Among the many hazards a person must look out for during the winter is the possibility of being hit by falling ice.  It may be tempting to dismiss the likelihood of getting hit by a chunk of wayward ice as small – say, comparing it to the possibility of being struck by lightning or a meteor.  However, in cities like Chicago, with months of inclement weather and hundreds of tall buildings, your chances increase dramatically. (more…)

The loss of a loved one due to wrongful death can leave survivors aghast at the negligence that caused it, and feeling that it was entirely avoidable and unjust. They may suddenly have to compensate for the loss of income from what may have been the sole wage earner in the family. In the state of Illinois, surviving immediate family members can find a sense of justice and financial compensation (more…)