The Lewis Law Firm Personal Injury Blog

Medication dosage errors affect 7 million patients across the country each year and, according to the National Library of Medicine, "in the United States of America, more people die due to medication errors than traffic accidents, auto-immunodeficiency syndrome, or...

The Nursing Home Abuse Center estimates that there are around 1,800 falling deaths in nursing homes each year in the United States. In another recent report, the DHS found that in 2023, "Medicare-enrolled nursing home residents experienced 42,864 falls with major...

Rideshare usage from apps like Uber and Lyft, otherwise referred to as Transportation Network Providers (TNPs), is an increasingly common mode of transportation. In November 2024, 58,498 drivers carried out more than 7.5 million passenger trips for TNPs in Chicago....

When you're injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may face economic losses (e.g., medical bills and lost wages), and non-economic damages (e.g., pain and suffering). While calculating medical expenses is straightforward, determining...

We've all been there — you're on your way home from work when suddenly someone talking on their phone cuts you off. Most people let it go and continue about their day, even if they're irritated at the moment; but some let their anger get the better of them and they...

When you trust a surgeon with your life, you expect them to follow proper protocols and provide competent care. Unfortunately, surgical negligence happens, sometimes with devastating consequences. As a personal injury attorney who has extensive experience representing...

School buses remain one of the safest forms of transportation for children, but accidents still occur every year, and injuries do happen. When a crash involves a school bus, the situation becomes more complex because multiple parties may be involved, including the...

When you or a loved one enters a hospital, you trust that the medical professionals will provide competent, safe care. Unfortunately, they do not always meet their legal obligations, putting patients at serious risk. As a personal injury attorney, I've seen firsthand...

Did you know that in the United States, around two million people are injured each year in car accidents?  Further, the average car accident settlement in the United States is around $30,000, leaving a dangerous gap that could devastate your financial future if...