You hear it in commercials all the time: if you are injured, you may be entitled to compensation. If this is the case for you, then I sincerely hope you are able to get the compensation you deserve. The first …
Your Lawyer’s Top 5 Lawyer Movies
In honor of the holiday weekend, I’m providing one of my favorite kinds of legal advice: what are the best lawyer movies? 5. The Verdict Critics love this film and so do I. It’s amazing how many different types of …
6 Things Nobody Told You About the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case
Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants, better known as the “McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case” is perhaps the most infamous civil lawsuit in modern history. A case frequently ridiculed by insurance industry lobbyists and their cronies pushing for tort reform, it has had …
What You Should Know About the So-Called “Protecting Access to Care Act”
The Protecting Access to Care Act is a brazen misnomer; the only thing this bill, also known as H.R. 1215, would protect is wrongdoers’ immunity from the legal process. I have dealt in dozens of medical malpractice cases. I know …
Workers’ Comp: the Democratic Proposals to Help Business
If you live in Illinois, you are more than likely already aware of Governor Rauner’s continued to refusal to submit a state budget unless he gets his way on workers’ compensation “reform”, despite the fact that reforms were already enacted …
Distracted Driving: Why it’s Still an Issue
Illinois is one of 46 states in the U.S. that prohibits text messaging while driving, and one of 14 that prohibits the use of handheld cell phones for all drivers. evidence surrounding the issue of distracted driving and the necessity of …
HURT WHILE WORKING FROM HOME
As a general rule, under workers’ compensation an employee may receive benefits from the employer for accidental injuries or death which occurred during the course of employment. In a situation where the employee was injured on the premises of employment …
PRESIDENTS DAY: LET’S RESTORE RESPECT FOR THE OFFICE
On Presidents Day we celebrate two of our great heros, Washington and Lincoln, as well as all of the other men that have held the office. Also, we celebrate the office itself. The person holding the office is the leader …
WHISTLE-BLOWERS & THE MESS IN HAPPY VALLEY: A trial lawyer’s perspective
Recently, I have taken a case on behalf of a whistle-blower who found herself in a difficult circumstance similar to that of the legendary football coach. My client choose to call the police and soon found herself without a job. …
State Farm: Not Such A Good Neighbor After All
Seven years ago, Justice Karmeier was the swing vote in a decision to overturn a $1 million verdict against State Farm Insurance. At the time, he admitted that State Farm had contributed $350,000 to his campaign to be elected to …