[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we’ve previously discussed, fraud is one of the most contentious causes of action that arises in business litigation. What many aggrieved parties don’t understand when they first seek out an attorney is that it is so difficult to even plead a proper complaint for fraud that a good deal of cases never even make it off the ground and get past the initial pleadings stage. As a Read More
Chicago Nursing Home Abuse – Nursing Home Slow Death
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I have been handling nursing home cases for well over a decade. My own dear grandmother suffered indescribably from a decubitus ulcer while in care of others. Morphine was her earthly savior from the pain she seemed larger than life to have endured as I was told. An article I came across today by a mortician (found here) recalled those memories. The mortician described her most Read More
Chicago Bankruptcy Fraud – Adversary Proceedings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chicago Bankruptcy fraud is serious. To combat it, an “adversary complaint” is filed to civilly prosecute a debtor who is essentially trying to hide assets, or is not being forthright about a loss of assets. You may have won a judgment against a person who then files bankruptcy or the person owes you money. You “smell a rat” and investigate and discovery that, more likely than Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury Law– Trucking Accidents
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trucking accidents can be the most deadly. It is obvious and goes without saying that the sheer weight and force behind such a 5-ton+ behemoth can result in serious injuries by even the slightest bump much less at “normal”, or worse, high speeds. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation found here, thousands were killed and injured in 2012 (most Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation: The Power of Subpoenas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The fact finding process in civil cases is known as “discovery” — that is, where you can ask the other side to turn over any document or other piece of evidence/information in their possession that might have some bearing on your case (provided that you ask for it in fairly descriptive terms). Many litigants make the mistake of stopping their focus after obtaining discovery — once Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes — The First Step in a Breach of Contract Claim
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In addition to fraud claims that we have previously discussed, perhaps the most common type of commercial dispute that leads to litigation fall under the vast heading of breach of contract claim cases. As you can probably imagine, the areas covered under this area of the law are as vast and expansive as the subject matter that people contract for to begin with. And, as you can also Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Will Your Lawyer Actually File Suit? Second Opinion?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Will your lawyer actually take that step to file a lawsuit if necessary? Or will your attorney do what I call “short settle” and never step foot in court? There are times to settle outside of Court and before ever filing suit – and often. However, I see too many lawyers taking the first offer or what I call “short settling” a case – any type of case. Good lawyers “work up” cases to Read More
Spinal Manipulation – Stroke, Paralysis, Death
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spinal manipulation (“spinal manipulative therapy” or “SMT”) is used by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, naturopathic physicians, physical therapist and medical doctors to relieve pain and improve physical functioning. By using their hand, or device, a medical professional “adjusts” the spine by wiggling, popping, stretching, tapping and more. Risks are associated with SMT Read More
Injuries Caused by Electrical Contact
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every person is unique and therefore our bodies react differently. What may be considered a small shock to one person may seriously injure or kill another person. Long-term effects of electrical contact can manifest differently in each person showing in an array of forms and symptoms. Often times the injured person may be told that the symptoms do not make sense or the symptoms Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: The Reality of Pain due to Personal Injury and “Pain” (aka “Damages”) due from Bad Business Deals, Fraud and The Like
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have probably all experienced some sort of pain – physically, emotionally and what can easily be called “pain” from a business or personal perspective when money is lost in a business deal. We can call this “business pain” or “business damages”. Obviously, real, physical and emotional (or mental) pain cannot literally be “equated” with the business pain. One truly hurts the body Read More
