... an automobile vs. motor scooter collision which took place on June 25, 2008. Our client was riding his motorized scooter westbound on Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, Illinois. The car in front of him had stopped to make a left turn and then came to a stop behind the car stopped in front of ... due to the accident. The case was filed in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. If you have been injured in a Chicago area motor vehicle accident, contact Abels & Annes for a free consultation.
July 3, 2009 08:15 am
... suing the school, a number of high school football coaches, and four former teammates for Chicago personal injury. Shinas, now 25, says the emotional pain and psychological trauma from ... guilty to disorderly conduct. Shinas says he waited until now to file his Chicago hazing lawsuit because his two brothers were at the high school and he wanted ... Local, June 29, 2009 Ex-prep football player sues over 1999 hazing, Chicago Sun-Times, June 30, 2009 StopHazing.org Related Web Resources: Inside Hazing ...
July 2, 2009 12:38 pm

Dramatic attorneys

(First Impressions)
... … let's recall some of the worst legal characters - lawyers and judges - in TV and movies. In recent years, consider the attorneys of "Boston Legal" - bad attorneys or just overly zealous and quirky? How about Jim Carrey's character in "Liar, Liar." Richard Gere's Billy Flynn in "Chicago." Although I haven't watched it, Glenn Close's Patty Hewes in "Damages" is a supposedly revered litigator … one that also is being investigated ...
July 2, 2009 11:38 am
... for cheaper coverage and, in some cases, even cancel their insurance. The Chicago car accident attorneys at Abels & Annes urge motorists to carry as much uninsured or ... of up to $1,000 and license suspension of up to 6 months. Chicago car accident attorney Dave Abels was recently interviewed about the new law and blogged about ... someone you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a Chicago car accident, the attorneys at Abels & Annes urge you to speak with a qualified personal ...
July 2, 2009 07:24 am
... mortgage lenders. Professional National Title Network PNTN is NOT CLOSED and is not in financial trouble (that I am aware of anyway), but its underwriter, The Florida based Attorney's National Title Fund may have been. attorney-agents were notified this week that the ... from reputable companies. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns about your title insurance provider or your Chicago area closing. I will be happy to be of servicecontact mike: mwass@wasserlaw.net www.wasserlaw.net
July 2, 2009 02:47 am
... well as some outposts in Europe. And it includes a legal services section that is getting increasing traffic from lawyers looking to snare web-savvy clients. According to the article, written by Ed Finkel, the Chicago site had over 100 attorney ads posted on a single day in April, 2009. Jonathan Stein, an Elk Grove, California solo, has been posting on the site for three years. Stein claims that he gets 5-10 calls ...
July 1, 2009 11:46 pm
... by refusing to submit to a lawfully requested BAC test. Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti will not reveal the location or locations of this weekend's operation in an attempt ... Refusal DUI Weekend scheduled in McLean County. I even mentioned that State's Attorney Barsanti had recently lost a contempt of court battle stemming from a refused search ... does not believe Illinois law allows force. I guess State's Attorney Barsanti will not rest until it's agreed that anyone accused of a DUI can ...
July 1, 2009 09:19 pm

Nurse’s Assistant Pleads Guilty to Abusing Patient

(Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog)
... patient by striking their buttocks. The patient was bruised and "visibly shaken by the event" but "wasn't seriously injured physically." The nursing home had dismissed the employee once the report of elderly abuse was entered. The assistant's name will put her on a registry prohibiting her from working at any care facility accepting Medicaid for at least five years. Nursing home abuse can occur everywhere, including Chicago, Illinois. To read more about the physical abuse, please click the link.
July 1, 2009 04:12 pm
... in the GM bankruptcy process… will not buy their cars until these families are protected, [and] will not stop speaking up until GM takes full responsibility for injuries caused by all GM cars." Hurley, McKenna & Mertz in Chicago handles product liability cases against automakers when severe injuries are involved. I feel strongly as both an American consumer and a personal injury lawyer that filing for bankruptcy should not give companies a free ticket to abandon those previously injured by ...
July 1, 2009 01:54 pm
Swine flu has struck firms. It has struck a district attorney's office. Even though it's summer, the nasty virus has now invaded at least one law school. This year, a few Duke University Law School students are summer camp counselors ... NC 27708 14 flu cases at Duke Univ. summer camps [Charlotte Observer] Earlier: Swine Flu in the Bronx D.A.'s Office Breaking: Swine Flu at Mayer Brown (Chicago) Sponsored Topics: DukeUniversity - North Carolina - United States - Education - Colleges and Universities
July 1, 2009 10:09 am
Two men were caught under a Metra train in Chicago on June 30th. The train accident occurred when the two men attempted to cross the tracks as the crossing gates were coming down. The train tried to stop to avoid them, but in its sudden stop it ended up pinning them under the train. One of the victims that was pinned in this pedestrian accident was killed as a result of the personal injuries he sustained and the other victim was seriously injured. The first victim was pronounced dead at the ...
July 1, 2009 09:31 am
... to order them without a buyer's cash in hand. Real estate agents and attorneys representing clients - on both sides of the deal - and loan officers will all have to ... loan officers (c) who communicate regularly and reliably with their borrowers, attorneys and agents. Sellers, attorneys, agents, and title companies will be happy too. Let me know if you have any questions about the new regulations or how they may impact your Chicago-area home deals (or your client's deals as well). I can also help ...
July 1, 2009 05:51 am
... labor certification applications for foreign workers in the entertainment industry shall be filed by employer with the CNPC at the following address: Chicago National Processing Center Office of Foreign Labor Certification U.S. Department of Labor 844 North ... us to schedule your initial consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer today. Our immigration law attorneys represent clients in Woodbridge, Manassas, Stafford, Alexandria, Arlington, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Fairfax and all of ...
July 1, 2009 05:38 am
... . A press conference is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the initiative, according to a statement from McLean County State's Attorney Bill Yoder on Tuesday. Expected to be in attendance will be Yoder's office, Illinois State Police, McLean County sheriff's department and ... the law specifically detail what will happen to the individual's driving privileges if they refuse. If State's Attorney Yoder is right then the laws cited above make no sense. Anyone else find it ironic that State's Attorney ...
July 1, 2009 03:08 am

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines July 1, 2009

(New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library Blog)
... s favor". Court says 'Civil Action' lawyer had right to see fellow attorneys "Jan Schlichtmann didn't violate state law when he sued his fellow ... book and movie "A Civil Action," had sued to try to recover $9 million in lost legal fees." Chicago changes settlement terms in cop cases "The City ... agreed to change the terms of its standard agreements this month under a pact reached with a University of Chicago law professor, Craig Futterman, who has represented plaintiffs in such cases." THE PRACTICE ...
July 1, 2009 01:34 am
... to get her to change her mind about transferring her child to a better place. That was a criminal act. She should consult with an attorney. Second, the child's mother can also file a complaint with the state department of health stating all of the facts. ... .com Order Ballard Medical Products Extension Set Gastrostomy Tube … Text of new Illinois medical malpractice reform law Debunking the Chicago Medical Malpractice Crisis Dissent Of Man Law Blog: Long Island Legal News - May 2009 is there really ...
June 30, 2009 08:31 pm
... home. Unfortunately, Luzella Wade could not recover from her injuries, and wrongfully died. Her attorney Steven Levin filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family in Cook County for the wrongful death of their mother. However, the story goes deeper, when the Chicago Reporter investigations revealed that this type of nursing home negligence occurs more in black nursing homes than those in white. In fact, Illinois has the highest ...
June 30, 2009 08:02 pm

I-55 Illinois Car Accident Leaves One Dead

(Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
A Chicago man was killed when he lost control of the car he was driving and got into a car accident on I-55 late on the evening of June 29th. The driver lost control of his car and drifted off onto the shoulder of the interstate and the vehicle ended on in a ditch after rolling over twice. The victim died of blunt force trauma and alcohol is suspected to have been involved in the car crash. No one else was involved in the car accident. For more information on this car accident, click here.
June 30, 2009 07:01 pm
... Out of Here!" 2. What's your official title and what does it mean? Manager, International Corporate Services, Really Big Accounting Firm, Chicago (new title effective 1 July). I suppose it's pretty self explanatory; I was already managing people, projects, and client relationships ... a good read).Similar Posts: Getting To Know You Tuesday: CPA Mom (Angela) Getting to Know You Tuesday: Sheryl Schuff Getting to Know You Tuesday: Kelly Phillips Obituary: William M. Goldstein, Philadelphia Tax Attorney
June 30, 2009 06:57 pm
... workers' compensation benefits that you are owed. Willows orchard worker killed in tractor accident, ChicoER.com, June 30, 2009 Worker's leg crushed in road milling accident, The Herald-Mail, June 30, 2009 3 Workers Dead at Waste Plant in Queens, NY Times, June 29, 2009 Related Web Resources: Illinois Industrial Commission Our Chicago workers' compensation law firm would like to offer you a free case evaluation today. Contact the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, PC today.
June 30, 2009 04:27 pm
 
 

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