Posted on April 28, 2025 in Car Accidents

There were 299,133 motor vehicle crashes in Illinois in 2023. Those accidents injured 96,419 people and killed 1,240. That means over three people lost their lives each day. We hope you never have to experience the devastation of losing a loved one in a car crash. However, it could happen, and you need to know what to do. Our determined Rockford, IL wrongful death attorneys can help you get justice by forcing the at-fault party to pay you the compensation you deserve.

What Can Cause Fatal Car Accidents?

Some crashes are unavoidable. For example, a deer can run onto the road directly in front of you, leaving you unable to avoid hitting it. An estimated 94 percent of accidents, however, are caused by negligent driver errors. Recognition errors, which include distractions, inattention, and inadequate surveillance, are the most common critical driver mistakes, accounting for 41 percent.

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 Posted on April 08, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

Anyone who has spent time in a hospital can attest to the relief they felt when they were discharged and allowed to go home. Even those staying in a hospital for a short time can quickly start to feel homesick and grow tired of the bustle and noise of a busy hospital. Although they can be uncomfortable, hospital stays are often a requirement for patients needing round-the-clock care for more serious illnesses and injuries.

Early hospital discharge can lead to worsened medical conditions and unnecessary pain and suffering. Those that result in injuries to the patient can often open the door to medical and hospital malpractice claims. If a premature hospital discharge harmed you, our skilled Rockford, IL medical malpractice attorneys will investigate, gather evidence, and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.

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 Posted on March 31, 2025 in Motorcycle Accidents

According to Statista data from 2022, there were an estimated 291.539 motorcycles registered in Illinois. That same year, there were 2,395 motorcyclists injured and 145 killed in Illinois crashes. Although the 2023 Illinois motorcycle crashes produced only 2,373 injuries, the number of deaths rose to 168.

Motorcycle accidents affect many lives. Riders can be badly hurt, especially if they are not wearing helmets. Some people mistakenly believe that injured bikers cannot file a compensation claim unless they were wearing a helmet, but that is not necessarily true. To find out if you qualify to file a claim, your best bet is to call our office and speak with one of our knowledgeable Rockford, IL motorcycle accident attorneys.

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 Posted on March 18, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

Doctors must complete a bachelor’s degree, finish medical school, then complete a residency program. Depending on whether the physician chooses a specialty, the schooling and training usually take several years. Residencies for internal and family medicine take around three years, while cardiac surgery and neurosurgery training can last as long as a decade. With all that education and training, we expect doctors to provide high standards of care.

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms affect around 900,000 Americans annually, with as many as 100,000 dying as a result. Cerebral embolisms, while rarer, can cause strokes, brain damage, paralysis, and death. Many embolisms are preventable through appropriate medical treatment, and others can be treated effectively after they develop. When medical negligence is a factor in the harm a patient sustains from an embolism, a skilled Rockford, IL medical malpractice attorney can help you collect the maximum compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on February 26, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

Approximately 50 million surgical procedures are performed annually in the U.S. While most doctors are committed to the careful practice of medicine according to the highest standard of care, doctors are human and can make mistakes. Sometimes these are genuine mistakes of fact, while other errors are the result of careless mistakes, faulty hospital record-keeping, or practicing under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

One of the most serious kinds of medical malpractice happens when a surgeon removes the wrong organ or limb, or mistakenly removes an organ or limb that should not have been removed. As difficult as it may be to believe that such a thing could happen, these types of surgical mistakes are not infrequent. Cases like this can result in severe life-long injuries and changes to patient quality of life, including the need for ongoing medical care or job loss. If you believe that a surgeon wrongfully operated on you, it is important to take action right away by consulting with an experienced Rockford, IL medical malpractice attorney.

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 Posted on February 13, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

In the womb, unborn babies float in amniotic fluid. This fluid contains nutrients, helps the fetus’s lungs develop, assists with temperature regulation, and cushions the baby to protect against injury. Although fetuses urinate in the womb, they usually do not defecate. Meconium, a baby’s first stool, usually passes in a bowel movement within a few hours of birth. However, some fetuses do pass meconium into the amniotic fluid before birth.

When a baby inhales a mixture of amniotic fluid and meconium, whether before birth or during labor and delivery, meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) can occur. Physicians should be aware of this possibility and be prepared to administer various treatments for the condition. When MAS is not diagnosed or properly treated, the infant can suffer long-term or permanent harm; it can even be fatal. Proving that medical negligence caused your baby’s MAS can be challenging, but you could receive much-deserved compensation for multiple damages. You need an experienced Rockford, IL birth injury lawyer with focused knowledge about MAS to help you get optimal results.

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 Posted on January 31, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

Did you know the human body contains more than 7 trillion nerves? From controlling muscles and body functions to sensing things like temperatures, pain, and pressure, each nerve has a function. Whether discussing a major nerve bundle or a tiny peripheral nerve, any nerve damage can have profound consequences.

While nerve injuries often result from trauma like sports injuries or car accidents, surgeons can also cause nerve damage that significantly affects the patient’s life. If you suffered a nerve injury from a preventable surgical error, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim. Partnering with an experienced Winnebago, IL medical malpractice attorney can maximize your compensation.

What Are Motor, Sensory, and Autonomous Nerves?

Consider that the central nervous system, which consists of the spinal cord and brain, sends and receives messages constantly. Outgoing messages, transmitted through motor nerves, give instructions, such as to move your arm or keep it still. Incoming messages are sent from sensory nerves to inform the central nervous system of current conditions and stimuli, such as pain, heat, or vision. Autonomous nerves control involuntary bodily functions, including digestion, blood pressure, breathing, and other unconscious processes.

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 Posted on January 16, 2025 in Personal Injury

While the brain is one of the most important organs in the body, it is also one of the most sensitive. Even though the skull provides protection for the brain, there are many ways that serious brain injuries can occur, and they can drastically impact a person’s health and well-being. When brain injuries occur because of someone else’s intentional act or negligence, you may qualify for compensation.

What are the most common causes of brain injuries? How do I know if I have a valid case? What if I did not realize I had a serious brain injury until long after it was sustained? Will I get a large payout? Our experienced Rockford, IL brain injury attorneys can explain your legal options and work diligently to maximize your compensation.

How Do Brain Injuries Occur?

Many of the most serious brain injuries involve trauma, such as a blow to the head. These traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can occur in various situations, including:

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 Posted on December 26, 2024 in Catastrophic Injuries

Winnebago County has major industrial activity, from Multi-Conveyor LLC and Winnebago Motorhome Factory to Oshkosh Designs and Collins Aerospace. Industrial accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and death, whether in manufacturing plants, food processing operations, logistics and distribution warehouses, or construction sites. When these injuries are sustained because of someone else’s negligence or intentional act, victims or their families could receive compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death action.

Cases involving catastrophic injuries and fatalities are complex, and you need to choose a competent Rockford, IL personal injury attorney to get the best possible results. We will aggressively pursue the highest available amount of compensation on your behalf.

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 Posted on December 10, 2024 in Wrongful Death

Losing your spouse can be one of the most devastating experiences you face. If the death was caused by someone else, whether intentionally or through their negligence, your distress can be compounded by anger and a desire to make sure justice is served. 

Although no amount of money can replace your spouse, holding the at-fault party fully accountable can give you a sense of closure and the funds to compensate for your losses. If you believe your spouse died a wrongful death, speak with an experienced Rockford, IL personal injury lawyer who can aggressively pursue the maximum amount of compensation available.

What Is Negligence in Wrongful Death Cases?

Drivers, physicians, property owners, employers, and other parties typically have a legal duty to use reasonable care to reduce the likelihood of accidents, incidents, and injuries. Negligence is when a party behaves carelessly in a way that endangers someone else. As it is the basis for many wrongful death and personal injury claims, victims generally need to demonstrate that the guilty party was negligent by proving the following:

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