Cleeton v. SIU Healthcare, Inc.
On May 18, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its decision in favor of our client in Cleeton v. SIU Healthcare, Inc. Argued by Tim...
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Personal Injury Blog in Springfield, Illinois & Decatur Illinois
- Dec 6, 2022
- 1 min
How to Pick the Perfect Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been seriously hurt due to negligence, compensation is due. The at-fault individual ought to pay for causing undue pain and...
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1 min
How to Photograph Your Injuries After an Accident
Whether due to a workplace accident, vehicle collision, animal bite, or faulty product, you or a loved one may sustain a catastrophic...
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
How Bad Weather Affects Safe Driving
Rain, ice, and other inclement conditions can turn roadways dangerous and prevent drivers from getting home safely. Unfortunately, many...
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Understanding Different Types of Catastrophic Truck Accidents
Because of their size, trucks cause massive injuries when they get into accidents. Innocent drivers and pedestrians hurt in such...
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
What To Know About Truck Injury Lawsuit Settlements
Truck accidents are often severe, causing innocent people to suffer debilitating injuries. When they happen, filing a lawsuit becomes a...
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
Lady Liberty
Our office has recently commissioned a painting of Lady Liberty by nationally known artist, Cat Clausen. We are excited that Cat is...
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination
Friends, this morning I received my first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. I qualified for the vaccine due to my underlying...
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
This Dangerous Infant Product is Still Being Sold
A consumer advocacy group in Illinois has been raising awareness about the dangers of an infant product that was recalled in 2019....
- Feb 4, 2021
- 1 min
Case Results
Shay & Associates is proud to say that we have settled our client’s medical malpractice case for $3,000,000.00. This settlement was...
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
ISP Master Sergeant Denning Finally Admits Fault for the Death of Kelly Wilson
Following the untimely and tragic death of Kelly Wilson in 2016, who was survived by two young children, her parents, Leo and Kathy...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
My COVID-19 Fight
Friends, I am sending you this blog during my 5th day of hospitalization for COVID-19, related pneumonia and other symptoms. Thank you...
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
The Cost of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are disastrous events in a person’s life. Tragedies like brain or spine injuries, loss of limb or paralysis change...
- Jun 19, 2019
- 3 min
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...
- May 13, 2019
- 1 min
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...
- May 7, 2019
- 1 min
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...
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2 min
A Blog From Paris Travelers
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...
- Mar 18, 2019
- 2 min
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...
- Mar 4, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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