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Personal Injury and Bad First Dates: What Do They Have in Common?
June 26th, 2026
Knowing how to handle insurance adjusters after an accident could be the difference between a fair settlement and walking away with almost nothing. Talking to an insurance adjuster before consulting a personal injury lawyer is like going on a bad first date. You walk in expecting a fair conversation…
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What Evidence (Burden of Proof) Do You Need to Win a Personal Injury Case?
June 18th, 2026
[Cue the sound effect.] With over 25 seasons and more than 1,000 episodes, almost everyone is familiar with the Law & Order television franchise. The two-count “clank clank” of a prison door closing. And the phrase “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This article is not about that. “Beyond a…
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Categories: Personal Injury
When Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident?
June 6th, 2026
Key Takeaways Accidents happen. Car accidents. Slip and fall accidents. Workplace accidents. E-bike accidents. And here’s the thing: these accidents almost always catch you off guard. I am sure if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance one already has. If you’re wondering…
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Categories: Personal Injury
Why Don’t I Have a Case? (Medical Malpractice Edition)
April 24th, 2026
Lots of people are convinced that they have a great medical malpractice case. I get calls, emails, etc., from potential clients, even from fellow lawyers who do not handle medical malpractice. Everyone thinks “This is a great case!” But most of the time, it’s not a case at all. Why not? Let’…
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Categories: Personal Injury
Spring Safety on the Roads
March 27th, 2026
Depending on where you live, it might feel like early spring. Or winter. Or you might be experiencing flooding, or wind storms. In other words, the seasons are a lot less predictable than they used to be, to say the least. But at some point, all of us are going to throw off the chains of winter, get…
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Categories: Personal Injury
Go Local
March 12th, 2026
We hear this all the time related to eating, shopping, and as it relates to our carbon footprint. What does “going local” have to do with personal injury or workers’ compensation lawyers? Glad you asked. I’ll try to answer that below. As Seen on Television, Billboards, and Your Smart Phone U…
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Categories: Personal Injury
Two For One Special
March 5th, 2026
Few people experience the misfortune of a workplace injury. And that’s a good thing. None of us wants to get injured, and certainly not seriously enough to require surgery. I recently settled my client’s case that involved not one, but two, separate knee surgeries, and also a reinjury to one of…
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Categories: Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
February 24th, 2026
Lots of people think they understand how medical malpractice works, but, based on my conversations with most people, it is clear this is an area of law in which many people need a refresher course. What is Medical Malpractice? In the most basic sense, medical malpractice is when a doctor, medical fa…
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Categories: Personal Injury
Duty Breach Causation Damage
January 29th, 2026
It’s time for a refresher on how personal injury claims work and what has to be proven in order to recover compensation. Think of this as your introductory class, only you don’t have to listen to boring lectures, participate in class discussions, or even receive a grade. Let’s break down the w…
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Categories: Personal Injury
E-bikes, E-Scooters, Eek!
January 16th, 2026
Electronic bikes and scooters are all around, even when it’s snowy and in the 20s in Chicago. And they can be very dangerous. Among the reasons for this are the high speeds they can attain(nearly thirty miles per hour); the lack of training, licensing, or skill of many users; and the lack of under…
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Categories: Bicycle Accidents
