Rain, ice and other inclement conditions can turn roadways dangerous and prevent drivers from getting home safely. Unfortunately, many people underestimate the risk that severe weather poses. If you want to keep yourself and your family safe on the road, here is what...
Firm News
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 incidents may face lifelong consequences. According to The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, large vehicle collisions resulting...
Lady Liberty
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...
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 asthma condition that ultimately contributed to my COVID-19-related pneumonia back in November. The vaccine was quick and painless. I...
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. According to Kids in Danger, deaths associated with inclined infant sleepers were the main cause of a spike in fatal accidents involving...
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 against a Central Illinois medical provider. The nurse practitioner failed to recognize the urgency of our client's medical...
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 Wilson, retained Shay & Associates Law Firm to prosecute a civil wrongful death claim against the State of Illinois in the Illinois...
Shay & Associates celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. on this holiday and during this fitting time in history
“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.
Follow Up
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...
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 all for your kind words and wishes. I have been receiving aggressive treatment and agreed to participate in a Regeneron study....