If you or your elderly loved one are in a nursing home, then you may struggle with the idea of full-time care being provided by a complete stranger. Fortunately, administrative rules and laws regulate how these health care professionals act in an attempt to ensure...
Car Accidents
Wrongful death lawsuit filed after fatal Chicago bike accident
Not too long ago, Chicago saw the implementation of a bike sharing program, allowing individuals to utilize community bikes to travel and recreate. Though this can be beneficial for many, the sad fact remains that motorists tend not to give bicyclists the right to...
Differential diagnosis should help prevent wrongful death
Many Illinois residents find going to the doctor to be a stressful experience. An individual might be concerned about what the doctor will find, what the treatment will entail, and whether surgery may be necessary. Fortunately, most doctors are well-trained...
Chicago-area attorneys standing up to truck companies
Although semi trucks play an important role in our society, they also pose significant risks. To keep truck drivers and other motorists safe, truckers and truck companies need to be active in training and maintenance. For example, last week we discussed tire...
Poor tire maintenance can cause an 18-wheeler accident
As this blog has discussed on numerous occasions, semi trucks can pose a serious risk to other motorists, particularly when they are driven or maintained negligently. Those who are injured in a truck accident may be able to recover compensation, but in order to do so,...
How common is drunk driving in Illinois?
It would be easy to think that drunk driving could be nearly eliminated given crackdowns by law enforcement and increased media coverage of the dangers of driving while intoxicated. Yet far too many drivers still drink and drive, putting Chicago motorists in the line...
Lawsuit claims nursing home neglect caused death
When Chicago-area residents place their elderly loved ones in a nursing home, they rightfully expect them to be adequately cared for. This means receiving proper nutrition, supervision, and medication management. Although nursing home professionals should be educated...
Truck accidents are far too common across the U.S.
Semi truck crashes happen far too often in the Chicago area. Victims of these accidents can be seriously injured, and many die as a result of injuries suffered. Those who are fortunate enough to survive, and the family members of those who are killed, often have a...
Konicek & Dillon fights for those affected by wrongful death
The ripple effects caused by the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can be long-lasting. Surviving family members can be left with emotional pain so deep it defies explanation. Though some say that time heals all wounds, this type of loss is extremely...
How much can be recovered from a wrongful death claim?
It's never easy to lose a loved one. The deep-seated pain can linger for a significant period of time, and surviving family members can find themselves wondering why this happened to them and their loved one. Though many of these families wish time could stop to give...