Barrington Train Accident: Robert Scheurich Dies After Metra Train Hits Crashed Car
Accident News | Barrington, Il A 77-year-old man died after a Metra train struck a vehicle that had become trapped
Person Dies After Sedan Crashes Into Light Pole Near CTA Bus Stop in Beverly, Chicago
A person died after a sedan crashed into a light pole near a CTA bus stop in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood
Family of Chicago Letter Carrier Killed in Hit-and-Run Demands Justice
Accident News | Chicago The family of a Chicago letter carrier killed in a July hit-and-run is calling for justice
Coroner Identifies Smithfield Foods Worker Who Died After Workplace Incident in Monmouth, Ill
Accident News | Monmouth, Ill A 44-year-old Monmouth man died early Monday morning following a workplace incident at the Smithfield
Bicyclist and Child in Bike Trailer Injured in Crash With Pickup Truck in Batavia, Il
Accident News | Batavia, Illinois A bicyclist and a child riding in a bike trailer were injured after a pickup
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Dan Ryan Expressway Crash; NB Express Lanes Reopen
Car Crash News | Chicago, Il One person was killed and another injured in a crash on the Dan Ryan
Injured First Responders in Illinois: Legal Options
Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and police hurt on the job in Illinois often have more than workers’ compensation. Learn how third-party injury claims work, what the fireman’s rule does and does not bar, and what you can recover.
Chicago Winter Car Crashes: Injuries & Who’s Liable
Snow and ice cause some of Chicago’s most severe crashes, but bad weather is not a legal excuse. Learn why winter wrecks cause worse injuries, who can be held liable, and how Illinois fault rules apply.
Hospital-Acquired Infections: When It’s Malpractice
Not every hospital infection is malpractice, but many are preventable. Learn the common types of hospital-acquired infections, when an infection crosses the line into negligence in Illinois, and how to prove it.
The Illinois Certificate of Merit in Malpractice Cases
Illinois requires a certificate of merit before most medical-malpractice cases can proceed. Here is what 735 ILCS 5/2-622 requires, who must review your case, the deadlines, and what happens if it is missing.
Drug & Alcohol Testing After a Truck Crash in Illinois
Federal law requires drug and alcohol testing after many truck crashes, on a strict timeline. Here is when testing is mandatory, the 2-hour and 32-hour windows, and why the results can decide a truck-accident case.
Illinois SB 714 Auto-Insurance Reform: What It Means
Illinois SB 714 gives the state new power over auto-insurance rates starting in 2027. Here is what the law actually changes, what it does not, and what it means if you are hurt by an underinsured driver.