Personal Injury

Multiple parties can be liable for injuries caused by overcrowding at Chicago events. For example, event organizers, venue owners, and security companies can all play a direct role in how and why someone got hurt.

If you attend an event, and you suffer injuries, you may be able to hold property owners, management, or other parties liable if those injuries resulted from negligent security. Knowing more about civil liability for assaults at concerts and sporting events could help you determine what to do when injured at a venue in Chicago.

Tourist injuries in Chicago can happen in many ways, from rental car crashes to slip-and-fall accidents at top attractions. They even include incidents on cruise ships departing the city. As a visitor, unfamiliarity with the area can make you more vulnerable, so it is important to understand your legal rights.

When it comes to slip and falls at big box stores like Walmart or Target, figuring out who’s responsible for your injuries is not always straightforward. These large retailers are legally obligated to keep their stores reasonably safe for shoppers, but proving liability often depends on whether the store knew—or should have known—about a dangerous condition like a wet floor,

How courts in Illinois value personal injury cases varies from situation to situation. There isn’t a universal formula to determine the value of your case, as every instance comes with its own specific details. However, understanding the factors that influence compensation can help you get a clearer picture of what you might be able to recover. When it comes to

A wrong-way crash on I-57 in Markham left an Illinois State Police trooper and two individuals hospitalized with serious injuries after a high-speed, head-on collision involving a vehicle fleeing police. The crash occurred just after midnight near the 159th Street exit, and has since resulted in multiple felony charges.

Many victims can sue after a sexual assault in Illinois. The belief often exists that all sexual misconduct incidents can only be processed through the criminal justice system. The truth, however, is that various state laws allow you to bring a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator or an entity whose negligence resulted in your assault. A successful civil lawsuit can

Illinois doesn’t follow the one bite rule for dog bites. Instead, it follows a strict liability standard, meaning a dog owner is liable for the injuries his or her dog causes, regardless of the pet’s previous behavior. Dog bite incidents can be physically and emotionally traumatic. A solid understanding of Illinois dog bite laws is essential to building a compelling

Building code violations create unsafe conditions, such as inadequate lighting, uneven flooring, dangerous stairways, defective or missing handrails, unsafe balconies, and leaky pipes, that can lead to slip and fall accidents and injuries. Building code violations can subject the responsible parties to liability for the resulting damages. Proving the existence of a building code violation can strengthen your slip and