Chicago Personal Injury Insights

173 guides and articles from David J. Schwaner — Illinois statutes, settlement values, insurance tactics, and what to do after an accident.

Workers' Compensation

Workers Compensation Guide

For many of us, the workplace is one of the most dangerous places we can go each day. According to statistics, more than 100,000 manufacturing workers experience job-related injuri

Personal Injury

Chicago Electric Scooter Injury Attorney

Scooter accidents are on the rise in Chicago. Since more and more people are turning to the cost-effective means of transportation, the number of first-time scooter users on the st

Motorcycle & Bicycle

Surviving a Motorcycle Accident

Any type of motor accident is terrifying and lifechaning. A bike accident is one of the most deadly ones out there, and surviving one will be something to change you forever. The g

Motorcycle & Bicycle

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide: What Should You Do If You Were Injured on a Motorcycle?

Check out the full Chicago Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide here. Motorcycles are risky, and for everyone who dreams of one day taking an “Easy Rider”-inspired road trip on his or

Personal Injury

Common Car Accidents in Chicago

Car accidents happen every day, and in big cities like Chicago they are even more common. The car insurance industry estimates that the average driver will experience a collision o

Personal Injury

Personal Injury Case Settlement Guide

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you likely have numerous questions about the completely foreign, complex legal territory you’re about to navigate. A personal injury case can

Personal Injury

Personal injury FAQ’s

If you’re involved in a personal injury case, you probably already know that the process is complex and confusing, and you likely have a lot of questions about what to expect. Here

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord works with the brain as the central part of our body’s nervous system, and controls motor function, sensory function and reflex. The collection of nerves that runs

Brain Injury

Women And Concussions

Women are more prone to concussions than men, experts say. When we hear the word “concussion,” we think of injuries sustained on the football field or what occurs when a rider cata

Transit & Common Carrier

Train Accidents & Liability – Chicago, IL

In the majority of the 3,000 train accidents that occur in the United States each year, property damage, injuries or deaths are likely outcomes, given the high rate of speed at whi

Transit & Common Carrier

Airplane Accidents 101 – Liability, Crash Stats, PTSD and more…

Most aviation accidents involve commercial airlines, although private planes and commercial and private helicopters are also sometimes involved in crashes. A wide array of factors

Transit & Common Carrier

Bus Accidents 101 – Liability, Crash Stats and More – Chicago IL

Were you injured in a bus accident in Chicago? If you were injured through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries. Bus Accident Statis

Brain Injury

Brain Injury in Chicago, IL – Brain Injury Statistics, Types and Common Symptoms

Brain Injury in Chicago, IL. Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is just 57, but he’s been diagnosed with early onset dementia and has a wide range of health problems incl

Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents 101 – Were You Injured In a Truck Accident In Chicago, IL?

Tractor-trailers can be among the most dangerous vehicles on the road, due to their massive size and heavy weight. If a semi is involved in an accident, it can be deadly to not onl

Rideshare & Taxi

UberXL Injury In Chicago? If You Were Hurt In a UberXL in Chicago You May Be Entitled To Recover Compensation For Your Injuries

Were you hurt in a UberXL car accident in Chicago? We’ve got your back. Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the country, with seemingly non-stop traffic. During rush hour, a 15

Birth Injury

Infant Brain Damage Lawyer in Chicago, IL

Infant Brain Damage, Chicago IL More than one million people in the United States and millions more worldwide, most of them infants, suffer from some form of brain damage. When bab

Rideshare & Taxi

Chicago Lyft Car Accident Attorney – What To Do When Involved In a Lyft Auto Accident

Were you injured in a lyft accident in Chicago? Do you need a Chicago Lyft Car Accident Attorney? Lyft can be a great way to get from point A to point B. However, with so much use

Rideshare & Taxi

Flash Cab Taxi Auto Accident Attorney in Chicago, IL

Were you injured in a Flash Cab taxi auto accident or crash in Chicago? Our Chicago and Illinois-based injury attorneys are ready to help you if you were injured in a flash cab tax

Personal Injury

Blue Ribbon Taxi Auto Accident Attorney – Chicago, IL – Injured In a Blue Ribbon Taxi?

Were you injured in a Blue Ribbon Taxi auto accident in Chicago and need an attorney? Our team is here to help you get the compensation you deserve. Blue Ribbon Taxi Company has se

Birth Injury

Infant Wrongful Death Attorney Chicago, IL – Medical Malpractice Birth Injuries Attorney

Infant Wrongful Death Injury Attorney in Chicago, IL. For an expectant parent, there can be nothing worse than experiencing the unexpected loss of a baby, especially if that death

Birth Injury

Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer – Discover The Truth About Birth Injuries in Chicago

A birth injury is damage a newborn sustains during the birthing process, and can range from mild bruising and abrasions to broken bones, injured nerves and brain damage. A birth in

Birth Injury

Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Attorney in Chicago, IL

Are you looking for a Cerebral Palsy birth attorney in chicago? Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder caused by damage that usually occurs before birth, and impacts between 1.5 to

Dog Bites

Chicago Dog Bite Injury Guide – Do You Need a Dog Bite Lawyer in Chicago?

Are you in need of a dog bite lawyer in Chicago? Most people love their dogs like family, forgetting that dogs, despite their sloppy kisses and infinite love of tummy rubs, are ani

Workers' Compensation

Illinois Workers Compensation Guide – What You Need To Know

As with many laws, the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act is complicated and tends to protect insurance companies and employers more than injured workers. This is a move that plays

Medical Malpractice

Chicago Medical Malpractice Guide – Protect Your Legal Rights

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Transit & Common Carrier

Chicago Bus Accident Guide – Injured In a Bus Accident In Chicago?

In 1990, a 14-year-old girl died when her foot became lodged in the door of a Chicago Transit Authority bus as it was closing. With her foot trapped, she fell backward, and was dra

Dog Bites

Chicago Dog Bite Injury lawyer – Have You Been Bitten By a Dog?

If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite in Chicago, here’s how to know if you need an attorney. Unfortunately, dog bites are fairly common occurrences in Chicago, and

Birth Injury

Chicago Birth Injury Guide – Did My Child Suffer a Birth Injury?

In April of 2017, a woman of Chicago filed suit against Chicago’s Loyola University Medical Center for allegedly failing to properly treat her newborn daughter during her 2014 birt

Birth Injury

Chicago Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Guide

Chicago Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Guide. The most chilling words any new parents can hear is that something went wrong during the birth of their baby. While birth injuries are w

Birth Injury

Shoulder Dystocia Birth Injury Guide – Birth Injury Information

In June of 2006, America Camacho suffered a shoulder dystocia birth injury when she was delivered at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago. The injury occurred due to what is know

Birth Injury

Chicago Epidural Birth Injury Guide – Epidural Injury Cases In Illinois

This is an Epidural Birth Injury Guide for Chicago, IL. Epidurals are the most popular method of pain relief during childbirth, and more than 50 percent of all women who give birth

Workers' Compensation

Illinois Workers Compensation: The Top 20 Injuries of Workers Compensation Claims in Illinois

Have you suffered a work injury in Illinois? Are you looking to file an Illinois Workers Compensation Claim? Two fires – one in 1909 in a Cherry, Illinois, coal mine that killed 25

Birth Injury

Klumpke’s Palsy Birth Injury Guide – Birth Injury Information for Chicago, IL

Klumpke’s Palsy Birth Injury Guide and Information for Chicago, IL. For parents, the birth of a child is one of the most important moments of their lives. A successful birth, howev

Truck Accidents

Chicago Truck Accident Guide

Were you injured in a truck accident in Chicago? This Chicago based truck accident guide will help you navigate the complex legal process. Tractor-trailers (also known as semis) ca

Birth Injury

Top 20 Types of Birth Injury Cases in Chicago, Illinois

Although most babies in the United States are delivered without injuries, there is still a chance that the day of your baby’s birth won’t be without problems. According to statisti

Dog Bites

Chicago Dog Bite Lawsuits and Settlements

Want to learn more about chicago dog bite lawsuits and settlements? There are an estimated 13 million dogs living in the state of Illinois alone, making man’s best friend a pretty

Truck Accidents

Truck Accident in Chicago – What You Need To Know About Truck Injuries in Chicago

Did you or someone you love suffer an injury from a truck accident in Chicago, IL? This is a Chicago and Illinois based truck injury guide. Trucks are among the deadliest vehicles

Birth Injury

Infant Brain Damage Lawyer Guide

For most people, the birth of their child is one of the most joyous occasions of their lives. For some parents, however, their child’s birth can instead lead to overwhelming hearta

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Guide

Spinal cord injuries happen in an instant and can have devastating consequences. Every day, scores of the injured contact a spinal cord injury attorney in Chicago for help. Severe,

Personal Injury

Auto Accident Injury Guide: The Keys to Winning Your Case

Car Accident Lawsuits: The Keys to Winning Your Case While the aftermath of a car accident includes an immediate assessment of damages, both physical and to your vehicle, there are

Birth Injury

Chicago Birth Injury Attorney Guide

If your child suffered a birth injury in Chicago as the result of medical negligence, hiring a birth injury attorney can be the most important step you take to help secure the comp

Personal Injury

Auto Lawyers in Chicago – What Makes a Great Auto Lawyer?

So, you’ve been in a car accident that was not your fault, and are wondering what you should do, and whether or not you should hire an auto lawyer. Car accidents can result in cata

Birth Injury

Illinois Cephalohematoma Birth Injury Guide

Infant cephalohematoma, a hemorrhage between a newborn’s skull and the periosteum, a membrane that covers the outer surface of most bones, occurs in just 1 to 2 percent of all birt

Spinal Cord Injury

Most Common Types of Spinal Cord Injuries – Chicago, IL

In 2015, Tierney Darden, an aspiring dancer living in Mundelein, a suburb of Illinois, had just come home from a planning session in Minneapolis for her sister’s upcoming wedding –

Birth Injury

Chicago Delayed Birth Injury Cases – When is a Doctor at Fault?

Has your family suffered a Delayed Birth Injury? While every pregnant woman has likely heard horror stories about days-long labor, the risk factors associated with delayed births a

Medical Malpractice

Profemur Hip Replacement Stem Recalled After Lawsuits

Years after multiple lawsuits were filed due to injuries caused by unexpected hip replacement fractures that led to broken bones and more serious injuries, the Food and Drug Admini

Medical Malpractice

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Surgery Lawsuit and Settlement Guide

DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson and Johnson, manufactures and distributes a range of products to reconstructed damaged or diseased joints such as hips or knees. Globally,

Medical Malpractice

Spinal Fusion Lawsuits and Settlement Guide

Have you been told you need spinal fusion surgery? Are you a patient who underwent a spinal fusion surgery that failed? Spinal fusion is a surgery that permanently joins bones in t

Medical Malpractice

Hip Replacement Lawsuits and Settlements

Hip replacement implants are meant to help patients reduce pain and regain full mobility. So, what happens what hip replacements fail? And, what happens when failed hip replacement

Personal Injury

Hit by a Car Lawsuit Settlement Guide

If you’ve been hit by a car, you know it’s a thing to happen. The injuries that can come from a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident can be severe. Even if the cause of the accident is

Personal Injury

Limo and Party Bus Injury Lawsuits

Limo and party bus injuries are in the limelight these days after the deadly limousine crash in New York this year. Days after a deadly crash that would kill 20 people, officials r

Medical Malpractice

Shoulder Replacement Surgery Failure & Lawsuit

Shoulder replacement surgery is a common procedure for patients who experience shoulder injuries. While the vast majority of shoulder replacement surgeries are successful, complica

Products Liability

Tesla Autopilot Accidents

Tesla has beamed about their great advances in modern day technology with the introduction of their semi autonomous autopilot system. The new system is essentially an adaptive crui

Medical Malpractice

Hernia Surgery Medical Malpractice

Have you had a hernia surgery that resulted in further injury, illness, or damage? Do you think your case is one of medical negligence? Hundreds of thousands of patients undergo he

Truck Accidents

Tire Manufacturer Negligence Lawsuit Guide

Motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious devastation if you or your family member are injured. Accidents can happen for several reasons, but what happens when an accident occurs

Workers' Compensation

Pipeline Construction Worker Injury Guide

Construction work can be risky, but pipeline construction workers face a heightened risk of danger on the job. With high fatality rates, pipeline workers may be at risk of becoming

Workers' Compensation

How to File a Construction Site Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Construction site are definitely a risky place to work. Sometimes, regardless of how many safety precautions a company takes, accidents happen. Most accidents that occur on a const

Workers' Compensation

Sheet Metal Worker Injury Lawsuit Guide

The sheet metal industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry with a multitude of workers. As you can imagine, working with large slabs of metal and big machinery can be dangerous. T

Medical Malpractice

Post-Orthopedic Surgery Falls

In-hospital falls can increase complications for patients who have undergone post-orthopedic surgery, even leading to fatalities in some cases. When in-hospital falls occur immedia

Medical Malpractice

Bowel Injury During Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is intended to be a less invasive procedure than normal surgery. But, in some cases, there are complications. So, what happens if the complications of laparosc

Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis of Breast Cancer Injury

It’s sad to say, almost 1 in 8 American women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. What’s even more upsetting is that many women won’t find out they ha

Premises Liability

Railing Collapse Injury Attorney

Railings are a means of protection or assistance for those using them. Just think about the different types of railings you see every day. Railings on stairs help you climb or desc

Medical Malpractice

When Oxygen Deprivation During Surgery Results in Serious Injury

Oxygen deprivation can lead to serious injury. Even if you are without oxygen for only a couple minutes, the complications can be severe, irreversible, and life-threatening. There

Medical Malpractice

Pressure Cooker Attorney: How Pressure Cookers Cause Deadly Accidents & Injury

Pressure cookers can be challenging and dangerous appliances, and almost anyone who has ever used one has likely experienced splats of tomato sauce on the ceiling from a cooker tha

Truck Accidents

Illinois Tuck Pointer Workers Compensation Guide

Tuck pointer injuries are very common in Chicago, IL. Masonry in one of the most dangerous of specialty trades, thanks to a high risk of injury. In fact, compared to other contract

Medical Malpractice

Doctors Failed to Recognize Patient on Lasix and Caused Heart and Lung Failure Resulting in Death

Congestive heart failure is one of the most common health problems in the United States, impacting approximately 5.7 million people. Lasix, also known by the generic name furosemid

Medical Malpractice

Breathing Tube Mismanagement Can Lead to Death or Serious Injury

Breathing tube mismanagement can be a risk factor for any hospital patient, but most at risk are infants and the elderly. When injuries occur due to breathing tube mismanagement, l

Medical Malpractice

Improper Medical Documentation and Reporting Leads to Malpractice Lawsuits

When doctors and physicians fail to properly record medical information, serious mistakes can be made that lead to injury or death. According to Johns Hopkins, more than 250,000 pe

Medical Malpractice

When Post-Surgery Recovery Results in Death or Serious Injury – Medical Professionals Fail to Treat

Did someone you know suffer serious injury or death from improper post-surgery treatment? Any patient that undergoes a surgical procedure understands that risks are involved and si

Medical Malpractice

Delayed reading of MRI, CT Scan or X-Ray Can Result in Death or Serious Injury

When medical professionals delay reading medical tests like an MRI, CT Scan or X-Ray, patients can suffer terrible injuries. The American Journal of Medicine finds that 15 percent

Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis of Pericardial Effusion Can Result in Cardiac Tamponade Death and Lawsuits

If Pericardial Effusion is misdiagnosed, Cardiac Tamponade can cause death or serious injury. Pericardial effusion occurs when too much fluid accumulates around the pericardium, th

Medical Malpractice

Postpartum Cardiomyopathy Misdiagnosis and Failure to Treat Malpractice

What do you do when doctors fail to properly treat or misdiagnose Postpartum Cardiomyopathy? Postpartum cardiomyopathy is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition that can oc

Transit & Common Carrier

Boat Passenger and Workers Face Paralysis, Serious Injury, or Death as a result of Employer or Boat Owner Negligence

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago was once the busiest port city in the United States. While Chicago now doesn’t crack the top 10, it is still a thriving port, and th

Medical Malpractice

Organ Donor Rejection Caused by Doctors Results in Renal Disease, Hemodialysis, or Death

Currently in the United States, there are 100,000 people on a waiting list for a new kidney. Still, doctors perform approximately just 14,000 kidney transplant surgeries a year, le

Truck Accidents

Truck Accident Injury Scholarship Application

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Truck Accidents

New Trucking Bill Could Make Roads More Dangerous

The food industry’s support of a new trucking bill might make daily driving more dangerous. Despite inexperience being known as one of the most common causes of truck-related crash

Birth Injury

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn – Chicago, IL

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) occurs when the circulatory transition that shifts oxygen circulation from the placenta to the lungs after delivery fails, l

Birth Injury

Subdural Hematoma and Cerebral Palsy

What should you do when your baby suffers Subdural Hematoma and Cerebral Palsy? A subdural hematoma is the result of a head injur, and causes damage to the blood vessels between th

Birth Injury

Placental Birth Injury Chicago Attorney Guide

A placental birth injury can be devastating. During pregnancy, the placenta, which begins to form as soon as an embryo is fertilized, quickly becomes the most important organ for t

Birth Injury

Infant Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Lawyer Guide – Chicago, IL

A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a common birth injury for newborns, and is caused when blood vessels located in the eye rupture. Subconjunctival hemorrhage, which can occur at any

Birth Injury

Infant Torticollis Attorney Guide

Torticollis (also known as wryneck) is a condition experienced in newborns caused by either the way a baby was positioned in the uterus before childbirth or as a result of somethin

Birth Injury

Intellectual Disabilities in Babies and Children – Chicago, IL

Birth injuries can be especially devastating when they result in intellectual disabilities, forever changing the hopes and dreams you may have had for your child. Thoughts of colle

Birth Injury

Kernicterus Injury Attorney – Chicago, IL

If a baby is born with jaundice – and approximately 60 percent of all babies born in the United States are, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – (Ref. 1),

Birth Injury

Neonatal Stroke – Birth Injury Guide for Chicago, IL

The first month of a baby’s life can be the most joyous for parents who are getting to know their little one, but the tragedy of a stroke can completely change how those first few

Birth Injury

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Birth Injury Guide

In 2014, a mother lost her infant baby girl in an Illinois intensive care when the baby was 15 days old due to meconium aspiration syndrome, which caused fatal stress to the baby’s

Birth Injury

Maternal Infections – Injury Attorney Guide Chicago

Maternal infections that go undetected or worse yet, untreated, during pregnancy can result in catastrophic injuries to an unborn child. Infections can be transmitted in a variety

Birth Injury

Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy Injury – Chicago, IL

There are so many different forms of cerebral palsy, each with different symptoms – some types manifest themselves with tight, spastic muscles, while other forms are marked by limp

Birth Injury

Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) Injury Guide for Chicago, IL

Periventricular leukomalacia is a brain injury that impacts the white matter of the brain before or during birth. Also known as PVL, periventricular leukomalacia occurs when the br

Personal Injury

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Guide

If you have been injured in an accident in Chicago, you are likely wondering what options you might have, especially if the accident wasn’t your fault. While a personal injury laws

Truck Accidents

Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Chicago, IL

Tractor-trailer accidents can be devastating. Highway driving can be challenging and dangerous, especially when small vehicles share heavily-trafficked roads with larger ones like

Spinal Cord Injury

Chicago Paraplegia Attorney Guide

Did you or someone you love suffer a serious injury that resulted in Paraplegia? If you or a loved one suffered a paraplegic injury in Chicago or Illinois we may be able to help. P

Rideshare & Taxi

Chicago Rideshare, Lyft, Uber Accident Lawyer & Uber Accident Settlement Guide

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Truck Accidents

Aurora Truck Accident Guide

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Truck Accidents

Arlington Heights Truck Accident Attorney

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Truck Accidents

USPS Truck Accident Injury Tips, Statistics and Information

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Motorcycle & Bicycle

Bicycle Injury Attorney in Chicago – Find the Right Lawyer for Your Bike Injury

If you are a victim of any type of bike injury in Chicago, it can be a stressful time. You may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, and loss of income due to the inability to w

Birth Injury

Infant Spina Bifida Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Are you searching for an Infant Spina Bifida Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois? Infant spina bifida is a birth defect known as a neural tube defect, and it most often occurs during the f

Birth Injury

Infant Skull Fracture Attorney Guide – Chicago, IL

Infant skull fractures are the most serious of birth injuries, and they are the top cause of not only disabilities but also death, in children. If your child suffered a skull fract

Birth Injury

Infant Meningitis Lawyer in Illinois

Infant Meningitis can be a terrifying diagnosis for any parent, especially so the parents of a newborn. The result of an inflammation of the membranes that protect the baby’s brain

Birth Injury

Infant Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

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Wrongful Death

Illinois Wrongful Death Statistics Guide

Wrongful deaths can occur due to a variety of different reasons, including car accidents, work hazards, malfunctioning equipment, murder or medical malpractice. For the families of

Birth Injury

Chicago Infant Brain Ischemia – Birth Injury Guide

If your baby is diagnosed with infant brain ischemia, in layman’s terms, your baby has essentially had a stroke. Brain ischemia occurs when blood flow is reduced to the vital organ

Transit & Common Carrier

CTA & Bus Injury Guide – Chicago, Illinois

This blog post is a CTA & Bus Injury Guide for anyone injured on a CTA or Pace Bus in Chicago. A woman is seeking more than $50,000 in damages after she was injured attempting to b

Truck Accidents

Illinois FedEx Truck Accident Attorney Settlement Guide

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Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents Involving Bicyclists Can Be Deadly

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Truck Accidents

Truck Accident Spinal Cord Injury

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Workers' Compensation

Were You Hurt in a Road Construction Injury?

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Birth Injury

Infant Chorioamnionitis Attorney Guide

During pregnancy, the fetus is surrounded by layers of protection including the chorion (the outer membrane of the amniotic sac), the amnion (the protective layer that holds amniot

Birth Injury

Infant Dystonia Disorder Attorney

There are many birth injuries that can lead to impaired motor function, including dystonia disorder. Believed to be caused by a lack of communication between the brain and nerves,

Truck Accidents

Falling Cargo Injury & Accident Information – Chicago, Illinois

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Personal Injury

7 Tips for Recovering the Most Money on Your Personal Injury Case

Personal injury can affect your life in many ways. The physical, emotional, and financial impact of your injury is often the determining factor in whether you are going to file a p

Birth Injury

Infant Cystic Fibrosis Attorney

Cystic fibrosis is caused by a DNA mutation that results in a life-threatening disease that is the most common genetic disorders in the United States. The mutation impacts the way

Birth Injury

Birth Trauma Injury Overview

The birth of a baby is supposed to be one of the most celebrated events in a family’s history, but birth trauma can turn a celebration into tragedy. According to estimates, 29 out

Birth Injury

Cognitive Developmental Disabilities Due to Birth Injury

While many of us believe that certain developmental disabilities such as attention deficit disorder and disorders on the autism spectrum are the result of chance, many studies have

Birth Injury

Fetal Lacerations Injuries

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Birth Injury

Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Attorney

Folic acid remains the most important nutrient that a pregnant woman can take in to ensure the health of her baby. When women don’t take in enough folic acid, they run the risk of

Birth Injury

Group B Strep Infection

Group B step infection impacts approximately 1 in every 2,000 babies born in the U.S. each year, making it the most common cause of both blood and brain infections in newborns. The

Birth Injury

Hemiparetic or Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Attorney

Hemiparetic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy are not mirror images of one another, but both forms of cerebral palsy have an impact only one side of the body. Of the two, hemiplegic ce

Birth Injury

Horner’s Syndrome Attorney – Chicago, IL

While Horner’s syndrome can occur at any age, in the majority of cases, the disorder is the result of a birth injury that occurs when the nerves leading from the brain to the eye a

Birth Injury

Hypertonic and Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy Attorney – Chicago, IL

While most forms of cerebral palsy are diagnosed months after birth when symptoms tend to reveal themselves when babies fail to reach important milestones, both hyper- and hyperton

Birth Injury

Infant Bell’s Palsy Attorney for Chicago, IL

Bell’s palsy is a paralysis or weakness that impacts just one side of the face. While the condition generally resolves itself over time, it can cause serious complications, especia

Personal Injury

When A Personal Injury Case Goes To Trial

Deciding how to negotiate a settlement in a personal injury case and determining whether or not the offered settlement is a fair one can be a difficult process. That’s why going it

Motorcycle & Bicycle

Motorcycle Injury Attorney in Chicago, IL

While the thrill of the open road is a lure for many, riding a motorcycle in Chicago can be a dangerous mode of transportation resulting serious injury or death. According to stati

Truck Accidents

Head On Truck Collisions and Accidents in Chicago, IL

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Truck Accidents

Schaumburg Truck Accident Injury Guide

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Truck Accidents

Chicago Truck Accident Injury Guide

In 2016, severe winds toppled a tractor-trailer on Interstate 94, which travels through Chicago as it makes its way through Illinois, while forcing evacuations from buildings due t

Truck Accidents

Truck Tire Blowout Accident Attorney

Virtually every interstate in the country is littered with strips of tread from tire blowouts, considered one of the top causes of accidents on America’s roadways, especially when

Truck Accidents

Skokie Truck Accident Attorney Guide

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Truck Accident Law Guide – Lawsuits, Settlements, Liability and More

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Personal Injury

Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents & Injury – Chicago, IL

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Brain Injury

Epidural Hematoma Lawsuit and Settlement Guide

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Truck Accidents

Naperville Truck Accident Attorney Guide

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Truck Accidents

U-Haul Accident Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

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Truck Accidents

Schneider Truck Accident Attorney Guide for Chicago, IL

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Truck Accidents

McHenry County Truck Accident Attorney Guide



Truck Accidents

Evanston Truck Accident Attorney Injury Guide – Illinois

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Truck Accidents

Elgin Truck Accident Attorney Injury Guide, IL

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Truck Accidents

Truck Accident Attorney Guide Aurora, IL

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Truck Accidents

Brake Failure Truck Accident Injury Guide – Chicago, IL

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UNSAFE TRUCK DRIVING ACCIDENT & INJURY GUIDE

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Bad Weather and Road Conditions Cause Truck Accidents and Injury

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Inexperienced Truck Drivers Lead to Accidents And Injury

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Overloading & Overweight Trucks Causes Accident and Serious Injury – Chicago, IL

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Inadequate or Improper Training Leads to Truck Accident Injury

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Truck Driver Veering, Sideswiping Accident and Injury Guide

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Text Messaging Truck Accident Guide

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Truck Driver Speeding Causes Accidents and Serious Injury

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Distracted Driving Truck Accident Guide

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Improper Lane Changes From Trucks – Accident Settlement Guide

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Personal Injury

Chicago Semi Accidents Uncommon But Often Deadly or Cause Serious Injury

Statistically, one person is killed every 16 minutes in the United States due to a semi-related accident. (To compare, traffic accidents overall account for approximately one death

Truck Accidents

Illinois Truck Accident Attorneys Guide

The Illinois Truck Accident Attorneys at Schwaner Injury Law are here to help with your injury. A passenger vehicle is no match for a commercial truck, which can be 10 times the si

Truck Accidents

Illinois UPS Truck Injury Attorney Settlement Guide

Illinois UPS Truck Injury Attorney proudly serving truck injury victims in Chicago & Illinois. In 2014, on the day before Christmas Eve, a UPS struck a female pedestrian in Evansto

Truck Accidents

Illinois Fire Truck Accident Attorney

While most fire truck accidents occur when fire trucks are speeding to a blaze, traveling as fast as they can in order to reach a home or business that’s on fire to save both struc

Truck Accidents

Illinois Big Rig Accident Lawyer Settlement Guide

This post takes an in-depth look at accidents caused by Big Rigs in Illinois. If a tractor-trailer is involved in a fatal accident with a smaller vehicle, in most cases, the people

Truck Accidents

Truck Driver Tiredness and Fatigue – Accident Injury Guide

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Birth Injury

Brachial Plexus Symptoms and Causes

Although brachial plexus birth injuries are more common than cases of Down syndrome, most parents have little or no knowledge about such injuries. The brachial plexus is a bundle o

Spinal Cord Injury

Paraplegia Injury Attorney Guide Chicago

Are you looking for a Paraplegia injury attorney in Chicago, IL? While accidents are the most common cause of paraplegia, a condition that results from either trauma to the spinal

Personal Injury

Why Choose Schwaner Injury for Your Construction Site Injuries?

Over his career, Mr. Schwaner has recovered millions for workers injured on construction sites. On occasion, the worker has a workers’ compensation claim with their employer as wel

Birth Injury

Chicago Caput Succedaneum Birth Injury Guide

Caput succedaneum, often shortened to caput by doctors, is a birth injury most often caused by the pressure of the cervix against the scalp, causing bleeding beneath the scalp. It

Birth Injury

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Birth Injury in Chicago, IL

Subconjunctival hemorrhage birth injuries occur as the small blood vessels below the baby’s eye in the area of the eye known as the conjunctiva rupture, most often due to the traum

Birth Injury

Intracranial Hemorrhage Birth Injury Guide

Intracranial hemorrhage birth injury is a type of traumatic birth injury that has the potential to be devastating. Intracranial hemorrhage is a medical term for bleeding within the

Birth Injury

Chicago Birth Injury Lawsuit Guide

This Chicago birth injury lawsuit guide and post will help you to better understand birth injury cases in Chicago. If Rose Kennedy had given birth today instead of 1918, she likely

Rideshare & Taxi

Taxi Cab Injury In Chicago

Chicago Has a History with Cabs and injuries. Chicago has always been well-suited for the taxicab industry, in part due to the layout of the city, along with a touch of deep-freeze

Rideshare & Taxi

Illinois Taxi Accident Injury Guide – Taxi Injury 101

Were you injured in a cab or taxi in Chicago or Illinois? If you were, you may be entitled to compensation under Illinois law. According to statistics, pedestrian accidents account

Rideshare & Taxi

Illinois Taxi Injury Guide

There are almost 7,000 taxis operating in the City of Chicago – cabs are privately owned and licensed through the city – which regulates the supply and demand side by controlling h

Rideshare & Taxi

Illinois Rideshare Accident Injury Guide

Some experts say you’re safe using a ridesharing service. If you have been injured in a Ridesharing accident in Illinois, you would beg to disagree. And since ridesharing is relati

Motorcycle & Bicycle

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Injury Guide

On Labor Day weekend of 2017, a man was killed on Chicago’s West Side when a car made a left turn in front of his motorcycle, causing the Harley-Davidson and the 1999 Dodge Avenger

Dog Bites

Illinois Dog Bite Attorney Injury Guide

Google Illinois Dog Bites, and the first entries to pop up are all doggie eateries, which are cute, but not what we’re talking about here. If you’re looking for a dog bite attorney

Truck Accidents

Illinois Tractor Trailer Accident Injury Lawyer – Involved In a Tractor Trailer Accident in Illinois?

Almost every day in Illinois, someone is injured or killed in a tractor trailer accident. In Chicago, a transportation hub that brings together myriad methods of transportation to

Rideshare & Taxi

Chicago Uber Accident Injury Guide

Ridesharing programs, especially the top app, Uber, has changed transportation by merging the tech power of smartphones, GPS systems and social media, offering passengers a welcome

Birth Injury

Erb’s Palsy Birth Injury Guide – Erb’s Palsy Injury in Chicago, IL

This is an Erb’s Palsy Birth Injury Guide for Chicago, IL. According to statistics, approximately two to three of every 1,000 babies will be born with Erb’s Palsy. The condition is

Birth Injury

Brachial Plexus Injury Attorney in Chicago IL – What You Need To Know

Are you looking for a Brachial Plexus Injury Attorney in Chicago, IL? While the majority of births go off without a hitch, sometimes, brachial plexus injuries can dampen the joy of

Birth Injury

Chicago Erbs Palsy Lawyer – Erbs Palsy Medical Malpractice Guide & Information

Urgent: A chicago Erb’s Palsy lawyer can help if your child received Erb’s Palsy due to medical negligence. Erb’s Palsy, named for Wilhelm Erb, the doctor who first recognized and