Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared & Stay Safe
Thousands of people will take to the roads to travel during this Holiday season. Unfortunately, inclement weather, crowded roads, and alcohol-related incidents have made the holidays some of the most dangerous and deadly times to be on the roads. In 2015, 355 people died on New Year’s Day, 386 on Thanksgiving Day and 273 on […]
Independence Day Safety Tips for a Fun & Safe Fourth of July Holiday
It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever you have planned, I want to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Here are a few safety tips that can help keep Independence Day fun and safe for everyone. FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest […]
H.R. 1215 – Closing the Courthouse Doors to Victims
The American Association for Justice reports H.R. 1215, the massive medical malpractice bill that also applies to nursing home and drug and device cases, will be debated on the House floor next week. This is the bill that caps non-economic damages at $250,000, eliminates joint liability for economic and non-economic loss, caps attorney fees, has […]
How Long After I’m Injured Can I File My Lawsuit?
If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, there is a time limit to bring a lawsuit. The statute of limitations in Illinois varies depending on the type of case and injury you have suffered. The statute of limitations sets the time limit you have to hire an attorney and file […]
John Risvold Joins The Collins Law Firm P.C.
John Risvold joined The Collins Law Firm in 2017 as an associate trial lawyer. As a trial lawyer, John handles personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, environmental and other catastrophic injury cases. John works exclusively for victims and consumers to ensure they get the justice they deserve. He has tried cases to verdict in the […]
What To Do When Meeting With Your Attorney
You were the victim of someone else’s negligence, you’re hurt and probably upset, you called friends or family who referred to a trial lawyer. The lawyer tells you they would like to meet and discuss your case. Now what do you do? Meeting with an attorney can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here’s a guide to […]
Red Cross Safety Tips For The 4th of July Holiday
It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever people have planned, the American Red Cross wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe. “We want everyone to have a great holiday, and a safe one,” said Alison […]
PCBs & Chemical Safety: Chemical Safety Bill Could Help Protect Monsanto Against Legal Claims
Yesterday a jury in St. Louis, MO awarded $17.5 million in damages to three plaintiffs and assessed $29 million more in punitive damages against Monsanto and three other companies in a suit here alleging negligence in the production of PCBs. Despite this verdict on behalf of injured plaintiffs, chemical safety in America is on precarious […]
Forced Binding Arbitration & Access to Justice
Imagine you sign a contract for a cell phone. You agree to pay $50 per month. At the end of the month you get your bill and it’s $200 instead of the agreed upon amount. Now, imagine you’re one of 10,000 customers that the phone company has done this to. You meet with a lawyer, […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries on the Playground
Playgrounds aren’t always fun and games according to a new study. Researchers found that children are increasingly being diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after a run-in with playground equipment. Researchers from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control looked at injury rates for kids under 14 from 2005 to 2013 and determined that there […]