Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

The Two Doctor Rule: Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, an injured employee has a right to seek medical treatment for a condition related to a...

Illinois Wrongful Death Act Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Under common law, a civil action for a wrongful death did not exist. In response, Illinois enacted the Wrongful Death Act, thus allowing...

Slip and Fall: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Was the banana peel yellow or brown? That’s the first question I ask a new client who has been injured in a slip and fall case. Most...

When an Animal Attacks: Legal Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Imagine this scenario: You are on a walk with your family in your neighborhood, or finishing up your daily run through the park, when out...