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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...
Feb 27, 20191 min read

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...
Feb 13, 20191 min read


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...
Jan 30, 20191 min read


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...
Nov 19, 20183 min read

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...
Oct 15, 20183 min read

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...
Sep 19, 20185 min read


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...
Aug 29, 20183 min read


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:...
Aug 29, 20183 min read


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...
Aug 13, 20184 min read

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...
Aug 8, 20184 min read


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...
Jul 11, 20183 min read


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...
Jun 22, 20183 min read


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...
Jun 12, 20184 min read

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...
May 3, 20184 min read


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...
Apr 20, 20184 min read


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,...
Apr 3, 20183 min read


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...
Mar 26, 20184 min read


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...
Mar 6, 20184 min read

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...
Feb 13, 20184 min read

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...
Jan 24, 20183 min read
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