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Each case is different but below is a list of tasks that we may perform in your injury case before we even file a lawsuit on your behalf:
+ Initial interview with you where we will ask you questions and answer any questions you might have.
+ Gather documents to investigate claims such as photographs, medical records, police report.
+ Investigate your potential claim to determine if you have a claim under the law and if the defendant has money … Continue Reading >
It occurs to me that lately, some attorneys seem to be more focuses on bringing business in the door instead of giving existing clients the attention they deserve. Look around you – you will see hundreds of lawyers advertising their services. They all seem to say the same thing, don’t they? “Look at me, look at me! Whatever type of case you have, I can handle it!” We are different. We don’t claim to handle every type of case. We … Continue Reading >
We talk a lot about roadway accidents caused by inattentive drivers. But people are also severely injured by the condition of the roadway. We have represented individuals involved in accidents due to insufficient guardrails, lack of guardrails, lack of signing, lack of road shoulder, incorrect road striping, malfunctioning signal lights, downed signs, dangerous curves and other types of roadway dangers.
These cases are difficult, however, and an experienced lawyer is an absolute necessity. The roadways are controlled by state entities … Continue Reading >
If you have been hurt in an automobile accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident or truck accident in Illinois or Missouri, chances are, the insurance adjuster is already bugging you. He wants you to just quick sign a “few forms” and give a recorded statement. The adjuster may even tell you that he is asking this of you so that he can pay you. Don’t trust him. He wants to get information from you before you retain an attorney.
If you … Continue Reading >
We all would like to think that the justice system would protect us in the event of a tragic injury. Illinois law does provide that you are entitled to compensation in the event of an injury. Specifically, you are entitled to compensatory damages for your pain and suffering, medical bills, out of pocket expenses, and lost wages, among other things. If the defendant’s actions were conducted with malice or deliberate violence, you may also be entitled to “punitive damages.” Punitive … Continue Reading >
On October 13, 2009, Ford Motor Co. announced an expansion to its existing vehicle recall. Ford has now added 4.5 million vehicles to the recall regarding a faulty switch linked to hundreds of vehicle fires. There have been eight separate recalls over a 10-year period and a massive federal investigation as a result of this fire hazard problem.
The cruise-control deactivation switches, made by Texas Instruments, were installed in 16 million Ford vehicles. Ford stopped using them in early 2003 … Continue Reading >
Let’s think about it. Why are there laws in place preventing motorists from driving while intoxicated? Is it because the lawmakers don’t want us to have any fun? Hardly. The DUI (Illinois) and DWI (Missouri) laws exist to protect us. It is a proven fact that intoxicated drivers are not able to quickly react or keep a proper lookout on the roadway. Intoxicated drivers are distracted and distraction leads to accidents. Similarly, a motorist looking at his phone instead of … Continue Reading >
The North Carolina Medical Board recently decided that doctors should be required to tell their current and future patients of their wrongdoings. North Carolina has been criticized over the past few years for failing to protect its residents from bad doctors. The Board now requires its 35,000 physicians practicing medicine or licensed in North Carolina to submit medical malpractice claims as well as criminal activity. Consumers can now go to www.ncmedboard.org and view malpractice payments, misdemeanor and felony convictions, hospital … Continue Reading >
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. , is voluntarily recalling about 2,400 Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs. This recall is being performed in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. The loss of steering control has been deemed a safety hazard to riders and bystanders.
Name of Product: Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs
Distributor: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Description: The recall involves Model … Continue Reading >
The family of Dennis Riegel, Jr. of Washington, Missouri was awarded $89 million dollars as a result of his death caused by a drunk driver. In February 2008, Mr. Riegel were driving on Highway 100 as they returned from registering for their wedding. Troy Zerna was driving on the same road at the same time. Mr. Zerna crossed the center line and hit Mr. Riegel and his fiance head-on.
Ms. Hodge, who survived the crash, described how the force of … Continue Reading >
