When you have been injured in an accident, your life is forever changed. No matter how much you want to go back to the way things were before, it is impossible to do so. And yet, that is exactly what the legal system pretends it is able to do — put you in the position…
Continue reading…Who Pays If I Need Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery may still be a taboo topic in Hollywood, but it is something the Stein & Shulman team commonly discusses with our Chicago area clients. At Stein & Shulman, we help the victims of car accidents, dog bites, workplace accidents, and other personal injuries make the case that the cost of any plastic surgery…
Continue reading…Three Most Serious Injuries After a Head-On Collision
All types of motor vehicle accidents have the potential for causing catastrophic and life-threatening injuries. However, head-on collisions can be extremely dangerous. The injuries from a head-on collision can cause debilitating conditions. Working with an Illinois personal injury attorney can help you recover maximum compensation for head-on collision injuries. Three Common Injuries Caused by a…
Continue reading…Why Getting Put On The Injured List Is Not Considered A Workplace Injury
The 2020 baseball season was supposed to be one for the history books. The Cubs were scheduled to play a series in London against their archrivals, while the White Sox were all set for the first ever MLB game at the storried Field of Dreams. Then the pandemic hit. Spring Training was called off, and…
Continue reading…What Do Ships, Elevators, The L & Amusement Park Rides Have In Common?
What do ships, elevators, the L, and amusement park rides have in common? Under Illinois law, they are all considered “common carriers.” This means they all have a special responsibility to protect the people that choose to ride on them. Although your safety is not guaranteed when you get on a bus or take out-of-town…
Continue reading…I Got COVID-19 At Work. Can I Sue?
Numerous Chicago area residents have contacted our office in recent weeks wondering whether their employer can be held responsible for their coronavirus diagnosis. Unfortunately, our answer to these inquiries is every lawyer’s favorite answer — it depends. It depends because this is a shifting area of law, and each individual’s situation is different. It is…
Continue reading…Don’t Let The Coronavirus Prevent You From Seeking Compensation
Our lives have been turned upside down by this virus, which has taken so much from all of us. We are grieving lost loved ones. We are worried about those who have survived, but still have lingering symptoms that impact their quality of life. We long to return to the way things were. How the…
Continue reading…Mistakes That Can Harm Your Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois
Mistakes That Can Harm Your Lawsuit – What You Should Know to Protect Your Legal Rights Personal injury lawsuits provide a way for injured victims to pursue compensation when they have suffered harm because of another’s negligent conduct. However, when pursuing legal action, accident victims should know that their life becomes an open book. Insurance companies and…
Continue reading…Teen Tragically Killed While Unloading Railcar in Aurora, Illinois
Our fatal railyard accident lawyers in Chicago report that a teenager was tragically killed in an accident that occurred while he was unloading a railcar in Aurora, Illinois.
Continue reading…Metra Rail Transit System Accident Injury Lawyers in Chicago
Our Metra Rail Transit System Accident Injury Lawsuit Lawyers in Chicago discuss personal injury or deaths while riding Metra or while waiting for a Metra train in Chicago, Illinois.
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