It’s a new year, and it’s also a great time to look at your car insurance policy. Why? Your auto insurance policy protects you and your family’s financial future in the event of a catastrophic car accident. Certain policies offer different protections. 3 Car Insurance Policies You Need to Review Today In this article, we’ll…

Did you know that, under Illinois law, if you lose over $50 “by gambling” to another person, you can sue to recover the money?  Under §28-8(a) of the Criminal Code, the loser of a bet “may sue for and recover the money…in a civil action against the winner thereof, with costs, in the circuit court.” …

On June 18, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court found that a paramedic driving an ambulance without a patient on a non-emergency trip was not covered by the immunity provision of the state’s Emergency Medical Services Systems Act.[1]  The Court found that the immunity typically provided to paramedics when rendering medical care does not necessarily apply…

According to the Chicago Tribune, the City of Chicago will participate in another electric scooter program this summer. The Tribune reports that the program is being reinstated, despite a “controversial” trial last year. Also, the city will have four times as many electric scooters compared to the previous year, and they will be citywide. Chicago…

When we evaluate potential vaccine cases, our team at Shannon Law Group likes to look at the potential client’s medical records. In vaccine cases, the medical records play a crucial role in proving a client’s entitlement to compensation, as well as to our own assessment of a petition’s reasonable basis. Obviously, in certain scenarios, we…

In the several months that this novel coronavirus has plagued our country and the world, we’ve learned that the virus has particularly devastating effects on a couple of vulnerable groups: the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Many people who make up those vulnerable populations reside in nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout…

On Friday, May 22, 2020, the Illinois General Assembly approved a bill that lowers the burden of proof for essential employees who contracted COVID-19. This bill makes it easier for them to receive Workers Compensation benefits. This will be the very first bill from the legislature special session that will go to Governor Pritzker’s desk,…

Each week of this global pandemic, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) releases updated data on COVID-19 cases and deaths throughout the state. The IDPH is also responsible for governing nursing homes in Illinois and releases nursing home-specific data. Large Portion of COVID-19 Illinois Deaths Linked to Nursing Homes At this time, the total…

Traffic signs and lights can alleviate some of the confusion at an intersection. However, there are a still number of issues even if an intersection is equipped with traffic control devices.  Driving through a traffic light is something drivers do so often that it might be easy to overlook some of the potential dangers. Here…

Across the world, businesses have lost billions of dollars in revenue. Millions of businesses are at risk of closing permanently. Millions of people are out of jobs.  In earlier posts, we have discussed the potential for claims under business interruption coverage in commercial insurance policies for businesses forced to close their doors due to the…