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The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association supports an important bill that, when signed into law, will protect Illinois workers who suffer or die from exposure to toxic substances regardless of where they are working. Senate Bill 328, a measure approved by the General Assembly and awaiting the signature ofGov. JB Pritzker, would help an injured individual seeking justice in an Illinois court ensure that all responsible parties…

Many car accident victims feel confident filing a car accident claim for compensation for their damages against a careless or reckless driver who caused an accident. After all, if the accident was the other driver’s fault, there should be no problem recovering full compensation for damages like medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering…

Brady, the nation’s leading gun violence prevention organization, and co-counsel Chicago personal injury law firm Smith LaCien LLP recently filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County against a gun dealer, Range USA, for failing to appropriately train, supervise, and monitor their employees to detect, stop, and report straw purchasing activity. The Complaint in Carlson v. Shorewood Operations, including video evidence, is available here. Because of Range’s refusal…

During an illness or after an accident, we place tremendous trust in our doctors, anticipating that they will treat our health and lives as carefully as they would their own. Unfortunately, sometimes medical providers fail to live up to the standard of care accepted by the medical community, with devastating results to patients, including injuries,…

Illinois lawmakers recently approved bills aimed at improving road safety, preventing cheating on Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exams, and modernizing state operations. These measures reflect a commitment to safer roads and more efficient government services. Road Safety for All Ages One key initiative is House Bill 1226, which seeks to enhance road safety by raising the age at…

You would think that the number of traffic fatalities on Chicago streets declined after the pandemic, but no. They rose from 115 in 2019 to 175 in 2024, according to the data. In many neighborhoods—especially in the Chicago Lawn District—fatal crashes remain alarmingly frequent. The district alone has recorded more than 10,000 crashes annually since 2021 and over 80 traffic-related deaths in the past six and a half years. …

Did you know that New Jersey is among the most PFAS-contaminated (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) states in the U.S., partly because the chemicals were first developed there in the 1930s? This historical legacy continues to shape environmental and legal battles in the state today. 3M Settlement in New Jersey Last week, 3M reached a significant settlement with the State of…

It’s not uncommon for someone to underperform on the job, but doctors are held to a higher standard. Underperformance in the medical field can lead to a patient’s worsened outcome or death. When a doctor/patient relationship has been established, the doctor must meticulously assess the patient, perform appropriate diagnostic tests, accurately interpret the test results,…