Category Archives: General
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse Nursing home abuse is a huge problem in America. Every year, many nursing home residents over the age of 60 suffer harm because of abuse or neglect. In fact, nursing home abuse has become so common that attorneys have made it an area of expertise. So, what exactly is nursing home… Read More »
Crucial Steps To Take After a Truck Accident
Due to the considerable difference in size and weight, accidents involving trucks are deadlier than other traffic-related accidents. According to the National Safety Council, in 2019 alone, more than 5,000 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash. Also, in the same year, more than 117,000 large trucks were involved in accidents resulting in… Read More »
Some Crucial Information About Truck Accidents in Illinois
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 4,100 people died in large truck accidents in 2019 alone. 16% of the people who died were truck occupants, 67% were passenger vehicle occupants, and 15% were pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. Additionally, according to the IIHS, the number of people who died in truck… Read More »
Illinois Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
After suffering an injury in an Illinois accident because of another party’s negligence, you can obtain compensation from the negligent party by filing a personal injury claim. When it comes to personal injury claims, there are several things you need to understand and comply with to ensure you protect your legal right to compensation…. Read More »
Dos and Don’ts After a Champaign Auto Accident
Unfortunately, car accidents usually happen without warning, and after a car accident occurs, those involved are often left wondering what they should do next. Despite whatever you might feel after being in a Champaign auto accident, especially after being in one because of another party’s negligence, you need to remain aware of your reaction…. Read More »
First Federal Execution in the United States since 2003
Federal Crimes – Death Penalty -In 1996, Daniel Lewis Lee and his accomplice, Chevie Kehoe, tortured and murdered a family of three Jewish descent in Searcy County, Arkansas. They were found guilty of several offenses, including three counts of murder on May 4, 1999, by a jury in the U.S. District Court for the… Read More »
April is Second Chance Month
One of the several reforms that are needed to the criminal justice system is the opportunity for those individuals with a criminal record to successfully reenter and remove collateral consequences of a conviction. Attorney Baku Patel has long been a strong supporter and advocate to expand Second Chance programs to include expanding expungement eligibility… Read More »
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Baku Patel As One Of Its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers In Illinois
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Baku Patel of Patel Law in Urbana has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff test Lawyers in Illinois, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive… Read More »
Breaking News: The FDA Is Requesting Removal Of All Ranitidine Products (Zantac) From The Market
If you used Zantac or other ranitidine tables (prescription or over-the-counter), then you or your loved one may be entitled to compensation. Please call Zantac injury lawyer Baku Patel at Patel Law, P.C. at (217) 384-1111 to schedule a free consultation. On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it… Read More »
Impact Of The Coronavirus To The Criminal Justice System
Impact of the coronavirus to the criminal justice system – The coronavirus outbreak and pandemic has altered the lives of millions of Americans across the country. Children can longer attend school, adults are not allowed to go to work, the economy is heading toward (if not already there) a major recession, and many other… Read More »