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Some jobs are more dangerous and have a higher risk of fatal injuries than others. You may think that being a firefighter, police officer or construction worker is the most dangerous, but in Illinois at least, work that requires driving a small or large truck to deliver goods is number one. According to the Bureau…

Lawyers in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit know that reaching a settlement or verdict in their case requires significant human and financial resources and patience while cases wind their way through the civil justice system. In January, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that should limit delays and encourage wrongdoers to seek…

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that occurs in newborns who suffer oxygen deprivation and decreased blood flow before their birth. Children with HIE often have developmental delays, feeding problems, trouble breathing, seizures, low muscle tone and other issues. An estimated 2 to 9 live births out of 1,000 are HIE-related births. Between…

When other Illinois drivers make poor choices while behind the wheel, innocent people can suffer. This includes drivers and passengers as well as others outside of the vehicle, such as first responders and road workers who are near the road. As noted by our injury lawyers in Chicago, you may be someone impacted by negligence…

If you spend much time on the highway, you know that nothing is quite as frightening as a semi-trailer barreling along at 80 mph. The federal government has long tried to require speed limiters on large trucks that would hold their speeds to a set level — probably 68 mph or lower. Yet no rule…

CHICAGO, February 22, 2021 – Chicago trial lawyer Todd A. Smith, a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP, a personal injury law firm, has been named by Lawdragon to the 2021 Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, an honor given to lawyers who have achieved the highest level of success Considered among the most respected…

CHICAGO, February 16, 2021 – Brian LaCien, a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP, has been listed by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Super Lawyer in their 2021 edition – covering all practice areas. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2011. Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers in each state, using criteria…

The  colossal crash on an icy Texas interstate near Fort Worth, which involved over 130 vehicles and left six people dead and dozens injured, was one of numerous tragic roadway accidents that occurred during a ferocious winter storm last week that pummeled parts of the U.S. rain, sleet and snow. One of the worst crashes…