Trucking accidents can be the most deadly. It is obvious and goes without saying that the sheer weight and force behind such a 5-ton+ behemoth can result in serious injuries by even the slightest bump much less at "normal", or worse, high speeds. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation found here, thousands were killed and injured in 2012 (most recent data). In fact, the Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Injury Claims 101
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 the Emergency or Doctor. Take care of yourself first - or your loved ones, Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Digital Assets (Digital Evidence?)
A recent article found here explains how difficult access to e-mails or "digital assets" can be after death. Evidence can "lurk" in e-mails and such "assets". Where are your passwords stored? Philip J. Berenz, CPA, JD - Exclusive invitation and selected! Proud and honored to be a member! The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation
Exclusive invitation and selected! Proud and honored to be a member! The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: The Reality of Pain due to Personal Injury and “Pain” (aka “Damages”) due from Bad Business Deals, Fraud and The Like
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 the business pain. One truly hurts the body and/or mind. The other hurts mainly Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: The Reality of Pain due to Personal Injury and “Pain” (aka “Damages”) due from Bad Business Deals, Fraud and The Like
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 the business pain. One truly hurts the body and/or mind. The other hurts mainly Read More
Snow and Ice = NO EXCUSE for Drivers!
Some drivers that rear-end my clients think they can blame the snow and ice - or bad weather. Wrong. Drivers must slow down even more, be extra cautious and keep a proper lookout - all per Illinois law - or risk liability for an accident. In fact, such accidents may even warrant "partial" summary judgment in Court (if not settled before Court action is taken). Summary judgment is a legal term for an entry of judgment Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Texting and Driving Can Lead to “Punitive Damages”
Under Illinois personal injury law, "punitive damages" (those meant to deter and "punish" the wrongdoer) must be brought pursuant to "permission" by the Court. See 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 5/2-604.1 (Lexis 2014). Many clients want to seek the "maximum" in certain automobile accidents and seeking punitive damages would clearly be an attempt to do just that. However, the facts and circumstances must be proper and Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Law — New Lawsuit Alleges Negligence Against Suburban Nursing Home After Maggots Found in Patient’s Ear
As the Chicago Tribune recently reported, a lawsuit has recently been filed in Cook County against an Arlington Heights’ nursing home after 57 maggots were allegedly found in the ear of a 90 year old Alzheimer's patient. The article alleges that after the maggots were removed from the patient's ear, they were sent to a laboratory and determined to be approximately three days old. Details in cases such as these are, Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Personal Injury Law — Common Carrier Liability — New Study Urges Transit Units to Invest Up To $2 Billion in Renovations
As CBS Chicago recently reported, a new study released by DePaul University warns that annual spending of perhaps up to $2 billion per year on infrastructure and repairs to Chicagoland's most widely-used public transit -- namely Metra and the Chicago Transit Authority. The findings suggest that, while ridership has steadily increased in recent years, the spending necessary to keep up with maintenance, repair, and Read More
