[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]David Wehmhoefer was only 41 years old when he was killed by multiple blunt force trauma deemed an industrial accident. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon, November 25, at Brookfield Iron and Metal in Chicago Heights. David Wehmhoefer was described by his mother as a devoted husband to his wife and devoted father to his two sons, ages 14 and 6. Occupational Safety and Read More
Child Suffers Traumatic Injuries – Chicago Crash in Bronzeville
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On Saturday afternoon, November 28, 2015 around 1:45pm, a vehicle heading westbound on 48th Street blew the stop sign at the intersection of Indiana Avenue in Bronzeville area of Chicago and crashed into another vehicle. A girl involved in the crash suffered serious injuries and is in serious-to-critical condition at Comer Children’s Hospital. Two men, ages 43 and 47, along with Read More
Winter in Chicago – Safe Driving Tips
Winter has fallen on Chicago and it is time to once again remind ourselves that winter driving can be dangerous and scary. Below are some safety tips to help prevent auto accidents and injuries. Do you know the three P’s of safe winter driving? PREPARE, PROTECT & PREVENT PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP Maintenance Battery – Does the battery have enough power to start your vehicle engine during the cold weather? The Read More
Dangers Lurking in the Beauty of Fall in Chicago
Fall can be a beautiful time of year with bright foliage on the trees glistening in the sun. But a sunny day can quickly turn to rain during the fall months. The temperatures can drop and the dark of night creeps upon us earlier in the day. Rain mixed with falling leaves can cause roads to become slick. The fallen leaves also camouflage potholes or other road hazards and sometimes make it difficult to see traffic Read More
Chicago Personal Injury & Bankruptcy Law — A Brief Introduction to the Intersection between Personal Injury and Bankruptcy
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 where the defendant you have filed suit against has no insurance money backing them up, this Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Is Your Lawyer “Driven” to Pursue Excellence? Second Opinion?
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 – one way or another – they can promise to work hard, with “drive”, with Read More
Importance of Seeking Medical Treatment Immediately After an Accident In Chicago
It is important to take care of your own personal well-being and health after an accident in Chicago. Seek all medical treatment for your accident related injuries immediately after the accident. Seeking medical treatment immediately is also crucial to your personal injury case. Priority is always to take care of yourself and your loved ones. We also want to obtain the best settlement we can for you. Insurance Read More
Pedestrian Accidents In Chicago
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Saturday, October 24, 2015, a 7-year-old girl and her 45-year-old father where injured as they crossed the street and two vehicles collided in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood. The 7-year-old girl was pinned between the two vehicles. She was taken to the hospital where she was stabilized but remains in critical condition. Her father sustained a broken arm and remains in Read More
Payment of Medical Expenses after an Accident In Chicago
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One of the main concerns many of our clients have is how they will pay for medical expenses incurred because of an accident. We are all painfully aware of how expensive medical treatment can be. A quick visit to the emergency room can result in thousands of dollars in bills if not tens of thousands. Ongoing medical treatment is also very costly. If you have health insurance, try Read More
2nd Place – Expert Institute’s Best Legal Blog Contest
Our blog won: Our blog took 2nd place in the Medical Malpractice / Personal Injury category of The Expert Institute’s Best Legal Blog Contest! We strive very hard to educate on a variety of injury and litigation topics on a near daily basis. Thank you to all who showed your support by voting for us! Sign up for our future blog entries and newsletters here: https://www.counseloroffices.net/newsletter/ Read More
