Warmer weather has finally arrived here in Chicagoland – it’s the time of year when many of us start flocking to swimming pools for fun in the water. Whether you are enjoying a pool at a hotel, at a public space, or in your own backyard, it’s … [Read more...]
When a trip and fall in a public place or in another person’s house leads to serious injury, call our Chicago Premises Liability Attorneys today at (312) 957-4166.
How Safe Is Your Deck Or Balcony?
Did you know that thousands of people throughout the U.S. are injured every year due to the collapse of decks and porches? In fact, a study by the Customer Product Safety Commission found that 33,000 deck collapse injuries happened over a period of … [Read more...]
Handling Trip and Fall Cases for the Elderly
We represented a woman in her 80s who tripped and fell on some construction equipment while shopping in a grocery store. She broke her shoulder requiring surgery and rehabilitation. Handling a personal injury case in Chicago for an elderly person … [Read more...]
Avoid Injuries While Hanging Christmas Lights
More than 15,000 people were seen in emergency rooms across the country for decorating-related injuries Once again we have arrived at the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas season lights up our neighborhoods with icicle lights, dancing Santa … [Read more...]
Dancer Dies When Piece of Equipment Falls
A young dancer, just beginning his career in the US, was struck and killed by what Chicago Police called a “steel aerial aerobics ring” on January 13th, the Chicago Tribune reports. Marco Antonio Huicochea Gonzàlez, who had just joined the dance and … [Read more...]
Slip and Falls in Restaurants as a Patron
Slip and falls can result in serious injuries that require serious medical attention. Slip and falls in restaurants are a mainstay of slapstick comedy, but in real life they are often anything but funny. You may have suffered serious injury, … [Read more...]
Who is Liable in a Food Poisoning Case?
According to the CDC, foodborne pathogens result in nearly 50 million illnesses, 130,000 hospitalizations, and up to 5000 deaths a year. If you suffered food poisoning as a result of a food-borne bacterium or other contaminant, you may be able to … [Read more...]
