In the United States, someone dies every 30 minutes in an alcohol-related crash; someone is non-fatally injured every two minutes. Drunk driving can lead to both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Additionally, the business that sold alcohol to the drunk driver may be held liable if it served the driver when he or she was visibly intoxicated. This, however, does not take any responsibility from the driver who drove while intoxicated. If you have been in an accident involving alcohol or drugs, seek the help of an attorney who will explain your legal options.
Wrongful Death
Any product can theoretically be found at the center of a products liability lawsuit, but in practical terms, it needs to be a product that can inflict harm or wrongful death on someone from malfunction or misrepresentation, such as in a car accident caused by a tire defect. Our defective products lawyers in Chicago frequently find themselves handling cases involving the following types of products...
Traffic Violations
Sometimes the at-fault driver is more than merely negligent; he or she may have acted recklessly or even intentionally. A reckless driver acts with conscious disregard for the probable consequences of the driver’s actions. Road rage incidents often involve reckless behavior, and they can escalate into intentional behavior. Road rage in particular can be extremely dangerous, leading to injuries and criminal charges. Generally, aggressive drivers are a serious threat to safety. Speeding and taking other risks contributes significantly to highway and other fatalities.
Theft
Assault
Assault and battery — two intentional torts that involve improper contact with another, without permission or consent or the threat of such contact
The main reason workers compensation is so effective at compensating injured employees is that questions of fault or negligence never enter into the equation. An employer pays into a workers compensation insurance policy from which employees are compensated should they be injured on the job. But the insurance company in question could still try to minimize the settlement with the employee to reduce the impact on their bottom line. A reputable Chicago workers compensation attorney can help by presenting your case to the insurance company, thus maximizing your settlement for personal injuries that may include the following...
When someone owns a business or a property, the law holds that person to a certain standard of care regarding that property. He or she has a duty to keep that property in a safe condition so as not to injure customers or visitors. Someone who is injured by slipping and falling or due to other unsafe conditions may have a valid legal case against the owner of the property under premises liability law. Such cases can be exceptionally difficult to prove in court, but they are far from impossible when you have the right legal representation. If you or someone you love feels he or she may have a valid premises liability case in the state of Illinois, contact a Chicago slip and fall attorney at The Law Offices of Newman, Boyer & Statham, Ltd. today.
Property Damage
A traffic accident involving a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, semi-truck or other commercial truck can result in serious physical injury and property damage. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. It is important to contact an experienced truck accident attorney to discuss your case as soon as possible.
At The Law Offices of Newman, Boyer & Statham, Ltd., we know that most personal injury cases, both in the state of Illinois and across the country, stem from motor vehicle accidents. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 281,788 crashes involving motor vehicles on Illinois highways in 2011, killing 918 people and injuring an additional 84,172 people.
Medical Malpractice
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals owe their patients a duty of care. That is to say, they owe their patients the same level of competent care that any other reasonable, similarly trained professional would provide under the same circumstances. Most such professionals honor this duty. But when medical caregivers fail to do so, the results can be damaging, tragic and irreversible. If you or someone you love has suffered injury or harm due to medical malpractice, you have the right to seek compensation for the resulting damages. Contact the medical malpractice lawyers in Chicago and Tinley Park at The Law Offices of Newman, Boyer & Statham, Ltd. to learn more.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
A physical disability can be an exceptionally difficult obstacle to live with. In many cases, someone who suffers from such a disability finds it difficult or impossible to earn a sufficient living. But for Americans who face such issues, federal programs administered by the Social Security Administration such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) exist to help them meet their financial needs. It is not always easy to qualify for benefits, however. An SSDI application requires extensive detail and must be completed correctly for authorities to accept it. If you or someone you love plans to seek SSDI or SSI benefits in the state of Illinois, do not risk going it alone.
Dog Bites
In general, the answer to this question is yes. An owner of a dog, or any animal for that matter, may be held liable for injuries the animal inflicts on others. However, the ease with which a plaintiff can win a
For more than 30 years, Mr. Newman has actively practiced law with various law firms specializing in personal injury, workers compensation, products liability, malpractice, probate and estate planning, corporate, real estate, banking laws and civil litigation. In 1991, Mr. Newman co-founded the law firm of The Law Offices of Newman, Boyer & Statham, Ltd.