The Lewis Law Firm Personal Injury Blog

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...

Each year, around 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis while hospitalized, and at least 350,000 of them die as a result, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Furthermore, around one in three people who died in a hospital had sepsis during...

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...