Thousands of lawsuits have been filed across the country by plaintiffs who claim that long-term use of Johnson’s Baby Powder gave them ovarian cancer or mesothelioma. Johnson & Johnson, the product’s manufacturer, has long denied the link between talcum powder and cancer. However, three recent trials and an investigation by the New York Times have>> Read More

The Illinois General Assembly recently voted to override departing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s earlier veto of a bill that raised caps on negligence awards paid out by the state through the Court of Claims system. The legislation, which lifts the maximum award on Court of Claims cases from $100,000.00 to $2 million, had been passed largely in>> Read More

The Illinois workers’ compensation system requires employers and/or their insurance carriers to pay certain benefits to their employees for any injuries and illnesses they sustain during the course and scope of their employment. So if you have been hurt performing the duties of your job in Illinois, you are likely entitled to receive workers’ compensation>> Read More

The family of a young woman who was found dead in a Rosemont hotel freezer last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hotel, its security staff, and a restaurant on the premises. The wrongful death lawsuit is seeking $50 million in damages. Missing Woman Found in Hotel Freezer On Sept. 9, 2017,>> Read More

Earlier this year, an autonomous vehicle that was involved in a trial conducted by Uber struck and killed a woman in what is thought to have been the first self-driving car death involving a pedestrian. While the company reached a settlement with the woman’s family, a recent report suggests that its executives potentially ignored a>> Read More

If you have been wrongfully injured and are weighing whether to seek financial compensation from the person or persons who harmed you, you may be wondering, “How long does a lawsuit take for personal injury?” Please remember that every personal injury case is different. There is no way to know at the outset when a>> Read More

If you have been injured in an auto accident because of somebody else’s negligence, you may be taken aback by the number of medical bills that you now face. Chances are you are probably looking at all possible avenues to help cover your medical expenses. You may have health insurance, and you may ultimately hope>> Read More

What Happens to Your Workers Compensation Case if You Die? Navigating through a workers’ compensation claim can be a lengthy and complex process. This is especially true if you’re dealing with severe injuries resulting from a workplace accident. These cases are not just about seeking justice. They are also about ensuring financial stability for you>> Read More

Imagine you have been injured on the job in Illinois. You have heard about workers’ compensation, a system of benefits for injured employees in the state, but you wonder if you are eligible to receive them. Perhaps you were injured in an accident in which nobody else was involved – one in which you dropped>> Read More