When the roads are caked in ice and snow, it’s always best to stay home. But what if you have to go out and trek through the storm? Unfortunately, winter weather conditions often cause dangerous roads and highways. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association (NHTSA), there were 440 fatal crashes and an…

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…

According to recent statistics, about 95% of lawsuits are settled before going to trial in the United States. In Illinois, the percentage jumps to 98%. This means that just about 1 in 50 cases will be resolved in court. As such, settlement is the most common way to be compensated for a personal injury case…

When a potential client contacts us, they often ask, “Do I have a case?” In reality, they’re asking, “Do I need a lawyer for my case?” Most of the time, they have never been in a situation where they need legal counsel, so they want to make sure if their personal injury claim would fare…

  Our team at Shannon Law Group, P.C. is working hard to prepare for upcoming trials. Preparation for trial begins the day a client hires us to represent them.  From day one, our job as trial lawyers is to compile evidence to support a jury verdict in favor of our clients. Between that day and…

Yes, you can sue your doctor for failure to diagnose a medical condition in Illinois. Read this article to learn more about: Failure to diagnose medical malpractice claims Common ways doctors can misdiagnose patients What you need to prove a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois How long you have to file a lawsuit in Illinois…

The summer is here, and many of us are ready to dust off the power tools and finally tackle that long-postponed home improvement project.  Hand and power tools are a common part of our everyday lives and are present in nearly every industry. These tools help us to perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult…

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…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation that creates and maintains a tremendous amount of highway safety data for the federal government. Recently, the NHTSA has released its preliminary Q1 2020 traffic crash fatality projections. Americans are driving less, but traffic fatalities have increased Their early…