[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. In 2014, 1,923 porch-related complaints were filed with the Department Read More
Chicago Daycare Injuries
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Karelia Michelle Montenegro, a child care worker at Oak Park Montessori, was charged with aggravated battery of a child this week. Karelia Michelle Montenegro was caught on surveillance video force feeding an 8-month-old boy, shoving a spoon in the baby boy’s mouth repeatedly and causing a tear in the baby boy’s esophagus. The 8-month-old boy became lethargic and developed swelling Read More
Chicago Personal Injury & Bankruptcy Law — A Brief Introduction to the Intersection between Personal Injury and Bankruptcy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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 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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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 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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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: Read More
Insurance Releases and Your Settlement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is a release? It is a simple document prepared by the insurance adjuster releasing the other driver from liability after you sign the release. By signing the release, you are waiving your right to sue the other driver and seek settlement in the future. Insurance companies issue releases for bodily injury and property damage. It is important to understand the terms of any Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Workers Compensation Law — Personal Injury Lawsuit or Workers Comp Claim — Where Do I Draw the Line?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Being injured on the job is one of the most stressful things that can happen to the average American. Navigating the unique legal and procedural area of Workers’ Compensation law — a figurative “island unto itself” — is a rather daunting task that requires a great deal of expertise and compassion. In order to understand this area of the law, it is perhaps most useful, as is the Read More
