Personal Injury
Motor Vehicle Crashes
A motor vehicle crash can change your life in an instant. Whether you or a loved one have been injured or killed in an auto accident due to the recklessness or negligence of another driver, our attorneys are here to help. You may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages by making a claim with the at fault driver’s insurance carrier or by filing a personal injury lawsuit. In Illinois, there is a statute of limitations, meaning there is a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Consult with our experienced personal injury attorneys who can help guide you through the process of obtaining compensation and ensuring that your rights are protected.
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
According to estimates, over 47 million American households that have at least one dog in the home. As such, dog bites and attacks are a common occurrence. Dogs of any breed can bite or attack, leading to serious injury. If you have been injured in a dog bite or animal attack, contact our experienced attorneys to help you seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, disfigurement, scarring and any other injuries.
Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Under no circumstances should your loved one ever be subjected to mistreatment while in the care of a nursing home or assisted living facility. Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious issues that require detailed investigations, sensitive handling, and aggressive advocacy for those among our most vulnerable population. If you suspect that your loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse or neglect, it’s important to act quickly. Illinois has a set of strict and complex laws that set the standards for the operation and management of nursing homes in Illinois. These laws are designed with the intent of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of nursing home residents. Some of the types of abuse and neglect most often reported include:
- Violence, Physical Assault and Sexual Assault
- Dehydration and malnutrition
- Bedsores, pressure ulcers, open wounds on the skin, craters and deep wounds affecting muscles, bones, tendons and joints
- Falls leading to potentially serious or fatal injuries
- Medication errors, including the failure to administer a needed medication or administering the wrong medication/dosage
- Wandering or Elopement
If you suspect nursing home neglect or abuse, contact our law firm to help you navigate the complexities often presented in these cases. Our attorneys can help you take the necessary steps to protect your loved one and seek justice on their behalf.
Rideshare Assault and Abuse
Rideshare companies, like Uber and Lyft, market their ridesharing services as a safe, convenient mode of transportation, and have become a popular choice of transportation. However, reports of passengers being subjected to sexual violence, physical assaults, and abuse by their rideshare drivers have been on the rise. Legal action can be brought against the driver directly, and in many cases, against the rideshare company for failing to take appropriate action to prevent such incidents. If you have been a victim of assault or abuse while using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, contact our office to speak with one of our qualified attorneys to help discuss your options.
Sexual Assault and Abuse
Overcoming the physical and emotional trauma of sexual assault and abuse can be difficult and intimidating. Survivors of sexual assault can be faced with one of the toughest moments of their lives when they seek to confront their abusers. While criminal proceedings may lead to criminal charges against an abuser, criminal proceedings do not award damages to survivors. A civil claim or lawsuit can help survivors recover monetary compensation to help them overcome the trauma of sexual assault, a life-altering event that can change a person physically, mentally and financially. Survivors of sexual assault often seek therapy to overcome the traumatic experience, suffer lost wages, incur medical bills, and have ongoing pain and suffering. Getting help from the right type of lawyer that understands the complexities of these cases is crucial to helping a survivor navigate the difficult journey of holding their abusers accountable.
