Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Defenses and Exceptions to Dram Shop Actions: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Under the Illinois Liquor Control Act (also known as the Illinois Dram Shop Act), a person can seek recovery for personal injury,...

Oct 28, 20152 min read

Understanding Frolic vs. Detour: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

You get into a car accident on your lunch break while driving to the local eatery, or while driving across town to drop off a report for...

Oct 28, 20152 min read

Understanding the Natural Accumulation Theory: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Anyone that has spent a winter in Illinois will tell you, Illinois has some of the harshest winters around. Illinois often experiences...

Oct 28, 20152 min read

The Two Doctor Rule: Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, an injured employee has a right to seek medical treatment for a condition related to a...

Oct 28, 20151 min read

Illinois Wrongful Death Act Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Under common law, a civil action for a wrongful death did not exist. In response, Illinois enacted the Wrongful Death Act, thus allowing...

Oct 28, 20152 min read

Slip and Fall: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Was the banana peel yellow or brown? That’s the first question I ask a new client who has been injured in a slip and fall case. Most...

Jun 15, 20142 min read

When an Animal Attacks: Legal Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Imagine this scenario: You are on a walk with your family in your neighborhood, or finishing up your daily run through the park, when out...