7 Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases
Car Accident,Defective Products,Dog Bites,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Truck Accident,Work Injury -
May 18, 2021
Nobody expects that they will sustain an injury when they go about their daily activities. Unfortunately, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of individuals, businesses, or entities in Illinois cause significant injuries to others. There are countless ways in which personal injury cases arise in this state. However, we have found that…
Work Injuries and Third Party Claims
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Union,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation -
August 25, 2017
Jay R. Luchsinger, a partner and personal injury attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: When can there be a third party claim in a construction case? Well, in a construction injury case under Illinois law, if you’re say working for subcontractor A you are not allowed…
Determining Value in Personal Injury Cases
Defective Products,FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Union,Workers' Compensation -
June 27, 2017
Clifford W. Horwitz, a principal partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Does using an attorney bring any value to my case? From Clifford Horwitz: You have to use an attorney. unless it’s a small claims case.
The Famous McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit
Catastrophic Injury,Defective Products,Personal Injury -
March 16, 2017
Insurance companies attempting to deprive millions of justice in court rooms The McDonald’s coffee case is flaunted as the poster child for “frivolous lawsuits”. Insurance companies and corporations pushing tort reform commonly rally behind and argue the legal system is “out of control”. The insurance companies spend millions promoting misconceptions about tort cases to promote…
What Should I Expect from My Attorney?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Union,Workers' Compensation -
January 11, 2017
Jay R. Luchsinger, a partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: What should I expect from my attorney? Well, you should expect someone who works for you.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Illinois
Car Accident,Defective Products,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Truck Accident,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation,Wrongful Death -
April 4, 2016
Losing a loved one is a tragedy that no one should have to endure. When that loss is caused by the negligence of another, the aftermath can be even more traumatic. Although no amount of compensation can undo the emotional hardship, a Chicago wrongful death attorney may be able to help.
An American-Made Cigarette Lighter Caught Fire in My Hand
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: On the 31.05.01 I had a serious accident involving a cigarette lighter from an American manufacturer. After following careful refuelling instructions, the whole lighter burst into flames, severely catching my left hand on fire in the process. The injuries I received to my left hand were that severe that it required emergency medical attention…
I Fell in a Government Bathroom. Can I Sue?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall -
August 31, 2015
Question: Would like to know if I can sue the government for unsafe premises? I fell in a bathroom.
Is My Cell Phone the Cause of My Problems?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: I have had a cell phone since 1998. It’s my only phone so I’ve used it a lot. I started off with a large clunky one that would get hot after using it for more than a few minutes. For the first few years I never really thought about it hurting me, but…