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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois?
If you’ve recently been injured in a slip and fall accident or a car accident, you might be concerned about how much time you have to file your personal injury lawsuit. Every state has a statute of limitations that limits how long you have to file a claim. In Illinois, the statute of limitations… Read More »
Understanding Illinois Comparative Negligence Rule for Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you’ve been recently injured in a car accident or a slip and fall accident, are you still allowed to file suit even if you’re partially at fault? Yes, you may still have a case, even if you are partly to blame for the accident. You just need to prove that you were less… Read More »
Illinois Woman Shot at Bar Files Premises Liability Lawsuit
A Joliet woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit under a theory of negligent security after she was shot in the shoulder inside the Terrace Inn Lounge on Gardner Street. According to the plaintiff’s lawsuit, on May 29, 2023, the Terrace Inn sold John Foster, an allegedly intoxicated person, a large quantity of alcohol…. Read More »
Joliet Slammers Sued After Child Struck in the Head with a Baseball
It used to be that you could not sue baseball teams for injuries that occurred with foul balls striking onlookers. Every individual in the stadium assumed the risk of being struck by a baseball simply by attending the game. However, more effort has been placed into protecting fans from foul balls in recent years,… Read More »
Starbucks Sued in Illinois Slip and Fall
An Illinois woman has filed a personal injury slip and fall lawsuit against a Starbucks nestled within a Target. The plaintiff is suing both Starbucks and Target for injuries she sustained during the slip and fall alleging both negligence and premises liability. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff suffered severe and permanent injuries, physical… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Illinois DOC After Death of Inmate
The family of a man who died while in custody has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections. The 51-year-old man died while requesting medical attention for his medical condition. According to the family, the actions of the defendants breached the duty of care the state owes to prisoners in… Read More »
Family Sues Car Wash, Driver After Fatal Accident Claims 14-Year-Old’s Life
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash outside of an Illinois car wash has filed a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit against the car wash and the father of the 16-year-old driver who allegedly caused the accident. According to the lawsuit, the victim (decedent) was on the sidewalk… Read More »
Family of Baseball Coach Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Collision with Tractor-Trailer
An Illinois trucking company is being sued by the estate and family of a beloved baseball coach who lost his life in a 3-vehicle accident. One person was killed and two others were injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, a pickup truck, and a car. The decedent was driving his pickup truck when… Read More »
Jury Delivers $495M Verdict in Baby Formula Lawsuit
A jury delivered a $495 million verdict on behalf of a plaintiff over allegations that Abbot Laboratories’ cow milk baby formula can damage a baby’s intestinal tract. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff’s infant daughter developed a dangerous condition known as NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) after receiving Abbot’s Similac brand formula while in a neonatal… Read More »
Illinois Man Injured in Pit Bull Attack
A 62-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by a pit bull in Alton. According to reports, the man sustained injuries to his arms and legs. He was working on his vehicle when the incident occurred. The incident began at about 1:40 p.m. when the victim, who was working on his car, was… Read More »