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Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Elevator Defendants

Elevator accidents can be terrifying for the victim. When we get into an elevator, we rarely expect some kind of...

Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Wrongful Death Action

Wrongful death accidents are an unfortunate part of driving. This includes any situation where a driver or passenger in a...

Appeal Reverses Dismissal of Emotional Distress Claim

Intentional emotional distress is a claim that is meant to compensate the plaintiff for the impact of the mental anguish...

Court of Appeal Discusses the Role of Jury Instructions

During trial, there comes a moment when the court must decide which instructions to give the jury before it begins...

Court Upholds Dismissal of Negligence Claim

Personal injury lawsuits often involve claims of negligence around car accidents and slip and falls. But they can also include...

Illinois Appellate Court Discusses Personal Jurisdiction

If you are injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the persons or companies who...

Court of Appeal Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer

There are many different rules that apply to filing a claim with your insurer for a bicycle accident. If you...

Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Slip and Fall Claim

A slip and fall accident can have devastating consequences for the victim. When we visit stores, restaurants, and other public...

Court Upholds Verdict for City in Bicycle Accident Claim

Although many personal injury accidents involve two private citizens, some claims involve a municipality. Whether it involves the unsafe design...

Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer in Dispute

If you are involved in an auto accident, you are probably wondering how your insurance policy works and whether you...

Court of Appeal Issues Opinion Interpreting UIM Benefits

When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to receive insurance benefits from the policies...

Illinois Appellate Court Discusses Government Tort Immunity

When you suffer an injury as the result of the negligence or recklessness of a government actor, there are different...

Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Back Injury Case

When you file a personal injury action or any type of legal claim, it is critical to take the process...

Appellate Court Discusses Statute of Limitations Discovery

One of the most important considerations in a personal injury case is ensuring that you file your claim before the...

Illinois Appellate Court Denies Motion to Compel Arbitration

Few things are more painful than learning that your loved one suffered abuse and neglect while in a care facility,...

Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Bar

Premises liability accidents involve situations where someone is hurt on another person's property due to the failure of the owner...

Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Premises Liability

As the warm season approaches, Illinois residents may be considering some of their favorite summer activities. Although many of us...

Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Wrongful Death Action

In some personal injury accidents, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault and whether multiple parties bear...

Appellate Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Restaurant

Many people are aware that a landowner can be held liable for failing to take appropriate care and caution when...

Appellate Court Discusses Pre-Existing Injury Dispute

Workers' compensation claims can become incredibly complicated and overwhelming for the injured worker. At Therman Law Offices, our experienced Chicago...

Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Motion to Dismiss

When a devastating accident takes place, one of the most frustrating aspects of trying to secure the compensation that you...

Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment

Truck accidents can happen on the road, causing serious personal injuries and other damages. But they can also cause injuries...

Court of Appeal Allows Nursing Home Wrongful Death Case

A common issue that arises in claims involving nursing homes and other care facilities is whether an arbitration agreement is...

Appellate Court Issues Opinion in UIM Coverage Opinion

Uninsured motorist coverage is supposed to help us cover the unforeseen costs and expenses associated with a car accident, but...