This past week, our lawmakers in Springfield at last took steps to stem the tide of violence and injury in Illinois’ nursing homes. Our Chicago personal injury attorneys applaud the legislature for enacting this important law. Over the past year, this epidemic of injury and death has been brought to light by an investigative series… Read More
Tractor-Trailer Truck Accidents – An Experienced Lawyer Helps Determine Causation
As with all motor vehicle accidents, there various causes of truck accidents — some purely accidental, some caused by carelessness or recklessness. Some of the less innocuous causes of truck accidents, which may form the basis for a personal injury negligence action, include driver fatigue, overloaded trucks, improper truck maintenance (by the tuck driver, trucking… Read More
Truck Accident Law: Lawyer’s Overview of the Federal Trucking Regulations
Illinois Truck Accident Lawyers and attorneys involved in truck accident litigation nationwide must have a firm understanding of the various applicable state and Federal Trucking Regulations. The federal regulations appear in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 C.F.R. §§ 350-399). The federal regulations govern all vehicles involved in interstate traffic. These regulations are extensive… Read More
Highest Jury Verdict Ever Reported in Illinois for Soft Tissue Damages to Elderly Plaintiff
Top Chicago Truck Accident Lawyers – Passen & Powell recently secured a jury verdict for its elderly clients, which set a new record as the largest verdict ever recorded in Illinois for “soft tissue” injuries to a plaintiff older than 60-years-old. On March 25, 2009, a Cook County, Illinois jury returned a verdict of $610,000 in favor… Read More
Top 10 Things To Do If You Are In A Car Accident: Advice From A Personal Injury Lawyer
This advice from Top Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers applies if you have been involved in an any type of motor vehicle accident. 10. Seek Medical Treatment Ok, you’ve just been in a car accident. Assuming you’re still conscious, the first thing to do is relax and assess your physical condition. If the accident is serious… Read More