http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/ en-us 2008-08-21T12:20:30-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/man_files_chicago_personal_inj.html A Chicago personal injury lawsuit has been filed against a Chicago restaurant. The personal injury lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff got a 9-foot tapeworm after eating undercooked fish in the restaurant. The Chicago personal injury lawsuit seeks $100,000 in damages.... Products liability levinperconti2 2008-08-21T12:20:30-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/is_your_safety_belt_fitting_yo.html Wearing your seatbelt properly is an important part of operator and passenger safety and has been proven effective in reducing personal injury in car accidents. 1. The lap belt should be worn across the hip bones - never be positioned... Motor Vehicle Accidents levinperconti2 2008-08-20T02:22:57-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/your_safety_illinois_safety_be.html In order to avoid extreme damages from car accidents, it is imperative that people wear seatbelts. In Illinois, seat belts must be worn by all drivers and front seat passengers age 8 and over even if the vehicle has air... Motor Vehicle Accidents levinperconti2 2008-08-19T22:17:26-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/motorcyclist_in_critical_condition_after_motorcycle_accident.html A man was driving his motorcycle east on Chicago Avenue in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, when he struck a vehicle making a left hand turn. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, is currently in critical condition... Motor Vehicle Accidents levinperconti2 2008-08-19T17:47:49-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/case_law_update_federal_tort_c.html The recent decision in Gil v. Reed, No. 06-1414 (7/23/08) declared that an earlier District court decision where summary judgment was granted to Defendant prison officials in regards to a FTCA and a Section 1983 claim was erroneous. The Plaintiff... Tips for Lawyers levinperconti2 2008-08-19T10:53:44-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/case_law_update_uninsured_moto_1.html The recent decision of Clayton v. Millers First Insurance Companies No. 5-07-0061 (July 25, 2008) declared that an earlier trial court decision was erroneous when summary judgment for the Defendant insurance carrier was granted. The trial court decision wrongfully declared... Tips for Lawyers levinperconti2 2008-08-19T10:52:10-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/consumers_at_risk_by_recalled.html The number of recalled products has increased in the past few years, but often times notice that an item is defective never reaches the owner. It is likely that many recalled goods are still on the road or in one’s... Products liability levinperconti2 2008-08-18T00:00:33-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/court_ruling_prevents_injured.html A recent Michigan Supreme Court decision threatens to hinder the process of workers’ compensation that has sought to help employees injured on the job. The Michigan court added new requirements to receiving workers’ comp benefits, including a heightened evidentiary standard... Workers' Compensation levinperconti2 2008-08-17T21:07:59-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/nail_salon_cited_for_workers_c.html A sting operation was conducted at a nail salon which led to five citations for workers’ comp violations. The operation was conducted to enforce laws concerning workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The operation was in response to complaints of businesses failing... Workers' Compensation levinperconti2 2008-08-17T21:05:42-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/2008/08/lawsuit_filed_after_propane_bl.html Residents affected by a recent propane blast have filed a class action personal injury lawsuit against the propane company for the effects that the blast has had on them. Many personal injuries have been sustained as a result of the... Land Owner liability levinperconti2 2008-08-17T18:25:06-06:00