Can I Sue for Foul Ball Injuries?
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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…
Illinois Pool Laws
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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…
Common Parking Lot Injuries
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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…
Can You Sue for a Minor Dog Bite?
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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….
Determining Value in Personal Injury Cases
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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.
What Should I Expect from My Attorney?
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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.
What Juries Do Not Know – The Truth About Insurance and Trial Lawyers
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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…
The Season of Slip and Fall Injuries
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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…
I was Shopping at a Chicago Store when a Very Large, Heavy Book End/Door Stop Fell on My Baby Toe
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August 31, 2015
Question: On June 3, I was shopping at a Chicago store when a very large, heavy book end/door stop fell on my baby toe. The display shelf was loaded with them items, and the ones at the front of the shelf were protruding over the edge. I was not carrying any bags, just a…