Underride Accidents: Understanding the Risk of Trucks Parked On the Roadside

It’s a common sight on highways across America, especially in the evenings as truck drivers pull off to the side of the road to sleep for the night. The line of 18-wheelers parked along the shoulder, often without their lights on. Unfortunately, tr… Read More
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Defense Strategies for Your Bad Faith Claim

A bad faith insurance lawsuit arises when an insurance company denies a policyholder’s valid claim without a reasonable basis, or fails to properly investigate the claim in a reasonable amount of time. A bad faith claim for insurance arises between… Read More
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How to File a Wrongful Death and Injury Lawsuit for a Fire Accident

Every year, more than 1 million explosions and fires cause wrongful death, burn injuries, injuries from smoke inhalation, and property damage throughout the United States. Burn victims who were injured in a fire accident or explosion are often left w… Read More
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Swimming Accident: Drowning or Near-Drowning Claims

For many people, swimming pools mean relaxation, fun, and time splashing with friends or lounging by the pool. But the fun can quickly turn to tragedy when someone is injured or killed in a swimming pool accident. When someone is injured or dies in a… Read More
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Emotional Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes

When we think of nursing home abuse, we often think of negligence or physical abuse. Common injuries that result from physical nursing home abuse include bruises and broken bones as a result of falls, malnutrition or dehydration, and bedsores. But em… Read More
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Medical Malpractice Among Top 5 Causes of Death in the U.S.

According to a 2016 Johns Hopkins study, medical malpractice deaths are the third leading cause of death in the United States. The study’s authors define medical errors as those caused by inadequately skilled practitioners, errors in judgment, inad… Read More
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Opioid Lawsuits Target Big Pharma

The opioid crisis has ravaged the country since 2010, and the court system is finally catching up. The Midwest was particularly hard-hit, and trial lawyers from across the country have filed lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies in an effort to h… Read More
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Dangers of 18-Wheeler Blind Spots

Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial vehicles are a critical part of our economy. They allow us to transport products across the state and around the country. But a loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and the results of a… Read More
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What to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer During a Consultation

No one plans to be injured in an accident. As a result, most people have not given much thought to hiring a personal injury lawyer and the questions they need to ask. If you or someone you love was hurt in an accident, you may feel like your world ha… Read More
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Legal Malpractice — Conflict of Interest

A lawyer must be diligent and zealous in his representation of his clients. Anything that could make the lawyer anything less than zealous and dedicated could be considered a conflict of interest and should not be undertaken. If a lawyer represents a… Read More
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