Springfield Personal Injury Legal Blog
What happens when you’re hit by an uninsured driver?
You’re on your way to work and out of nowhere, another car hits you. When you pull over and talk to the driver, you exchange information, but find out they don’t have insurance. You assumed that they would pay for your damages, but what if they can’t? Illinois is a...
The most dangerous jobs in Illinois
Workplace injuries can happen in any industry. However, recent reports are showing exactly which jobs are the most dangerous for workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018, there was a total of 184 Illinois deaths due to workplace injuries and...
Motorcycle Accidents: Some Thoughts from a Trial Attorney
Friends, summer is now upon us and many of you enjoy riding your motorcycles. I would like to share my experiences as a trial attorney involved in the litigation of cases where my clients have sustained severe and permanent injuries or death in motorcycle accidents. I...
When Nursing Home Injuries are the Fault of Caregivers
Every week we see headlines about nursing home abuse and neglect throughout the nation. Some of us have personal stories of how family members were neglected or injured in a nursing home. A recent case was documented in an article about three Central Illinois nursing...
Drunk Driving Accident in Decatur
On Saturday February 16, 2019, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a drunk driver in the early morning hours in Decatur, Illinois. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The drunk driving accident in itself is emotionally devastating to the...
A BLOG FROM PARIS TRAVELS
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 afternoon, I took a river cruise on the Seine River that traveled throughout the waterways of Paris, eventually passing by and...
Damages to consider after a car accident.
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 article about the particulars can be viewed by clicking here...
Bowel Injury Caused by Hernia Repair Surgery
Hernia repairs, as well as other abdominal surgeries, require pinpoint surgical dissection. A common side effect is an injury to the bowels caused by the inadvertent nicking or laceration of the bowels. These risks of surgery are usually addresses in a consent form...
Recognize the signs of elder abuse in nursing homes.
In November, the Champaign County Board approved to release all claims for 2 residents who died at nursing home located in Champaign County. You can watch the video story by clicking here:...
What types of damages are available after an auto accident.
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 particulars can be viewed by clicking here (https://foxillinois.com/news/local/two-vehicle-crash-on-i-55-sends-one-to-hospital). After...
