Losing a limb whether in a preventable industrial accident, negligent construction accident or horrific motor vehicle crash will provide lifelong challenges. You may have to learn how to walk with a prosthetic leg, and learn how to eat and dress with only one arm or a...
Working With Injury Victims Throughout
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan And Ohio
Year: 2022
The compensation deserved in a wrongful death action
A sudden, unexpected loss in your family is an incredibly devastating experience. Whether you lost your spouse, child or parent, a tragedy like this can put family members into a tailspin. After the immediate aftermath of the accident, you might consider the existence...
What to know about truck drivers and fatigued driving
Large semis are one of the integral ways we get goods from one place to another in the United States. After large quantities arrive on the coasts, smaller amounts need to get to stores and warehouses in all the smaller towns between here and there. Long-haul truck...
The advent of automation and what drivers prefer
With the continuous evolution of cutting-edge motor vehicle technology, consumers seem to be hedging their bets when it comes to complete driverless automation. Automakers are under the assumption that drivers want more and more technology. Researchers with the...
Colin Dunn was recently named Chicago’s Premier Appellate Lawyer
Colin Dunn began his appellate career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Appeals Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He then clerked for the Honorable Patrick J. Quinn of the Illinois Appellate Court. He has also taught a course in appellate...
Social media: The do’s and don’ts after an accident
As a society, we’re increasingly turning to online platforms to connect with each other. Social media can be a great way to stay in touch with family and friends around the world. It’s a way to easily notify your entire social circle about exciting news. It can also...
Who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit, and what can they recover?
If you are dealing with the horrific aftermath of a loved one passing away due to the negligence of another, money is likely the last thing on your mind. No amount of money can truly compensate you for losing a loved one. Even so, in these situations, a wrongful death...
United States Supreme Court strikes a blow to railroad workers
On April 28, 2022, a deadlocked U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a Seventh Circuit ruling, issued in June 2020, against former railroad worker Bradley LeDure in his FELA case against his employer, Union Pacific Railroad. The Court heard the case with only 8 Justices as...
Why it’s essential that injured railroad workers complete an accident report
If you are a railroad employee who recently suffered an injury while on duty, there is much on your mind. Between seeking immediate medical treatment, dealing with your physical pain and suffering, worrying about how to support your family while you are unable to...