Personal Injury

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.

The main difference between criminal charges and civil claims for sexual assault in Chicago, Illinois, lies in the initiator and goal of the two distinct proceedings. The state’s prosecution office initiates criminal proceedings against the perpetrator with the aim of imposing punishment. The punishment can be in the form of fines, jail time, probation, or

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