Recovering From a Dog Bite in Illinois
For most dog owners, our furry friends are important members of our families. A dog owner’s worst nightmare, however, is if or when their dog gets into a violent encounter with a person. Worse than...
View ArticleIllinois Supreme Court Rules on Ambiguity of Motor Insurance Policy
Being injured on the job can often be traumatic and life-changing. However, it can be even more difficult to recuperate if the insurance company argues the accident is not covered under the insurance...
View ArticleSuing Illinois Cities for Negligence
Under the Local Government and Governmental Employee Tort Immunity Act (the Act), public institutions such as Illinois government agencies, city governments, and recreational districts are immune from...
View ArticleIllinois Supreme Court Addresses Appropriate Venue for Tractor-Trailer Accident
The Illinois Supreme Court issued a recent opinion in an Illinois truck accident case, addressing whether Cook County was the proper venue for the plaintiff’s lawsuit. The plaintiff was driving a...
View ArticleOne Dead and One Injured Following Deadly Illinois Hit-and-Run
Following a Chicago car accident, most people know that they are legally obligated to exchange insurance and contact information before heading their separate ways. Sometimes, however, car accidents...
View ArticleWhat Is the Statute of Limitations in Chicago Personal Injury Cases?
After a person has been hurt in a Chicago accident, they often put off filing a personal injury lawsuit—whether because of commitments, family obligations, or other reasons. However, many people do not...
View ArticleAllegations of Sexual Misconduct Shakes Up Leadership of Chicago Park District
Recent allegations of sexual misconduct in the Chicago Park District resulted in the previous Superintendent stepping down. According to a recent news report, in April of 2020, an investigation was...
View ArticleCourt Addresses Illinois Voluntary Undertaking Doctrine in Recent...
In Illinois, the Fourth District Court recently issued an opinion in a plaintiff’s appeal of a trial court’s judgment ruling involving the voluntary undertaking doctrine. The plaintiff, the decedent’s...
View ArticleSix Hurt in Chicago Crash Caused by Intoxication
As upsetting as it is to hear, many car accidents are caused by intoxication. This includes individuals in alcohol-involved accidents, where the driver was drunk, or when the driver was under the...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Chicago Construction Accidents Involving Booms...
Aerial work platforms, such as boom lifts, are critical pieces of construction equipment. While these are necessary for completing most construction projects, they carry inherent dangers and risks of...
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