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At Shannon Law Group, P.C., our experienced attorneys take on some of the most complicated and serious injury cases. Our blog covers important information to help you and your family through your unique situation, whether you’re living in Illinois, Wisconsin, or Washington.

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Why You Should Audit Your Auto Insurance Policy in 2025

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…
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What Traffic Light Signals Really Mean at Illinois Roadway Intersections

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…

Major Ruling in Talcum Baby Powder Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson faces over 16,000 lawsuits nationwide related to baby powder products contaminated with talcum powder.  These lawsuits allege that for over 40 years, Johnson & Johnson has known that its products have been linked to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. However, J&J chose not to warn the public about its dangers.  Women who use…
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3 Most Common Types of Bike Accidents (+ 5 Bike Safety Tips Just for You!)

As the weather warms up in Illinois, more and more people take their bicycles out of storage and onto the street. We have handled a number of cases for injured bicyclists.  Due to the lack of protection for a bicyclist, bicycle accidents are particularly dangerous. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, over 3,000 crashes…
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Will It Hurt My Case if I Am Not Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet?

Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable and thrilling way to get to work or enjoy cruising through the neighborhood. Regardless of the length of your trip, you should always comply with the proper safety precautions to avoid getting injured in an accident. Head injuries are very common in motorcycle accidents, and they can be…
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Hernia Mesh Implant Recalls and Complications

One thing is true: nobody wants to have a hernia. It “occurs when an organ, intestine, or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.”1 A hernia is most likely to happen in the abdominal wall, but it can also occur in the groin area. Unfortunately,…