It has been over 12 years since a Lincoln Park porch collapsed and killed 13 young people. That seemed to “ignite” inspections for years in the City but these porch and balcony collapse situations seem to still occur all too often. Today, multiple people fell through a collapsed porch / floor on the West Side.…
Whether I take on a personal injury matter – accident, nursing home, dog bite, workers compensation or the like – or business matter (plaintiff or defense), 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 –…
Yesterday, at approximately 2:19 a.m., a 1998 Nissan was heading north on Dodge from Church Street when the driver lost control, hit as many as nine parked cars on both sides of the street and rolled over near Lyons Street. The passenger, Lamart Bailey, 45, a U.S. Army veteran and resident of Evanston was pronounced…
One of the most discouraging things to encounter in personal injury law is where you endure a lengthy litigation process and even obtain a successful verdict at trial, only for the defendant to turn around and declare bankruptcy in an attempt to discharge your judgment and force you to walk away with nothing. In situations…
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 performed on both the…
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…
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…
First of all, what are Interrogatories? Interrogatories are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary, in order to clarify matters of fact and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case. In claims which involve personal injury, the…
Auto Accident? Truck Accident? Motorcycle Accident? Workers Compensation Claim (injured at work)? Nursing Home Injury or Death? Dog Bite? Any other injury from any source / reason? Claims 101 Information on the first few steps below – if negligence is involved, you deserve compensation. No matter the type of injury, first and foremost, get to…
Multiple “levels” of rules exist in law – from the Constitution all the way down to administrative rules and then the cases interpreting all of them. Skilled and experienced lawyers know how to employ them on your behalf – or in your defense every inch of the way throughout your case if necessary and possible.…