Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Feb 27, 20191 min read

Spotting Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes: Guidance from a Personal Injury Lawyer

In November, the Champaign County Board approved to release all claims for 2 residents who died at nursing home located in Champaign...

Understanding Your Options: Types of Damages Available After an Auto Accident - Expert Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Feb 13, 20191 min read

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Understanding Your Options: Types of Damages Available After an Auto Accident - Expert Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

On Wednesday evening of January 23, 2019, there was a collision between a semi-truck and a pickup truck on I-55. An article about the...

Untangling Liability: Who's Responsible in an Accident Between a Semi Truck and a School Bus? Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jan 30, 20191 min read

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Untangling Liability: Who's Responsible in an Accident Between a Semi Truck and a School Bus? Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

On Wednesday evening of December 5, 2018 there was a collision between a semi-truck and a school bus which was carrying a high school...

Nov 19, 20183 min read

PERSONAL INJURY

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case? 5 Key Questions to Consider with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Many people have heard the term personal injury but do not know what a personal injury case really is. Knowing when a personal injury has...

Holiday Safety: Tips for Staying Safe During Your Seasonal Rounds - Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Oct 14, 20183 min read

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Holiday Safety: Tips for Staying Safe During Your Seasonal Rounds - Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Although the holiday season can be one of the most endearing and exciting times of the year, it can also be one of the deadliest times...

Managing Medical Expenses During Your Personal Injury Trial: Strategies with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Sep 18, 20185 min read

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Managing Medical Expenses During Your Personal Injury Trial: Strategies with a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’re in the midst of a personal injury lawsuit, you need compensation for your medical bills and time lost from work now — but what...

Company Car Accidents: Understanding Your Legal Position with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 28, 20183 min read

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Company Car Accidents: Understanding Your Legal Position with a Personal Injury Lawyer

When you have access to a company car, you enjoy many benefits. For example, if you can drive a company car to meet clients or make...

Product Liability: FAQs About Failure to Warn Cases - Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 28, 20183 min read

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Product Liability: FAQs About Failure to Warn Cases - Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

From cars to food and children’s toys, defective products impact millions of people. Three basic types of product liability claims exist:...

Your First Meeting with a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident: What to Expect

Aug 12, 20184 min read

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Your First Meeting with a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident: What to Expect

Car accidents are, unfortunately, a common reality in today’s fast-paced, highly mobile society. As a driver, you likely have a general...

Understanding Shopping Cart Injuries: What Parents Should Know with Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 7, 20184 min read

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Understanding Shopping Cart Injuries: What Parents Should Know with Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

When going grocery shopping, most parents strive to keep their kids from eyeing the candy or throwing temper tantrums over not getting...

Navigating Uninsured Motorist Claims: Seeking Settlements with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jul 10, 20183 min read

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Navigating Uninsured Motorist Claims: Seeking Settlements with a Personal Injury Lawyer

All traffic accidents come as a shock. In most minor to moderate accidents, however, you have a routine to follow in the aftermath of the...

Debunking 5 Personal Injury Misconceptions: How They Can Impact Your Case with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jun 21, 20183 min read

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Debunking 5 Personal Injury Misconceptions: How They Can Impact Your Case with a Personal Injury Lawyer

From car accidents and dog bites to assault or medical malpractice, several types of personal injury cases that negatively impact...

When are Hospital-Acquired Staph Infections Grounds for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits? Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jun 11, 20184 min read

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When are Hospital-Acquired Staph Infections Grounds for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits? Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Staph infections are a common occurrence in hospitals, especially among surgical, immune-suppressed, or elderly patients who are at high...

Driving Safety for Teens: Tips to Keep Your Teenagers Safe on the Road with Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

May 2, 20184 min read

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Driving Safety for Teens: Tips to Keep Your Teenagers Safe on the Road with Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Teenagers learn to drive every day all across the country. They take driver’s education classes in high schools, community centers, and...

Key Factors for Winning a Dog Bite Injury Lawsuit: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Apr 19, 20184 min read

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Key Factors for Winning a Dog Bite Injury Lawsuit: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

The primary goal of a dog bite lawsuit is to prove liability for the injury. You or your attorney must convince the court that you did...

Involved in an Accident with a Semi-Truck? Here's What to Do Next with Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Apr 2, 20183 min read

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Involved in an Accident with a Semi-Truck? Here's What to Do Next with Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Semi-trucks are enormous and have much more momentum when driving than other vehicles. Consequently, when semi-trucks collide with cars,...

Understanding Wrongful Death: FAQs Answered by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 25, 20184 min read

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Understanding Wrongful Death: FAQs Answered by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Losing a loved one is painful no matter what the circumstances. However, if your loved one died because of another individual’s...

Do You Have a Case for Failure to Diagnose? Exploring Your Options with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 6, 20184 min read

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Do You Have a Case for Failure to Diagnose? Exploring Your Options with a Personal Injury Lawyer

When you encounter new health symptoms, you may feel confused or nervous. In this situation, you rely on the expert medical knowledge of...

Personal Injury Lawyer Insights: Work-Related Injuries That Don't Occur at Work

Feb 13, 20184 min read

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Personal Injury Lawyer Insights: Work-Related Injuries That Don't Occur at Work

If you worry about being injured at work or developing a work-related illness, you might feel safer knowing that you’re covered under...

The Hazards of Listeria Infection: What You Need to Know with Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jan 24, 20183 min read

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The Hazards of Listeria Infection: What You Need to Know with Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Each year, about 25% of all Americans become ill with food poisoning, also called foodborne illness. While some cases of food poisoning...