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A common sense and relatively uncontroversial “reform” of the state’s workers’ compensation law passed the Illinois House unanimously. See the latest news report here. As has been written about a great deal on this blog, this case involved a lot more than death, a state troop…

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Sure, the price of gas is above $4 a gallon in places, but it still is time to look toward the summer driving “season” with a watchful eye. First of all, because the economy remains sluggish, it seems likely more vacations will be close to home–involving automobiles and not airplan…

Tuesday April 5th 12:15 p.m. at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court in Chicago, well-known Chicago Personal Injury attorney Bruce Pfaff will be speaking on the ethical concerns of solo & small practice. Free CLEs. Hope to see everyone there!

Many of us who regular drive motor vehicles or who are passengers in them (does that just about include everyone?), are unaware of a chilling and relatively recent Illinois Supreme Court decision that has the effect of denying insurance coverage to those without valid driver’s licenses. In Fou…

Much was made in the last session of the Illinois legislature’s attempt to pass “workers’ compensation reform” bills. It is made to sound like an economic necessity, but what the public doesn’t realize is how ultimately mean spirited and potential far-reaching such atte…

We are extremely proud of an Illinois, Chicago-area workers’ compensation case that was recently settled by our office. While it is not the largest case and does not involve the most cutting edge law, it is nevertheless a great victory for our client. Our client, a waitress at a casual restaur…

All Illinois and Chicago-area Personal Injury Attorneys and their clients are waiting with bated breath to see what happens to House Bill 3206 in the Illinois legislature. The bill would modify and amend the Health Care Services Lien Act to include subrogation rights of insurance companies in the 40…