The Lewis Law Firm Personal Injury Blog

Getting into a car crash is always stressful, regardless of how severe it is. Even a minor fender bender can ruin your day between dealing with the other driver, going to a mechanic, and dealing with insurance companies. If you're not even the one at fault, the stress...

If you've been in a car crash, it's important to know whether or not you live in a no-fault state because it greatly affects how claims are handled. In no-fault states, it's harder to sue the other driver unless your injuries are considered serious or reach a certain...

Every year, thousands of Illinois drivers are involved in crashes with large commercial trucks.  In 2024 alone, there were more than 7,100 such crashes statewide, which caused thousands of injuries and nearly 150 deaths. Because of their massive size and weight,...

If you’ve just finished a deposition in your personal injury case, you’re probably wondering: Now what? The deposition itself is indeed a major milestone, but it’s not the end of the road. In fact, it’s often the point where your case begins to shift gears. So what...

Marginal cord insertion (MCI) is when the umbilical cord is improperly attached to the placenta during pregnancy, which has the potential to slow the flow of nutrients from mother to developing baby. This, in turn, can lead to a number of issues, including...

Ever since AI large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT burst onto the scene, a myriad of industries have taken advantage of them in the name of "efficiency." But without adequate oversight, it quickly turns into flagrant corner-cutting. In industries where the stakes...

Texting has become the main mode of communication for a lot of people, with some surveys suggesting that over one-third of respondents prefer texting over phone calls and emails, while Pew Research shows that young adults are the most avid texters by a wide...

If you're ever injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to more than just compensatory damages (money that covers unexpected expenses, such as medical bills), you may be able to collect punitive damages as well. In the State of Illinois, the law...

How many times have you seen an oblivious driver, only to pass them and see them staring down at their phone? My guess is too many times. Glancing down at a text might feel quick and harmless, but it only takes a split second for tragedy to strike. In fact, distracted...

Pressure ulcers, sometimes known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores, affect over 2.5 million Americans each year. Sadly, this condition is one of the key indicators of neglect in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. If this is the case, victims and...