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April 5, 2024

How to prove conscious pain and suffering in a wrongful death case

You’ve decided to file a wrongful death suit against the person who caused your loved one’s death. You may be familiar with damages like loss […]

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car accident wrongful death lawyer
September 13, 2021

What do I do if my car accident resulted in the wrongful death of a loved one?

If you have been involved in a car accident where your loved one passed away, you may be able to sue for wrongful death. This […]

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Woman sits in hospital waiting room with head tilted back in disbelief and anguish.
September 7, 2021

Suing a Hospital for Wrongful Death

While it’s a sad fact of life that many patients lose their lives due to reasons outside of the hospital’s control, it’s also true that […]

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illinois state capitol building
August 9, 2021

Update on Illinois Prejudgment Interest Bill

In early January of 2021, the Illinois Legislature passed House Bill 3360. This bill proposed the addition of prejudgment interest on all personal injury and […]

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November 20, 2019

Dangerously Parked Trucks Lead to Increased Collisions on the Road

Sometimes trucks can pose a threat to other drivers even when they’re not in motion. Read this blog post to hear about how one case of ours served as an unfortunate example of how dangerous trucks can be when they’re improperly parked.

David Brose
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September 4, 2019

On Rear Seat Occupant Alert Systems, and How They Can Save Lives

This blog post by attorney Michael Serra looks at rear seat alarm systems, and recent examples about how when manufacturers don’t avail themselves of the latest technology and consumers pay the price.

lelaw
July 1, 2019

Infant Death Leads to More Attention on Dangers of Baby Slings

Consumers have been warned again about the dangers of baby slings. Read her to learn about how infants can sometimes be smothered inside these devices, and what the CPSC says we should do to use them correctly.

Mark Emison
Case-to-Remember
January 2, 2019

Defective Front Seats in Cars Lead to Catastrophic Injuries

The seatbacks for front occupants play a vital safety role in rear-end crashes, similar to seatbelts and airbags in frontal crashes. Seatback failures commonly occur because the seats are constructed with weak materials.

Mark Emison
May 22, 2018

Keyless Vehicles Cause Increasing Injuries, Deaths

After two decades of increasing injuries and deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by keyless-ignition vehicles, The New York Times has published an article that examines the risks of keyless cars and automakers’ failure to act.

Brett Emison