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
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
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
Many Industries At Risk For Mesothelioma
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that around 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year? Mesothelioma is a fatal form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Many of those affected by the disease are blue collar workers, who are at risk for coming into contact with asbestos on the job. Some of these occupations include: Construction Workers: It is not uncommon for Read More
Questions To Ask When Choosing A Chicago Mesothelioma Attorney
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When trying to determine which Chicago Mesothelioma Attorney to choose for your case, there are many questions you have to take into account. The initial mesothelioma attorney–client consultation should be informative. As a client, you have a right to ask frank questions such as: How many asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts has the firm itself won? How often do the firm's Read More
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a tumor that forms in the lining of your lungs, heart, stomach and other organs. Exposure to asbestos causes malignant mesothelioma (cancer). Malignant mesothelioma can go undetected for years making it harder to treat in advanced stages. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that most often occurs in the thin membrane lining of the lungs, chest, abdomen, and (rarely) heart. Virtually all cases of Read More
Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma – Are you at Risk?
If you have worked in an environment that exposed you to asbestos on a regular basis, both you and your family are at risk of developing Mesothelioma. Why your family? Because the clothing you wore to work and the hair on your head and body carried the asbestos back to your loved ones at home, exposing them to the same dangers. If you worked at any of a number of Illinois "job-sites" that used asbestos, you are at Read More
