[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The actions that you take in the aftermath of an accident — whether it is a car accident, a slip and fall accident, or some other kind — can tremendously impact the course and outcome of any insurance claims or lawsuits that stem from the accident. Once everyone involved in the accident has received sufficient medical attention for their injuries, you should begin looking ahead Read More
Is Your Chicago Injury Attorney Driven To Pursue Excellence?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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, 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
Post-Traumatic Syringomyelia and Syrinx – Misdiagnosed or Dismissed by a Doctor?
Post-Traumatic Syringomyelia and Syrinx Syringomyelia is a disorder of the spinal cord that occurs when Syrinx, cysts within the spinal cord or brainstem, form as a result of trauma, meningitis, hemorrhage, a tumor, or arachnoiditis. Syringomyelia can be diagnosed in the beginning stages using an MRI. Syrinxes (the dark area in the center of the spinal cord, which is a lighter grey, shown at right) form when the Read More
Misdiagnosed with Syringomyelia and Syrinx – Read Their Stories
They sought help from doctors they trusted only to find out they were misdiagnosed and as a result are now severely disabled, knowing they will lose their lives to this disease. Misdiagnosed with Syringomyelia and Syrinx Read their stories Read More
