Following the May 1, 2020 revised ‘Shelter in Place’ Order from Governor Pritzker regarding containment efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic, our offices are now open. Consistent with the restrictions imposed, all individuals entering our offices are required to wear a protective face mask and continue to maintain a distance of six feet from others. Our staff will also be wearing protective face masks. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during these unusual times. Stay safe, and we look forward to helping you with your legal needs.
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Our office has recently commissioned a painting of Lady Liberty by nationally known artist, Cat Clausen. We are excited that Cat is sharing videos of her artistic process. Seen here is an earlier painting Cat made of Abraham Lincoln, that is in our Springfield office...
Friends, this morning I received my first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. I qualified for the vaccine due to my underlying asthma condition that ultimately contributed to my COVID-19-related pneumonia back in November. The vaccine was quick and painless. I...
Shay & Associates is proud to say that we have settled our client's medical malpractice case for $3,000,000.00. This settlement was against a Central Illinois medical provider. The nurse practitioner failed to recognize the urgency of our client's medical...
Following the untimely and tragic death of Kelly Wilson in 2016, who was survived by two young children, her parents, Leo and Kathy Wilson, retained Shay & Associates Law Firm to prosecute a civil wrongful death claim against the State of Illinois in the Illinois...
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Friends, Recently, I received a text from a close friend that stated, “Confucius say when blogging on your potentially fatal disease don’t take a week off and leave people hanging.” As such, I wanted to update you on how I am doing and more importantly, thank all of...
Friends, I am sending you this blog during my 5th day of hospitalization for COVID-19, related pneumonia and other symptoms. Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. I have been receiving aggressive treatment and agreed to participate in a Regeneron study....
You’re probably aware that workers’ compensation will help cover the costs of medical treatment after you’ve suffered an injury in the workplace. However, workers’ comp benefits are not limited to medical expenses. There are other ways that workers’ compensation can...
This year has seen a seismic shift in the number of workers who are telecommuting. Whether this becomes a permanent change, most employees will likely have the option of working from home at least part-time. This raises the question of whether workers’ compensation...
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...
