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A Chicago bar was the scene of an altercation on Oct. 20, 2012, that has now led to a personal injury lawsuit by a man who claims to have been hurt by the security staff of the establishment. The lawsuit was filed exactly two years after the incident occurred. The suit states that the…

Use of a private property that results in harm to an individual could raise questions of responsibility. The duty of a property owner may affect an injured person’s ability to seek damages in connection with an accident. An owner or occupier of land is expected to exercise reasonable care. However, there may be cases…

The possibility that an outdoor recreation facility’s proprietor might face liability for a guest’s injuries is dependent on multiple factors. The guidelines set in Illinois’ Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act are meant to inform decisions fitting the individual circumstances related to accidents occurring on or after Jan. 1, 2014, which is…

Winter is just around the corner for Chicago, so this is a perfect time to discuss what happens if you slip and fall on ice that is on someone’s property. If you have ever fallen on ice or know someone who has, you might know that these types of accidents can cause serious injuries…

With all the construction going on in Chicago, it isn’t uncommon to see temporary fencing up in various places around the city. For pedestrians, those temporary fencing solutions around the construction zones can cause serious hazards. A recent lawsuit filed in the Cook County Circuit Court claims that a pedestrian was struck by a…

When you take your child to a play area to have some fun and get rid of energy, you have the expectation that the play area will be safe for your child. In places like fast food restaurants that have play areas, your expectations are probably more than at a play area that isn’t…

Property owners in Cook County are expected to keep sidewalks, stairways and other paths free of ice during the cold winter months. Failing to do so can lead to serious injuries if someone slips on the icy surfaces. When the icy surface is in a dark or dimly lit area, the potential for injury…

Bullying or hazing is the subject of a large national debate. Bullying is the phrase that is more commonly used in a minor context, with advocates focusing on reducing and preventing the act online and in schools. Hazing is a word that is often used in the adult context. Many of our premises liability…

Illinois was the last state to enact legislation allowing the concealed carry of guns. The law “has been such a big deal throughout the state,” said Mike Drews, a real estate agent on a task force created by the Illinois Association of Realtors. The association is concerned with how the industry should handle this…