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Chicago Wrongful Death/Personal Injury
Through the
determined use of experience and compassion, our personal injury
lawyers at Karlin & Fleisher have successfully litigated
personal injury & wrongful death cases in the state of
Illinois and over much of the US.
Personal injury includes any injury that was caused by the
negligence of another. Liability is found in personal injury
cases when: 1) the wrongdoer has failed to exercise the level of
care required, as determined by law; 2) there is proof that the
victim was injured; and 3) there is proof that the victim's
injuries were caused by the wrongdoer's carelessness. For
personal injury cases, a victim may receive compensatory damages
that usually cover past and future medical bills, past and
future lost wages and, at times, damages for pain and suffering.
Pain and suffering damages can be awarded to compensate the
victim for emotional and physical suffering, embarrassment,
inconvenience, etc.
In the tragic instance when a family member is lost as a result
of the negligence of another, the survivors have the right to
file a lawsuit to seek compensation for that loss. Victims of
serious personal injury, and wrongful death can rely on our
attorneys to help.
Slip and fall accidents are personal injury and are one type of
"fall down" accidents.
There are four general types of slip and fall accidents:
- Trip-and-fall accidents, where there is a foreign object in the
walking path.
- Stump-and-fall accidents, where there is an impediment in the
walking surface.
- Step-and-fall accidents, where there is an unexpected failure or
hole in the walking surface
- Slip-and-fall accidents, in which the interface of the shoe and
the floor fails.
Both the property owner as well as the injured person can be
held to varying degrees of responsibility for an injury. The
property owner has a responsibility to keep property safe. Each
person has a duty to watch where they are going, as well as
realize that there are things that fall or spill onto walking
surfaces.
Ideally, an accident report should be completed at the time of
the incident noting what happened, who witnessed both the
accident and the conditions that caused the fall along with any
other relevant information such as lighting. The requirement for
a report is generally a store or business policy, rather than
mandated by law.
Brain injuries bring more than 400,000 people to hospitals
every year. Approximately three-quarters are diagnosed as having
suffered a mild to moderate injury - injuries that can be
subtle, persistent, and potentially long term.
The most challenging aspect of representing TBI (traumatic brain
injury) survivors is that many times they suffer minimal outward
physical manifestations of injury. These patients are told they
will recover. As a result many do not receive appropriate care
and treatment for the disabilities that follow, including
physical, cognitive, psychological, and social impairments.
Maximizing damages for these plaintiffs requires a thorough
understanding of traumatic brain injury. Since the medical
community generally speaking is not well trained in
neurobehavior, physicians often fail to diagnose the short-term
and potentially chronic aspects of closed head injuries in the
regular office visit. Outside of the regional head injury
treatment centers, neurologists on a day-to-day basis do not
treat trauma victims. Neuro-surgeons see only the most severe
cases of acute disorders and coma.
Generally resulting from fires caused by faulty wiring in
schools, homes, workplaces, hospitals, other buildings, and
appliances, as well as by arson, unsafe conditions, and
negligence, burn injuries can cause permanent, disabling injury.
The power company, contractor, or product manufacturer may be to
blame, so it is imperative that you seek legal representation
from experienced personal injury lawyers if you or a loved one
has suffered a burn injury.
Restaurant owners, storeowners, and other proprietors as well
as homeowners are legally obligated to ensure that their
premises are not inherently dangerous. For example, a shop owner
must clearly mark wet floors, broken steps (which should be
repaired immediately), and other potential safety hazards, while
a homeowner must protect visiting children from harm-such as by
keeping them away from swimming pools unless accompanied by an
adult. It is usually only in cases of trespassing that
proprietors are not responsible for injuries sustained on their
property. If you or a loved one has been injured on someone
else's property, we can help.
In many societies parents and grandparents are held in the
highest esteem, but in America, older people are often the
victims of elder abuse and neglect. Scam artists as well as
ill-intentioned friends and family prey on elders' finances.
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities do not always
provide adequate food, medication, hygiene, or attention. In
addition, caretakers in nursing homes sometimes physically or
emotionally abuse older adults. Because many victims of elder
abuse have limited means of communicating what is happening to
them, it is often the responsibility of family or friends to
notice and report problems. Elder abuse and neglect is against
the law. A nursing home that does not provide appropriate care
can and should be held responsible for its actions.
If someone you love resides in a nursing home, it will be
important that you regularly monitor the care he or she is
receiving. Relatives and friends should watch for the following
signs of potential nursing home abuse:
- Bedsores - The appearance of bedsores may be a sign that an
elderly person is not being allowed to move about during the
day.
- Malnutrition - Watch for any changes in your loved one's weight
and ask what he or she has been eating.
- Dehydration - Is water easily accessible? Your loved one should
have easy access to fresh water.
- Uncleanliness - Your loved one should be kept clean and his or
her living quarters should be sanitary. Make note of strange
odors, poor oral hygiene, and dirty linens.
- Bruises or other marks - Sadly, many elders experience physical
abuse while residing in nursing homes. Be conscious of any
unexplained changes in your loved one's appearance or behavior.
By staying aware and on guard you can protect the person you
care about from harm. If you suspect that nursing home abuse has
occurred, notify a nursing home abuse attorney and remove your
loved one from the facility as soon as possible. Further, if you
have personally experienced nursing home abuse, let someone
know. By holding nursing homes liable for the neglect or abuse
of their residents, further harm can be prevented.
Please, don't hesitate to contact Karlin & Fleisher if you believe we can help you. It is our aim to provide
real help to injured people. We have extensive experience
dealing with medical malpractice and nursing home abuse cases,
and we possess the understanding and knowledge you need.
Although a dog can be a faithful and loyal companion, sometimes
a dog can be a formidable adversary. If you are a victim of dog
bites in the Chicago, Illinois area, contact us today. Dogs
instinctively protect their owners and perceived territory using
their only means of defense - their teeth. Dog bites are painful
and traumatic, often requiring emergency medical care. For
professional advice, turn to the professional dog bite attorneys
at Karlin & Fleisher.
Located in Chicago, Illinois, our dog bite attorneys are adept at
holding dog owners responsible for the injuries their dogs
cause.
The physical and emotional effects of dog bites
can be disastrous, and sometimes fatal. Sutures are often
required to close wounds caused by dog bites, but that is
frequently not the end of treatment and recovery from such an
injury. Damaged nerves require lengthy recovery time, fear of
dogs and emotional trauma can be long lasting, and scars from
the injury are usually permanent and may require a plastic
surgeon to minimize their appearance.
Because the law limits the time you have to file a
claim, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury
attorney today to get the representation you need to recover
your losses and ensure your future costs are covered.
In Illinois, product liability law enforces an individual’s right
to hire an attorney and seek compensation for personal injury
due to use of a defective product. Our Chicago-based product liability
attorneys are experts at defending these consumer rights.
When a defective product causes injury or death, the maker of
the product is liable to the victim or the family of the victim
for the damages that the product has caused. If you have been
the victim of a defective product, contact our product
liability attorneys today for answers.
Millions of Americans suffer back pain every year. As many as
60% to 80% of adults endure some back pain in their lives. The
majority of back injuries are most commonly suffered while on
the job. Other major causes of back injuries are slips and falls
and motor vehicle accidents. Back injuries can also be caused by
acts of violence or sports-related injuries. Back injuries cost
our American industries 10 to 14 billion dollars in workers'
compensation costs and about 100 million lost work days
annually.
There are a several types of back injuries, which include spinal
cord injuries, slipped or herniated disc and compression
fractures. Whiplash is not considered a back injury as many
people think.
Prevention of back injuries and pain is best managed through
proper lifting and bending techniques, and proper posture.
Although proper posture, conditioning and body mechanics are
keys to preventing back injuries, back problems caused by
accidents cannot always be prevented.
An attorney with experience in handling accidents resulting in
back injuries can help you achieve a greater settlement, and can
guide you through the entire legal process. Having an attorney
on your side is the most efficient route to settling a case and
getting the compensation that you deserve. So please contact our
offices today.
The pharmaceutical
industry now spends billions of dollars every year to develop
and market prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies sometimes fail to share
all information about adverse effects of a drug, and as a
result, physicians and consumers are not aware of the potential
reactions that they might face. People are also sometimes harmed
when their pharmacists improperly fill their prescriptions by
either dispensing incorrect dosages, or even worse, the wrong
prescription entirely. Other times, patients are permanently
injured or worse, killed, by defective drugs. For more
information call us at Karlin & Fleisher today.
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