If you have driven a car in the city of Chicago, chances are you know what it’s like to be tailgated. Unfortunately, this practice is not just annoying, but also very dangerous.
Everything You Should (and Shouldn’t) Ask at a Personal Injury Consultation
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bicycle Riders Have Rights
With the advent of the green movement, many people are advocating the virtues of bike riding, especially people in large cities. It’s low cost, low energy, and frees up public transportation space for those of you who hate bike riding. …
FELL AT WORK & GETTING COMP; CAN I SUE?
This is a topic that comes up often. It involves the relationship between workers comp and personal injury. In this particular case, I was asked whether someone who fell at work and is getting workers comp can also sue. The …
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 …