Breach of contracts--written or oral (and, often, both) is a common, every day commercial / business issue that nearly any type of business--and individuals--face. Simply put, several elements are necessary to establish / form a contract whether it is oral or written: An offer; An acceptance of the offer; and "Consideration" (that is, usually money or something in exchange to support the offer and Read More
Is Your Chicago Injury Attorney Driven To Pursue Excellence?
When I take on a personal injury matter – car accident, nursing home, dog bite, workers compensation or the like – there is one thing that NEVER goes missing: Pursuit of Excellence in Representing My Client(s). While attorneys cannot ethically guarantee any particular result or that they can win – one way or another – they can promise to work hard, with “drive”, with passion, and in constant pursuit of Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury Matters – Car Accidents and Insurance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Effective this year, the minimum coverage is now $25,000 per person / per accident for liability auto insurance. This provides both "sides" a bit more security but it still may not be enough in many situations. Copyright According to the Illinois Secretary of State, this protection is one of the most significant consumer protection measures "on the books." Some of this mandatory Read More
Dogs in the Courtrooms?
Imagine you are the victim of a serious crime and you now have to relive that awful moment you were victimized, recalling every detail, reliving all the pain, emotionally traumatized and so very vulnerable, as you tell the police officers and prosecutors exactly what happened to you. It is now time to testify in court and face the person who wronged you, share the same room, breathe the same air and relive your Read More
Heavy Rain and Hydroplaning – Safety Guidelines
Precipitation in Illinois for the month of June this year was 5.33 inches above the average making June 2015 the wettest on record in Illinois. The forecast for July is higher than average precipitation, but not necessarily record breaking. Umbrellas, raincoats and rain boots have been an almost everyday necessity in Chicago this year, much like our cell phones, briefcases and lunch packs. For those who commute, the Read More
Drunk Driving Car Crash?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Drunk driving car crash? Holidays and the summer bring vacations, more travel and - unfortunately - drinking and driving situations. Be vigilant! If someone driving appears to be driving "erratic" or is "all over the road," stay away and stay back! According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") found here: Alcohol-impaired driving crashes Read More
Cardiac Catheterization and Anaphylactoid Reaction to Contrast Dye – Medical Malpractice?
In order to diagnose and/or treat some heart conditions, a catheter (long, thing, flexible tube) is inserted into a blood vessel through a patient’s arm, groin or neck and threaded to the patient’s heart allowing the doctor to perform diagnostic tests and treatment on the patient’s heart. This procedure is known as cardiac catheterization.A special type of dye (contrast dye) is carried through the catheter and flows Read More
Workers Compensation – Protecting Workers. Fight!
Laws and rules are enacted and enforced to protect people. Lawyers help enact and enforce them. Lawyers help protect people. Today, I'd like to tell you about some important history that I learned about for the first time on Father's Day through a little news article and maybe some history most people don't know. That history is about alleged injuries from radium exposure or ingestion, the "radium girls" and the Read More
Corneal Edema Post-Cataract Surgery? Medical Malpractice?
The cornea is the eye’s most outer layer covering the front part of the eye and acting as a clear window for us to view the world. Clarity of the cornea is essential for sharp vison and two-thirds of the eye’s focusing power comes from the cornea. When a person has corneal edema, they have blurred vision, much like looking at the world through a dirty window, and they may see haloes around lights along with pain in Read More
Steps To Take When Involved In An Illinois Motor Vehicle Accident
Each year, thousands of Illinois residents, are involved in motor vehicle crashes. At The Law Office of Chicago Injury Attorney Phil Berenz, we have often been asked, "What should I do if I am involved in a motor vehicle crash?" When involved in a motor vehicle collision, a driver must stop immediately, remain at the scene, and provide the following information: The driver’s name & address The name of the Read More
