A common inquiry from potential clients is whether they can sue a property owner for negligence for slipping and falling upon or as a result of shoveled snow or ice? The correct answer depends upon where you fall.
The Illinois Supreme Court Approves Jurors Asking Questions in Civil Trials. A New Can of Worms
Jurors in civil trials will be allowed to ask questions of witnesses under a new rule approved by the Illinois Supreme Court.
What is an Illinois Survival Action?
In a previous article I explained what is commonly referred to as a "wrongful death" action. Today I will describe a companion cause of action known as a "survival action".
What is an Illinois Wrongful Death Action?
A "wrongful death" lawsuit that arises from the death of an individual that was caused most often by the negligence of another. Under the old common law there was no cause of action for death so goes the expression: "That if you run someone over with your car and they are still moving back up and run over them again."