Personal Injury

Insurance companies in Chicago, IL, don’t explain to you that their goal is to settle your claim for as little as possible and that a recorded statement can be used against you. They won’t tell you that seeking immediate medical attention and hiring a lawyer can help you secure a higher settlement. They won’t say they will employ various delay

Non-consensual sexual exploitation using AI-generated deepfakes is already happening. When AI tools like Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, a generative AI product developed by xAI, are used to sexualize real people without consent, the harm is immediate, personal, and legally actionable under existing Illinois law.

Forty-three nursing homes and care facilities across central Illinois received fines from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) after violating state and federal laws. When state health inspectors document violations serious enough to warrant fines, particularly those linked to resident deaths or injuries, families have legal options.

According to local reports, a Union Pacific freight train recently struck a landscaping truck at the Safe Street crossing just north of Locus Street in Elgin. One person died, and two others were rushed to the hospital. In the days that followed, officials added temporary stop signs and required train crews to “stop and protect” the area before crossing. These

After an injury, victims often wonder, “Who is liable for injuries in retail stores?” Illinois premises liability law places legal responsibility for injuries sustained by customers on the party who failed to maintain reasonably safe standards. Liable parties include property owners, third-party contractors, and property management companies.

The common hidden hazards that lead to parking garage injury claims in Chicago, Illinois include reckless driving, distractions, poor signage, wet surfaces, and inadequate security measures. Liable parties can include the driver, property owner/manager, business owner/manager, or a government agency. Your claim must meet four legal elements to be eligible for compensation. These elements include duty of care, breach of

If you or a loved one gets hurt on vacation in Chicago, various parties could be legally responsible under Illinois premises liability law, including hotel management, staff, and Airbnb hosts who fail to create and maintain a safe environment for occupants.

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.