Car Accidents and Neurological Issues
Most injuries suffered in a car accident are immediately apparent. For example, a broken bone or a severe neck or spine injury causes substantial pain and limitation of movement. An open bleeding wound or a substantial joint derangement are other types of injuries that are immediately known to the victim. Neurological injuries may also be […]
Continue readingWhat are Punitive Damages and Why do We Need Them?
Punitive damages are needed in our society to punish and discourage dangerous conduct that endangers us. Extremely hazardous and outrageously reckless behavior can lead to severe injury and death. Illinois (and US) civil law provides a means to prevent others from acting in a way that puts people at unnecessary risk of harm. The Illinois […]
Continue readingAttorney General Releases Annual List of Recalled Toys Just in Time
It is that time of year again. People are looking online, in stores, and at the mall for the perfect holiday gift for their loved ones. Many of those presents will likely include toys and children’s items, and it is crucial to make sure those toys are safe. To help consumers do just that, the […]
Continue readingBillion Dollar Verdict Against Hip Replacement Device Manufacturers
On December 2, 2016, a federal jury in Texas rendered a verdict against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy), to pay more than $1 billion to be divided among six plaintiffs. The plaintiffs alleged that DePuy was negligent and also engaged in intentional misconduct in manufacturing and selling its hip replacement […]
Continue readingWhat is the Cost of a Motorcycle Accident?
In the U.S. in 2013, the most recent year for which there are statistics, 4,688 motorcyclists were killed and nearly 90,000 injured. In Illinois, there were 136 fatal motorcycle accidents. The most common cause of fatal accidents involving a motorcycle and another vehicle is a vehicle turning left and not noticing a motorcycle. The vehicle […]
Continue readingRising Insurance Rates and Distracted Driving
Gas prices are down. The economy is growing. These factors and others encourage more people to take to the roads for cross-country or cross-town trips. The increased number of vehicles on the roadways leads to increased accidents. The more accidents there are, the greater the increases in vehicle insurance premiums. What has happened? For many […]
Continue readingTraumatic Birth Injuries
There are no words that can adequately describe the grief experienced by parents who discover their newborn baby was injured during the birthing process. They eagerly anticipated the birth of their new baby, normal at all stages of development with no expectations of anything other than giving birth to a normal child. Then, something goes […]
Continue readingBoating and drunk drivers on Illinois lakes and rivers
The lives of two men were lost on a recent early morning Lake Michigan boat crash when their 42-foot craft rammed high speed into a break wall. Two experienced boaters, both in their 60s, were killed. A third man suffered non-life threatening injuries. Early news reports indicated that alcohol was a prime factor contributing to the fatal […]
Continue readingIllinois Appellate Court Scolds Insurance Company for “Stonewalling” on Payments
The Illinois Appellate Court delivered a harsh rebuke to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for delaying payments and failing to pay claims in two recent related decisions. Marque Medicos Archer, LLC v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., 2018 IL App (1st) 163350 (June 26, 2018) and Marque Medicos Archer, LLC v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., 2018 IL […]
Continue readingBar Found Liable to Patrons for Severe Injuries Due to Assault in Parking Lot
Bars have an obligation to provide security to its patrons – even if an attack occurs outside the bar. The Illinois Appellate Court recently confirmed this rule of law in a June 2018 case where Maxum Sports Bar & Grill, in Willowbrook, Illinois, was held responsible for serious injuries sustained by patrons during an attack […]
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