http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/ Published by Robert Kreisman en-us 2012-02-09T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/02/cook_county_jury_finds_for_dri_1.html When it comes to car accident lawsuits, a jury will very rarely reward a driver for engaging in dangerous behavior. This trend held true in the motorcycle accident case of Edward Utterback, Janette Simons v. Dawn Isenhart, 09 L 15849.... Auto Accidents Robert Kreisman 2012-02-09T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/02/36m_settlement_in_charter_bus.html Driver fatigue is a leading cause of roadway accidents which could have been easily avoided if the driver had only gotten enough sleep. For this reason, all commercially licensed truck and bus drivers are required to log both their driving... Bus Accidents Robert Kreisman 2012-02-08T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/02/city_of_chicago_to_pay_525000_1.html In a case of police brutality, the City Council of Chicago will pay a $525,000 settlement to the family of an autistic boy. Oscar Guzman, a minor, was chased and clubbed by police in a case of mistaken identity. The... Police Abuse Robert Kreisman 2012-02-02T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/02/illinois_appellate_court_holds_3.html When completing a business contract, it is important to make sure that you satisfy all the requirements as stated. Even if someone verbally tells you to waive one of the requirements, in the end you might be the one who... Business litigation Robert Kreisman 2012-02-01T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/insurance_company_owed_duty_to_1.html The Illinois Appellate Court recently ruled on a spoliation claim in a product liability lawsuit arising out of a 2004 car accident. The trial court had ruled that the insurer for the defendant vehicle salvage company did not have to... Insurance Claims Robert Kreisman 2012-01-30T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/texting_driving_and_causing_ac_1.html Cell phones have made it easier for people to stay connected and to access data while on the go. However, cell phones can cause car accidents, whether the driver is using them to talk or to text. And while many... Auto Accidents Robert Kreisman 2012-01-27T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/illinois_appeals_court_ruled_i_1.html In law, jurisdiction refers to the right of a court to enter judgment on a particular case. Because different courts must follow different laws, decisions of jurisdiction are extremely important in a case's potential outcome. Take for instance the product... Helicopter Crashes Robert Kreisman 2012-01-25T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/no_bad_faith_for_insurance_com.html It is common knowledge that insurance companies tend to drag their feet when it comes to paying out on insurance policies. Therefore, there are laws in place to prevent insurance companies from acting in bad faith and requiring them to... Insurance Claims Robert Kreisman 2012-01-23T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/8_million_jury_verdict_for_bri.html In a high-risk industry like construction, following correct safety procedures is extremely important. An unsafe work site may not only lead to a construction worker injuring themselves, but could also cause injuries to others. When construction workers cut corners on... Construction Accidents Robert Kreisman 2012-01-18T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2012/01/illinois_supreme_court_settles_1.html It is fairly common for companies to include a non-compete clause in their employee documents, which generally prohibits individuals from competing against the company during the course of their employment. However, this does not prevent some employees from violating these... Business litigation Robert Kreisman 2012-01-16T12:00:00-06:00