Securing Justice: A Personal Injury Lawyer's Victory in Cleeton v. SIU Healthcare, Inc.
On May 18, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its decision in favor of our client in Cleeton v. SIU Healthcare, Inc. Argued by Tim...
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Dec 6, 20222 min read
How to Pick the Perfect Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been seriously hurt due to negligence, compensation is due. The at-fault individual ought to pay for causing undue pain and...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Capturing Your Injuries After an Accident: A Guide by a Personal Injury Lawyer
Whether due to a workplace accident, vehicle collision, animal bite, or faulty product, you or a loved one may sustain a catastrophic...
Nov 11, 20212 min read
The Impact of Bad Weather on Safe Driving: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Rain, ice, and other inclement conditions can turn roadways dangerous and prevent drivers from getting home safely. Unfortunately, many...
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer: Exploring Various Types of Catastrophic Truck Accidents
Because of their size, trucks cause massive injuries when they get into accidents. Innocent drivers and pedestrians hurt in such...
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Understanding Truck Injury Lawsuit Settlements: Key Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Truck accidents are often severe, causing innocent people to suffer debilitating injuries. When they happen, filing a lawsuit becomes a...
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Unveiling Lady Liberty: A Journey through Artistic Process with Personal Injury Lawyer's Springfield Office
Our personal injury lawyer's office has recently commissioned a painting of Lady Liberty by nationally known artist, Cat Clausen. We are...
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination
Friends, this morning I received my first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. I qualified for the vaccine due to my underlying...
Feb 4, 20212 min read
This Hazardous Infant Product Continues to be Sold: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
A consumer advocacy group in Illinois has been raising awareness about the dangers of an infant product that was recalled in 2019....
Feb 4, 20211 min read
$3M Settlement: Client's Medical Malpractice Case Successfully Resolved by Personal Injury Lawyers at Shay & Associates
Shay & Associates is proud to say that we have settled our client’s medical malpractice case for $3,000,000.00. This settlement was...
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Justice for Kelly Wilson: Personal Injury Lawyers at Shay & Associates Pursue Civil Wrongful Death Claim Against State of Illinois
Following the untimely and tragic death of Kelly Wilson in 2016, who was survived by two young children, her parents, Leo and Kathy...
Dec 2, 20202 min read
My COVID-19 Fight
Friends, I am sending you this blog during my 5th day of hospitalization for COVID-19, related pneumonia and other symptoms. Thank you...
Apr 20, 20202 min read
The High Price of Catastrophic Injuries: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Catastrophic injuries are disastrous events in a person’s life. Tragedies like brain or spine injuries, loss of limb or paralysis change...
Jun 18, 20193 min read
Insights from the Courtroom: Motorcycle Accidents Unveiled by a Trial Personal Injury Lawyer
Friends, summer is now upon us and many of you enjoy riding your motorcycles. I would like to share my experiences as a trial personal...
May 12, 20192 min read
Uncovering Negligence: When Nursing Home Injuries Point to Caregiver Fault - Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Every week we see headlines about nursing home abuse and neglect throughout the nation. Some of us have personal stories of how family...
May 6, 20191 min read
Decatur's Drunk Driving Disaster: Navigating Legal Options with a Personal Injury Lawyer
On Saturday February 16, 2019, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a drunk driver in the early morning hours in Decatur, Illinois. The...
Apr 15, 20192 min read
A Blog From Paris Travelers
Yesterday, I was fortunate to wake up to a beautiful, sunny day in one of the most fascinating and historical cities in the world. In the...
Mar 17, 20192 min read
Assessing Damages: What to Consider After a Car Accident - Expert Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer
On Monday evening of June 4, 2018 there was a collision between a 2005 GMC Envoy and a 2017 Ford Focus which caused three casualties. An...
Mar 4, 20191 min read
Understanding Bowel Injuries Post-Hernia Surgery: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Hernia repairs, as well as other abdominal surgeries, require pinpoint surgical dissection. A common side effect is an injury to the...
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