Personal Injury,Premises Liability - August 31, 2019

The end of the summer is either celebrated (mostly by parents) or lamented (mostly by their kids). Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer for most people and is typically marked by some sort of celebration. A typical Labor Day event maybe a backyard barbecue, picnics at the park, or having some fun on…

Catastrophic Injury,Child Injury,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - April 19, 2019

Playgrounds are an essential part of any neighborhood and an important part of growing up in Illinois. Playgrounds provide seemingly limitless opportunities for children to play, get exercise, and experience freedom of imagination outdoors. However, it is important for parents and teachers to keep an eye out for faulty equipment, surfaces, and other factors that…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall - July 21, 2017

Michael A. Silverman, a partner and trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: I slipped on ice in a parking lot, do I have a case? You may have a case if you slipped in a parking lot.

Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall - March 17, 2016

Slips and falls can cause broken bones, head injuries and even paralysis. Victims often cannot return to work, and the medical bills alone are enough to fall into debt. If you trip on another person’s property because of a hazard and hurt yourself – especially if the owner knew about the hazard – then you…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - August 31, 2015

  Question: On June 3, I was shopping at a Chicago store when a very large, heavy book end/door stop fell on my baby toe. The display shelf was loaded with them items, and the ones at the front of the shelf were protruding over the edge. I was not carrying any bags, just a…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - August 31, 2015

  Question: While at a casino, the front of the bar fell off onto my foot. I have nerve damage diagnosed by a podiatrist. I am in constant pain. Should I wait to hear from the Casino, or obtain an attorney?

Child Injury,FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - August 31, 2015

  Question: My son was in the hospital for 7 days because he got hurt during an after- school activity. He almost lost his spleen. There is always supposed to be supervision, and there was none to be found. Can I sue the school for neglect? Can I hold them accountable for medical and pain…

FAQ,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall - August 31, 2015

  Question: My apartment complex paved our parking lot and didn’t provide a way to get out of the parking lot on a safe surface. Every section except ours was done in sections, allowing for people to walk on a safe surface. When leaving very early in the AM for work, we had to get…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall - August 31, 2015

  Question: I slipped and fell at a pet shop in Florida. The store has camera’s and I ended up breaking my shoulder and injuring my back. I had an M.R.I. done a few days after my fall and I also have an M.R.I. 8 months prior to the fall, to compare it to. They…

Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - August 31, 2015

  Question: I was eating at a restaurant when the server dropped a hot plate and it was heading for a baby’s head. I jumped out of my chair and grabbed for the plate causing burns on my arms and I also threw my back out of place. Is this grounds for a lawsuit and…