Car Accident,Child Injury,Personal Injury - November 22, 2019

If you are a parent or regularly transport younger kids around in your vehicle, then you want to ensure they are safe. Illinois has laws in place regarding the use of car seats and booster seats. These laws can be confusing, especially when it comes to parents knowing when to graduate their child to a…

Child Injury,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury - October 25, 2019

Our kids are going to be in and around the roadways. Whether they are walking to school, to a friend’s house, or to the library, you want to make sure they are safe. As adults, we have learned the basics of pedestrian safety, but the roadways are filled with distractions for children. By teaching them…

Child Injury,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - September 4, 2019

School is back! Okay, that can be taken as either a statement of relief or panic, depending on your situation. Yes, the kids are back in school and once again out of your hair for much of the day. However, as parents, we now have a whole new round of safety concerns to deal with….

Catastrophic Injury,Child Injury,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - April 19, 2019

Playgrounds are an essential part of any neighborhood and an important part of growing up in Illinois. Playgrounds provide seemingly limitless opportunities for children to play, get exercise, and experience freedom of imagination outdoors. However, it is important for parents and teachers to keep an eye out for faulty equipment, surfaces, and other factors that…

Child Injury,Personal Injury - November 12, 2015

  Birth Injury v. Birth Trauma v. Birth Defect The Center for Disease Control and Prevention report, Expanded Data from the New Birth Certificate, lists 1,188 significant birth injuries among 2,073,368 births. A significant birth injury was defined as skeletal fracture(s), peripheral nerve injury, and/or soft tissue/solid organ hemorrhage which requires intervention. Other studies, such…

Child Injury,Dog Bites,FAQ,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: My daughter was bitten by a dog. We are waiting for a settlement. So far the medical expenses have been $1300.00. A future plastic surgery will cost $5000.00. This will require two surgeries. What should I expect in a settlement? They say it will be in one lump sum. Isn’t the norm to…

Child Injury,Dog Bites,FAQ,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

  Question: My daughter was bitten in the face by a dog when she was 5. The owners of the dog were renting their home at the time and didn’t have insurance. Our attorney at the time said we should wait until our daughter was old enough to file her own lawsuit. She will turn…

Child Injury,FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - August 31, 2015

  Question: My son was in the hospital for 7 days because he got hurt during an after- school activity. He almost lost his spleen. There is always supposed to be supervision, and there was none to be found. Can I sue the school for neglect? Can I hold them accountable for medical and pain…

Child Injury,Defective Products,FAQ,Premises Liability - August 31, 2015

  Question: Our son, Connor, likely ingested several long pieces of plastic from a play yard several months ago. He was given treatment at Children’s Memorial, and although the doctor found nothing in his airway/trachea, she averred the product represented a choking hazard. We have made a demand letter to the retailer, and several followup…

Child Injury,Defective Products,FAQ,In the News - December 9, 2013

This year’s toy recalls for excessive lead and other hazards are down, but consumer advocates warn that potential dangers to children remain on store shelves. In the last few months U.S. Public Interest Research Group went into major retail and discount stores and found several toys with high lead levels and several toys that could…