A case often develops and “takes on a life of its own” due to the strategies attempted to be employed by defense attorneys. Essentially, a trial strategy can often draw a striking contrast between the way an incident seemed at the time of its occurrence, and how things are actually presented at trial. A good…
When a case goes to trial, it is often the case that some of the most important events happen behind closed doors, away from the jury and even away from the client. Before a trial begins, attorneys from each side get together with the Judge and set down some “ground rules” for the trial, including…
It is one of the hallmarks of our judicial system that everyone is entitled to the same level of fairness in their access to the courts as everyone else. But sometimes, people are afraid to pursue their rights because they are afraid that things they have done in their past–particularly crimes–may be used against them. For the…
In a 6-0 decision, late last week March 2011, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in the case of Thomas Vincent v. Alden-Park Strathmoor, Inc. that punitive damages are not allowed under the Nursing Home Care Act in death cases. This is an unfortunate decision that seems to give nursing homes less incentive to care for…
Reports are coming in of car crashes in the area during one of the worst blizzards in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs’ recorded history. Numerous motorists were also stranded on Lake Shore Drive. Streets are closed and others are near unable to be traveled upon. Still, the duties of a motorist remain. In fact,no matter the…
On January 20, 2011, we brought a suit against the State of Ilinois, Illinois Department of Correctionsand Illinois’ Department of Central Management Services (among others) alleging a four-car accident. It is alleged that one of the two drivers named struck Defendant Washington’s vehicle pushing it into Plaintiff’s vehicle and pushing Plaintiff’s vehicle into Defendant Brown’s vehicle and…
Tomorrow is a day we should keep in perspective, take a deep breath and remember. It was Abraham Lincoln who, in 1863, proclaimed (and no matter what side of the political fence you are on, the words are from the heart) “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings…
If you or a loved one has taken Avandia® and you believe you have suffered a heart attack or other medical issues as a result, contact us here immediately or submit a form here for a free case evaluation here and we will talk to you about your case or let you talk with another Avandia Heart Attack Attorney The…
On October 1, 2010, numerous news articles were released regarding the recently-discovered Syphilis experiment or “study” in Guatemala on unknowing mental health “participants.” Apparently, according to the numerous news articles including one from the Chicago Tribune found here where the doctor involved in the infamous Tuskegee experiment on African-American males in Alabama in the 1970s, Dr. John…
If you or a loved one has taken Paxil® during pregnancy, and your child has suffered a birth defect, contact us here immediately or submit a form here for a free case evaluation here and we will contact you and specifically about Paxil cases involving the following birth defects: ventricular septal defect (“VSD”) (so-called hole in the heart), atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), any…