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 …
We Should All Be Concerned About Net Neutrality
Written by Steven A. Sigmond and Juliette Sigmond Today is Net Neutrality Day. You have no doubt already seen reminders of the debate cropping up in hashtags and banners throughout your daily online activities, so you likely already know that …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This Isn’t About Reform. It’s About Insurance Companies Wanting More Profits, As Usual.
A recent item in the news tells that a committee has been appointed to study reforms to the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. This so-called “Business Community” has suggested certain “reforms.” The first thing that you need to know is that …
Job Status Of Injured Workers Is More Secure After Recent Supreme Court Case
Can they fire me for this? That is a question I get asked fairly often when interviewing new clients who are considering filing a workers’ compensation case. In times like these, people have every right to be concerned. It’s illegal …
Prejudgment Interest: The Answer To “Why Is This Taking So Long?”
“Why is this taking so long?” That is a question that a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer hears quite often. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis. That is, the lawyer does not get paid unless and until the …