The Lewis Law Firm Personal Injury Blog

Did you know that according to the most recent data available, Illinois saw nearly 300,000 car crashes in 2022 alone? Of those, around 20% of them led to an injury and 1% of them were fatal. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that...

Navigating social media while involved in a lawsuit requires careful consideration. While it may be tempting to remain active, remember that your privacy is incredibly important during this time. Even if you feel like nothing you post is related or relevant to the...

Did you know that around seven in 1,000 babies experience birth injuries in the United States each year? While some injuries do not seem life-threatening, such as minor bruising or tissue swelling, there may be long-term consequences down the road. These can be...

Birth injuries, though sometimes unavoidable, result from trauma during childbirth. The result is devastating for the injured baby and the family.  Medical staff are responsible for closely monitoring the health of both mother and child, and responding appropriately...

If you're considering filing a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois, it might be helpful to understand the differences between malpractice and negligence and how they are determined by law. These terms go hand-in-hand, so the notion of "versus" isn't quite accurate...

If you've recently been in a car accident, you may be wondering whether it's worth filing a personal injury lawsuit. In short, you’ll be wondering how much money you will get if you hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit. Well, not surprisingly, car crash settlements vary...

Gaslighting is an abuse tactic that can make you doubt your own knowledge, thoughts, memories, experiences, and feelings. It can make you feel like you're going crazy. If you're not familiar with gaslighting, it derives from the 1944 film Gaslight, in which a husband...

When was the last time a driver cut you off, or was tailing you a little too closely? We've all been there and it's frustrating, no doubt. But stooping to their level with aggressive behavior like brake checking doesn’t solve anything. It can escalate the situation,...

Generally speaking, lawsuits have to be filed using the plaintiff’s name. In certain circumstances, though, a court can allow a plaintiff to remain anonymous for protection.   In one of my recent cases, my client had anonymity flipped against her by a large...

Did you know that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States and that around 400,000 hospitalized patients experience preventable harm each year? We trust doctors and hospitals to keep us safe. We depend on them to detect anomalies and...