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Coronavirus Raises Business Insurance Questions: Does COVID-19 Qualify as Property Damage for Illinois Businesses?
We may be seeing just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our country’s businesses and financial systems--to say nothing of the escalating strain on our healthcare system. Businesses are...
Have a Personal Injury Case? Beware of What You Post on Social Media
People post pictures and videos of themselves and others on the Internet all day, every day. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are ingrained parts of a large segment of our society. While it helps people stay connected,...
Coronavirus Outbreak Is Changing The Way Uber and Lyft Do Business
The global coronavirus pandemic continues to significantly affect every single industry. Earlier this week, rideshare giants Uber and Lyft suspended their carpooling service options in response to federal and local governments’ “social distancing” guidelines. UberPool and Lyft shared-ride services match...
Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be covered under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?
The COVID-19 Virus has spread to all 50 states. As of March 19, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 10,442 cases and 150 deaths in the United States. Facing the threat of a quick-spreading...
Bayer Moves Closer to Settling 1000s of Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Bayer has reached a tentative agreement with several law firms that collectively represent tens of thousands of plaintiffs with active lawsuits. These lawsuits allege that Bayer’s Roundup (Bayer bought Monsanto, the manufacturer...
What Should I Expect During Rehab for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Many of our clients and our client’s families wonder what kinds of treatment are available for Traumatic Brain Injuries. The road to recovery can be a long one. For our clients, we want our clients to receive the best care...
Driverless trucks are coming to a highway near you
On March 15, 2020, 60 Minutes ran a story about the future of driverless autonomous trucks. You can see the story here. Spoiler Alert: Driverless trucks are coming, and they are coming soon. Some companies estimate that they will have...
U.S. Courts Now Holding Uber And Lyft Responsible For Their Drivers’ Actions
Since their inception, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have stated that their drivers are not their employees, but rather independent contractors. Why? By taking this position, Uber and Lyft avoid taking responsibility for their driver’s actions when they cause...
What Happens To My Case Now That The Illinois Courts Are Closed?
Update (5/26/2020): On May 20th, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an order allowing courts to reopen for in-person appearances on June 1, 2020. The chief judge of each county will be responsible for adopting a schedule that appropriately allows...
More Pedestrians Are Dying in Car Accidents Today Than in 2009
Today, over 50% more Americans are dying in car vs. pedestrian accidents compared to 10 years ago. In 2009, there were just 4,109 pedestrian fatalities across the U.S. While that number is still high, it was low compared to...