Written by A 2023 amendment to the Illinois Wrongful Death Act now allows punitive damages in qualifying cases. Learn when they apply, the key exceptions, and what the law requires.
Learn what factors affect the value of a slip and fall settlement in Illinois, including liability, comparative fault, injury documentation, and medical liens.
NHTSA FARS data shows most fatal pedestrian crashes happen after dark. Illinois law under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1 still holds drivers to a due-care standard at night. Here is how fault is analyzed.
Being hit outside a crosswalk does not bar recovery in Illinois. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, you can still recover damages if you are less than 51% at fault. Here is how comparative fault works.
Illinois product liability law allows injured riders to pursue claims against helmet and part manufacturers. Learn how strict liability, FMVSS 218, NHTSA recalls, and the 12-year statute of repose apply.
A pothole that barely rattles a car can down a motorcycle. Illinois gives you only one year to sue a government entity — 745 ILCS 10/8-101. Know the CDOT vs. IDOT split before filing.
Delivery drivers and mail carriers are lawfully on your property — 510 ILCS 5/16 strictly holds dog owners liable for bites during deliveries. Learn how to pursue your claim in Illinois.
A dog does not have to bite you to hurt you. Under 510 ILCS 5/16, Illinois strictly holds owners liable when a dog injures — not just bites — a lawfully present, unprovoked person.
MDL 3060 consolidates hair relaxer injury claims in Chicago federal court. Learn about the NIH Sister Study findings, FDA action, and whether women diagnosed with uterine cancer may qualify.
Illinois follows the Kahn v. James Burton foreseeability standard for attractive nuisance claims involving children injured by swimming pools, trampolines, construction sites, and similar hazards.