Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

May 19, 20231 min read

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...

Dec 6, 20222 min read

PERSONAL INJURY

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...

Capturing Your Injuries After an Accident: A Guide by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Nov 30, 20222 min read

FIRM NEWS

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...

The Impact of Bad Weather on Safe Driving: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Nov 11, 20212 min read

FIRM NEWS

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...

Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer: Exploring Various Types of Catastrophic Truck Accidents

Nov 10, 20212 min read

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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...

Understanding Truck Injury Lawsuit Settlements: Key Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Nov 10, 20212 min read

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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...

Unveiling Lady Liberty: A Journey through Artistic Process with Personal Injury Lawyer's Springfield Office

Mar 11, 20211 min read

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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

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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...

This Hazardous Infant Product Continues to be Sold: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Feb 4, 20212 min read

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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....

$3M Settlement: Client's Medical Malpractice Case Successfully Resolved by Personal Injury Lawyers at Shay & Associates

Feb 4, 20211 min read

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$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...

Justice for Kelly Wilson: Personal Injury Lawyers at Shay & Associates Pursue Civil Wrongful Death Claim Against State of Illinois

Feb 1, 20211 min read

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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 22, 20202 min read

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Follow Up

Friends, Recently, I received a text from a close friend that stated, “Confucius say when blogging on your potentially fatal disease...

Dec 2, 20202 min read

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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...

The High Price of Catastrophic Injuries: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Apr 20, 20202 min read

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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

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

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...

Uncovering Negligence: When Nursing Home Injuries Point to Caregiver Fault - Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

May 12, 20192 min read

NURSING HOME ABUSE

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...

Decatur's Drunk Driving Disaster: Navigating Legal Options with a Personal Injury Lawyer

May 6, 20191 min read

AUTO ACCIDENTS

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

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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...

Assessing Damages: What to Consider After a Car Accident - Expert Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 17, 20192 min read

AUTO ACCIDENTS

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...

Understanding Bowel Injuries Post-Hernia Surgery: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 4, 20191 min read

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

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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