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Cancer is a devastating and deadly disease. One of the most frustrating aspects of cancer is that it’s almost always curable when caught in its earliest stages. Once the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes and then to other organs in stages three and four, it is typically terminal. Unfortunately, even when an individual…

We are at our most vulnerable when unconscious and incapacitated during surgery, placing our trust, health, and very lives into the hands of a surgeon and their surgical team. Unfortunately, sometimes a surgeon or medical team makes a serious error during surgery, resulting in irreparable harm. While not all adverse surgical outcomes are medical malpractice,…

Smith LaCien LLP, a leading Chicago-based personal injury and mass tort law firm, is proud to announce that Matthew S. Leonard has joined the firm as its newest litigation attorney. Leonard, a former three-year law clerk with the firm, focuses his practice on representing individuals and families affected by catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death….

Before a patient can receive crucial treatment for an illness or injury, the medical provider must first make a prompt, accurate diagnosis of the patient’s condition. Sadly, a study of critically ill patients from medical facilities across the country revealed that nearly 25% of respondents experienced a delay in the diagnosis of their illness. Three-quarters…

When we consider medical care, we think of procedures, bandages, medical tools, and injections. A less obvious but tremendously important aspect of patient care is medical record-keeping. While record-keeping occurs behind the scenes, it’s crucial to ensure safe and effective patient care. A medical record error, oversight, or omission can result in significant harm to…

CHICAGO – Smith LaCien LLP, a personal injury law firm, has once again been ranked by Best Lawyers in America® as a Best Law Firm® in 2026. Smith LaCien was recognized regionally as a Tier 1 firm in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Aviation – Plaintiffs, Mass Tort Litigation/ Class…

Illinois is one of only 22 states that require uninsured motorist coverage (UM) as part of the standard minimum auto insurance package carried by all licensed drivers. This coverage offers many benefits that protect drivers after an accident in fault-based insurance states, such as Illinois. The state’s modified comparative negligence system under Illinois 735 ILCS…

Smith LaCien – Trial Lawyers LLP has been recognized in Jury Verdict Reporter’s annual Settlements Report as one of the Top 5 plaintiff’s injury law firms in 2025 with settlements of $96.5 million. Its largest settlement was for $30.5 million, awarded to the family of a construction worker who died from injuries sustained on the job….