Unsafe Premises - October 14, 2021

38-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At River North Condo Building Gym In Chicago COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2021) – A man was seriously injured after being stabbed inside of his River North condo gym at River Plaza, 405 North Wabash. Chicago police officials are saying that the incident took place around 5:30 a.m….

Unsafe Premises - October 13, 2021

Lorene Gerken Died In Accident Involving Falling Tree At Rockford Mobile Home Park WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS (October 13, 2021) – A woman identified as Lorene Gerken has tragically died in an accident after a tree fell on top of her mobile home on South Main Street. Rockford police officials are saying that the accident took…

Unsafe Premises - September 25, 2019

We have plenty of sports fans in and around Chicago. There is no denying that. However, have you ever wondered what happens in the aftermath of a foul ball injury? Recent Foul Ball Injuries We have all seen cases on the news over the last few years in which a major league player hits a…

Personal Injury,Unsafe Premises - September 18, 2019

If you have a swimming pool in Illinois, you need to understand the laws regarding keeping it safe. You have a legal responsibility for keeping all areas of your property safe, regardless of whether you are a business owner or you own a private residence. Illinois Premises Liability Laws The main laws that regulate pools…

Unsafe Premises - September 11, 2019

Whenever you go somewhere, the first and last place you usually see at that location is the parking lot. Parking lots are one of the most commonly visited places for everyone, even though we rarely think about them. For every one visit you make to a store or other property, that is two visits to…

Personal Injury,Unsafe Premises - June 28, 2019

Even when leashed, animals can pose risk to those around them. Pets that aren’t used to being around others, or get anxious around other animals, are a threat because their behavior is unpredictable. Even well-trained dogs can attack others when overwhelmed by their environment. In cases of dog-related accidents, not all injuries sustained are severe….

Automobile Accidents,Defective Products,FAQ,Horwitz Horwitz and Associates,Injured on the Job,Nursing Home,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Products Liability,Union,Unsafe Premises,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.

All Others,Automobile Accidents,Defective Products,FAQ,Horwitz Horwitz and Associates,Injured on the Job,Nursing Home,Personal Injury,Union,Unsafe Premises,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.

All Others,Automobile Accidents,Defective Products,FAQ,Horwitz Horwitz and Associates,Injured on the Job,Nursing Home,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Products Liability,Unsafe Premises,Workers' Compensation - April 13, 2016

  What Juries Do Not Know 99% of trials in personal injury cases are about insurance.  What juries do not know, is that the true battle is between the injured individual and the insurance carrier who represents an individual or corporation who is being sued.  The jury is led to believe that the Defendant is…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Unsafe Premises - April 4, 2016

A winter wonderland can quickly produce conditions that result in slip and fall accidents. Injuries, from falling on wet floors from snow tracked in by customers of retail stores skyrocket. But you’ll be surprised to learn how limited the liability is for store owners when falls on ice and water occur on their property. While…