May 21, 2013

When Dogs Attack

Posted by Margaret Donnell under Accidents / Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Man’s best friend. We all love those furry animals. They serve as companions, playmates, care takers and guards. Sometimes, however, dogs are vicious. Your own pet can unexpectedly turn on you. But what happens when someone else’s dog attacks you? What is your recourse?

Within the last week, the Chicago Tribune has reported on at least two incidents of dog attacks. www.chicagotribune.com A 16 year old was attacked by a pit bull and suffered puncture wounds to his leg and foot before a Chicago police sergeant shot the dog dead. Yesterday a 9 year old suffered similar injuries by an unidentified breed of dog and had to undergo plastic surgery.

Dog bites occur every 75 seconds in the United States. www.dogbites.org In the 8-year period from 2005 to 2012, two dog breeds accounted for 73% of the attacks that resulted in death: pit bulls and rottweilers. www.dogbites.org A 2010 study showed the average cost of a dog bite-related hospital stay was $18,200, about 50% higher than the average injury related hospital stay. www.dogbites.org

Illinois statute makes the owner liable for personal injuries caused by their dog if someone is attacked without provocation. 510 ILCS 5/16 If you were injured or lost a loved one due to a dog attack, you may be entitled to compensation for those injuries or wrongful death. The personal injury attorneys at DeBlasio & Donnell are committed to fighting for the rights of our clients who have been injured by the negligent conduct of others. Our law firm provides free consultations in personal injury cases. To speak with one of our attorneys, call us Toll Free at (877) 646-9245 or via our website at http://dd-lawfirm.com/contact.php. We are here to help. There are no attorneys’ fees for our services unless we successfully resolve your case.

DISCLAIMER: This blog post is not legal advice and should not be relied on by anyone as legal advice in their particular situation. Furthermore, while DeBlasio & Donnell LLC welcomes communications via its website, please be aware that communicating any information to DeBlasio & Donnell LLC or any of its attorneys through its web site or via any other method without a formal engagement with the Firm does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between you (or any other users, senders or recipients) and DeBlasio & Donnell LLC or any of its attorneys. For your protection, please do not send us confidential information until you have spoken with one of our lawyers and received authorization to send that information to our Firm. Thank you.

 

May 16, 2013

Motorcycle Fatalities and Injuries are on the Rise

Posted by Antonio DeBlasio under Accidents / Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, News

The other day, the Chicago Tribune reported on two motorcycle accidents that occurred this week.  One accident resulted in death, and in the other, the motorcyclist was in critical condition.  With this beautiful weather Chicago has recently seen, it’s no wonder we find ourselves surrounded by convertibles and motorcycles.  Convertibles are easy to see, however, motorcycles are easy to miss.

On April 24, 2013, the Governors for Highway Safety Association released a report projecting that motorcyclist deaths increased by approximately 9 percent in 2012, to more than 5,000 lives lost nationally.  www.ghsa.org  According to the GHSA, “this level of deaths closes in on an all-time high, and motorcyclists remain one of the few roadway user groups where no progress can be shown over the last decade.”  www.ghsa.org   The 2012 Preliminary Data indicates that in Illinois alone, from January through September of 2012, there were 132 motorcyclist traffic fatalities.  www.ghsa.org

If you were injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for those injuries or wrongful death.  The personal injury attorneys at DeBlasio & Donnell are committed to fighting for the rights of our clients who have been injured by the negligent conduct of others.  Our law firm provides free consultations in personal injury cases.  To speak with one of our attorneys, call us Toll Free at (877) 646-9245 or via our website at http://dd-lawfirm.com/contact.php.   We are here to help. There are no attorneys’ fees for our services unless we successfully resolve your case.

DISCLAIMER: This blog post is not legal advice and should not be relied on by anyone as legal advice in their particular situation.  Furthermore, while DeBlasio & Donnell LLC welcomes communications via its website, please be aware that communicating any information to DeBlasio & Donnell LLC or any of its attorneys through its web site or via any other method without a formal engagement with the Firm does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between you (or any other users, senders or recipients) and DeBlasio & Donnell LLC or any of its attorneys.  For your protection, please do not send us confidential information until you have spoken with one of our lawyers and received authorization to send that information to our Firm.  Thank you.

 

 

May 3, 2013

Sacred Heart Hospital Accused of Fraud.

Posted by David Gower and Antonio DeBlasio under Accidents / Personal Injury, Business / Civil Litigation, Business Fraud, Miscellaneous, Willful and Wanton Conduct

Have you ever gone to the doctor and wondered why your bill is so high?  The Chicago Tribune has reported that administrators and doctors at Sacred Heart Hospital in Chicago have been arrested for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme to make money by giving patients unnecessary treatments. (more…)

 

May 3, 2013

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Chicago’s Condominium Ordinance.

Posted by David Gower and Antonio DeBlasio under Business / Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Real Estate Disputes

In Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condo. Ass’n, 2013 IL 110505, Gary Palm sought production of his condo association’s financial records pursuant to section 13-72-080 of the Chicago Municipal Code.  The Association refused, claiming the condo did not have to comply with the Chicago ordinance because it was superseded by a state statute – the Illinois Condominium Property Act.  The state statute requires a unit owner to state a proper purpose for obtaining association financial records, which the plaintiff did not do.  Requests made pursuant to the Chicago ordinance, however, do not require a proper purpose to be stated.  (more…)

 

May 2, 2013

Putative Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Chicago Against Ryan Eagle, Harrison Gevirtz, Eagle Web Assets and Other Targets.

Posted by Antonio DeBlasio under Breach of Contract, Business / Civil Litigation, Business Fraud, Class Actions, Corporate, Employment, Fraud, Internet

On April 18, 2013, the law firm of DeBlasio & Donnell LLC filed a lawsuit seeking class action status against Eagle Web Assets, Inc. and other defendants, including Ryan Eagle and Harrison Gevirtz, on behalf of Ronan Petillon, individually and as the representative of a class of similarly situated persons, who provided affiliate marketing services through the Eagle Web Assets Private Network.  The complaint seeks money damages, class certification and other equitable relief on behalf of Ronan Petillon and members of a class of persons who provided affiliate marketing services through the EWA Private Network but who have not been paid in full for their services.  A copy of the complaint can be viewed by clicking here.  Class Action Complaint.

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May 1, 2013

Woman Airlifted to Hospital After Crash on I-80.

Posted by David Gower under Accidents / Personal Injury, Auto / Car Accidents, Miscellaneous, News, Wrongful Death

The shoulder of the road is supposed to be a safe place to address car trouble or some other problem.  All too often, however, people are seriously injured on the side of the road.  According to a recent article in the Shorewood Patch, a pickup truck was parked on the shoulder of I-80 when a semi-trailer truck struck it and injured two people. (more…)

 

Apr 23, 2013

Bounce House Injuries on the Rise.

Posted by David Gower and Antonio DeBlasio under Accidents / Personal Injury, Business / Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death

Have you ever rented an inflatable bounce house for your child’s birthday party or other celebration?  Did you know that bounce house injuries are on the rise?  A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics found that bounce house injuries have increased fifteen-fold from 1995 through 2010.  Click here to find the study. (more…)

 

Apr 20, 2013

Tips for Starting a Family Business.

Posted by David Gower and Antonio DeBlasio under Business / Civil Litigation, Employment, Miscellaneous

Many small businesses are run by families.  Family businesses can be rewarding, but they also present many unique challenges.  According to an article published in Forbes magazine, there are 8 rules you should follow to run a successful business with your spouse. (more…)

 

Apr 16, 2013

Debt Collectors Win Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Posted by David Gower and Antonio DeBlasio under Business / Civil Litigation, Business Fraud, Class Actions, Consumer Fraud, Miscellaneous

In Webb et al. v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. et al., the federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois held that a plaintiff cannot state a claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) by simply alleging that a debt collector sent a letter to the debtor seeking to collect a greater dollar amount than it latter sought to collect in a lawsuit.  According to the court, the plaintiffs failed to sufficiently allege that the debt collector’s action was false, deceptive, or misleading. (more…)

 

Apr 13, 2013

Enforcement of a Mechanic’s Lien in Illinois.

Posted by David Gower and Antonio DeBlasio under Breach of Contract, Business / Civil Litigation, Construction Disputes, Miscellaneous, Real Estate, Real Estate Disputes

The Illinois Mechanic’s Lien Act allows someone who provides labor or material to the improvement of private property to attach a lien to the property if he or she is not paid for the labor or materials provided.  This is an especially useful tool for subcontractors and material providers who do not have a contract with the owner of the property.  Without a mechanic’s lien, a subcontractor or material supplier who did not contract with the owner is limited to an action against the party it contracted with – usually the general contractor or another subcontractor.  But, a mechanic’s lien makes the owner of the property responsible for paying. (more…)

 

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