Tag: Personal Injury

Illinois Automotive Defect Lawyer When a vehicle's design or one of its components fails, the consequences are not measured in fender benders. They are measured in spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, severe burns, and wrongful death. The Illinois automotive defect lawyers at Collins Law Grou...

Spine injuries are among the most serious and life-altering injuries a person can suffer. Unlike a sprain or strain that heals with time, a true spine injury, particularly one involving disc damage, vertebral fractures, or spinal cord trauma, can permanently change the way a person lives, works, and...

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court handed down one of the most significant trucking liability decisions in decades. The ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, No. 24-1238 is a 9-0 decision that reshapes how injured victims can pursue compensation after a catastrophic commercial tr...

Not every serious crash in Illinois involves a semi-truck. Utility vans, service trucks, delivery vehicles, buses, and specialized work vehicles cause some of the most severe injuries we see, often because they're driven for hours on tight schedules, operated by companies carrying substantial commer...

Many accidents on the road involve more than one car, especially accidents that occur in hazardous winter conditions or on the highway. These multi-car accidents often result in more serious injuries and greater liability than two car crashes. Pileups that involve a commercial truck often cause the ...

Many of us love our furry friends and would never expect a dog to hurt us. Unfortunately, however, dog attacks do happen, and the resulting injuries can be serious. So, who is liable when a dog bites someone? In many states, owners are only responsible if they have a reason to believe that their dog...

Halloween is a time of year that many people–adults and children alike–look forward to. It’s an exciting time of year with lots of fun things to do, from Halloween parties to haunted houses to trick-or-treating. However, it’s also a dangerous time of year. What Makes Halloween Dangerous? Itâ...

As Illinois moves into phase 3 of COVID-19 reopening, traffic is making a big comeback. You may have noticed that the roads are more crowded, the parking lots are a bit fuller, and the expressways feel more like they did in January and February. If you’ve noticed an uptick in traffic, you’re not...

Winter is upon us; bringing with it lots of holiday spirit, warm drinks, and outdoor sports. As fun as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling may be, these activities can be extremely dangerous for both beginners and those who are more advanced. When people are properly trained and are using safe pr...

If you are taking Zantac, you should be aware that the FDA and the European Union are investigating whether the heartburn medication, as well as generic versions of the drug, contain high enough levels of the cancer-causing agent NDMA, (N-Nitrosodimeethylamine), to pose a danger to patients. Zantac,...