Semi-truck drivers have federal and state regulations and laws to follow and it takes knowledgeable attorneys to help you sort through the red-tape involved in these cases. Additionally, often the driver of a semi-truck works for some other party, so the liability may...
Car Accidents
Lawsuit filed after fatal Chicago-area truck accident
There are many motorcyclists in the Chicago area. Although the weather is starting to turn colder and the number of bike riding days remaining in the year is quickly dwindling, there is still some time to enjoy the sense of freedom motorcycling can provide. Despite...
What are hours of service as related to truck accidents?
If you get anxious when driving near semi-trucks, then you are in good company. Many Illinois motorists find themselves speeding up to pass big rigs and slowing down to avoid being boxed in by them. These defensive driving techniques have their advantages, but even...
Our lawyers make and respond to objection in car accident cases
A quick glance at negligence law may give a car accident victim the impression that a personal injury lawsuit is pretty straight-forward. In many ways it is. However, the intricacies of the legal system and legal rules can complicate matters tremendously. Car accident...
What is hearsay, and can it be used in court?
Illinois law says that if you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you can hold that person liable through a personal injury lawsuit. But how do you prove that the defendant was responsible? You have to provide evidence, according to state or federal...
Drugged driving, medical marijuana and car accidents
We all know that drunk driving is a huge problem across our country. Yet, drugged driving is becoming prevalent, too. Motorists who are under the influence of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana and other narcotics can be dangerous when behind the wheel. These...
Chicago-area hospital faces wrongful death lawsuit
Going to the doctor can be an anxiety filled experience for just about anyone. A patient may be experiencing symptoms, but not know the cause. When this happens, imaginations can run wild and individuals can think that they have one of the worst medical conditions....
Inadequate staffing can lead to nursing home neglect
Utilizing the services provided by a nursing home seem straightforward. An elderly loved one is registered to reside there, and he or she is given the nutrition, supervision and medical care needed to keep him or her healthy and safe. Yet, behind the scenes, there are...
Attorneys understand how to address evidentiary issues
Drunk drivers abound in the Chicago area, whether we like to think about it or not. At any given moment, day or night, a drunk driver can take an individual by surprise and cause a drunk driving accident leading to serious injuries. If you have been hurt in this type...
Chain of custody in a drunk driving personal injury lawsuit
Sometimes the worlds of criminal and civil law coincide. One area where this may occur is when a victim has filed a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois against a drunk driver. The defendant may have faced criminal charges for the incident, but the...