Springfield Personal Injury Legal Blog
Motorcycle Accidents: Some Thoughts from a Trial Attorney
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...
When Nursing Home Injuries are the Fault of Caregivers
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...
Drunk Driving Accident in Decatur
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...
A BLOG FROM PARIS TRAVELS
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,...
Damages to consider after a car accident.
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
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...
Recognize the signs of elder abuse in nursing homes.
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.
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...
Responsibility for an Accident Involving a Semi Truck and a School Bus
Responsibility for an Accident Involving a Semi Truck and a School Bus 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 junior varsity volleyball team. An article about the...
Not Sure You Have a Personal Injury Case? 5 Questions to Ask
Not Sure You Have a Personal Injury Case? 5 Questions to Ask 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 occurred, when you have a case to make, and how to create a strong...
