One Moment of Inattention, a Lifetime of Pain — Dangers of Spectator Sports Injuries

Spectator sports injuries can be deadly or cause a lifetime of pain. Yet disclaimers insulate teams from liability. When will more be done to protect fans?
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E-Cigarettes—Your Health Up In Smoke

The news on e-cigarettes and vaping is disturbing. Chemicals make them addictive and cause illness and permanent lung damage. Teens are especially at risk.
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School’s Out For The Summer … But Summer’s Almost Over (Heads Up on School Traffic Safety!)

When summer is over, school traffic safety becomes extremely important. Read a summary of key Illinois traffic laws and safety tips for the school year.
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Wrong place, wrong time — Is vicarious liability for murder Legal? Is it Just?

Five Chicago teens face vicarious liability for murder because someone else shot their friend while they committed a felony. Is the felony murder rule fair?
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Categories: Current Events

Depositions in a Personal Injury Case Are Fun. (Well, not really. But here’s what you need to know.)

Do you have to go a deposition in a personal injury case? Here’s everything you need to know, from an experienced personal injury attorney.
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Categories: General

The Truth, The (Sort of) Whole Truth, and Some Giant Lies Thrown In — You Be the Judge

Sorting out the truth from lies and fake news isn’t always easy. How does an accident lawyer help jurors in a personal injury case find the truth?
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Categories: General

Loss of a Normal Life Damages

Loss of a Normal Life damages are part of compensation in a personal injury case. But how do you prove what constitutes loss of normal function for a plaintiff?
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Categories: General

Crash Into a Light Pole (How a Lawyer Reaches Settlement in an Accident Case)

Settlement of an accident case calls for a lawyer’s ingenuity and flexibility — as well as understanding human nature and relationships.
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Categories: Auto Accidents

Let’s Be Careful Out There! (Are You Putting Lives at Risk?)

We accept the danger a police officer faces in a high crime area. Yet many of us are oblivious to how we put lives at risk every day.
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Pain is Money; Or is it Just Suffering?

One of the most common questions asked by clients is “how much will I be compensated for my pain and suffering?”
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Categories: General