Defective Products - September 1, 2023

Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) televisions have become one of the most sought-after types of televisions in the United States in recent years. Unfortunately, OLED defect issues continue to be a cause for concern. Although there may be several advantages of OLED, the risk of burning and other technological defects could be considered a significant drawback….

Consumer Law,Defective Products - May 24, 2023

Are you experiencing symptoms such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or redness or swelling of the eye? You may have been infected with Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), a bacteria recently found in bottles of artificial tears and lubricant eye drops. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of several eye products: EzriCare…

Defective Products - May 5, 2023

Taking an RV out on the open road for a road trip vacation is a dream for many, but these dreams can quickly become nightmares due to some of these common RV problems. At best, you could be stuck on the side of a road with no help for miles; at worst, an RV problem…

Car Accident,Defective Products,Dog Bites,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Truck Accident,Work Injury - May 18, 2021

Nobody expects that they will sustain an injury when they go about their daily activities. Unfortunately, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of individuals, businesses, or entities in Illinois cause significant injuries to others. There are countless ways in which personal injury cases arise in this state. However, we have found that…

Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Union,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 25, 2017

Jay R. Luchsinger, a partner and personal injury attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: When can there be a third party claim in a construction case? Well, in a construction injury case under Illinois law, if you’re say working for subcontractor A you are not allowed…

Defective Products,FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Union,Workers' Compensation - June 27, 2017

Clifford W. Horwitz, a principal partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Does using an attorney bring any value to my case? From Clifford Horwitz: You have to use an attorney. unless it’s a small claims case.

Catastrophic Injury,Defective Products,Personal Injury - March 16, 2017

Insurance companies attempting to deprive millions of justice in court rooms The McDonald’s coffee case is flaunted as the poster child for “frivolous lawsuits”. Insurance companies and corporations pushing tort reform commonly rally behind and argue the legal system is “out of control”. The insurance companies spend millions promoting misconceptions about tort cases to promote…

Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Union,Workers' Compensation - January 11, 2017

Jay R. Luchsinger, a partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: What should I expect from my attorney? Well, you should expect someone who works for you.

Car Accident,Defective Products,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Truck Accident,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation,Wrongful Death - April 4, 2016

Losing a loved one is a tragedy that no one should have to endure. When that loss is caused by the negligence of another, the aftermath can be even more traumatic. Although no amount of compensation can undo the emotional hardship, a Chicago wrongful death attorney may be able to help.

Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury - September 9, 2015

  Question: How much is my personal injury case worth?