare?
Being injured due to negligent care you haven’t been able to consent to can be traumatizing. Read more to learn about implied consent and your rights.
Illinois Dog Bite Laws: What to Do If You’ve Been Bitten by a Dog
Dog bites are a serious social and legal issue affecting millions of Americans every year. If...
Can You Sue a Hospital or Doctor for Emotional Distress?
Say you're going to your doctor for a routine procedure, but the anesthesia doesn't take properly....
What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident in Illinois?
If you've recently been in a car accident, you may be wondering whether it's worth filing a...
How Does Car Insurance Work if You’re Not at Fault?
Getting into a car crash is always stressful, regardless of how severe it is. Even a minor fender...
What Does No-Fault State Mean and is Illinois One of Them?
If you've been in a car crash, it's important to know whether or not you live in a no-fault state...
Who’s Liable in a Truck Accident in Illinois: The Driver, the Company, or Both?
Every year, thousands of Illinois drivers are involved in crashes with large commercial...
What Happens After a Deposition in a Lawsuit
If you’ve just finished a deposition in your personal injury case, you’re probably wondering: Now...
Marginal Cord Insertion: When a Missed Diagnosis Becomes Medical Negligence
Marginal cord insertion (MCI) is when the umbilical cord is improperly attached to the placenta...
My Pledge as Your Attorney: AI Won’t Do My Job For Me
Ever since AI large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT burst onto the scene, a myriad of...
How to Authenticate Text Messages for Court in Illinois
Texting has become the main mode of communication for a lot of people, with some surveys...
Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages: What’s the Difference?
If you're ever injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to more than just...
‘No Touch’ Cell Phone Laws: Can You Hold Your Phone While Driving in Illinois?
How many times have you seen an oblivious driver, only to pass them and see them staring down at...