Jan 7, 2021 | Covid-19 Cases
Coronavirus and the Law: Illinois Courts Consider Insurance Fraud, Wrongful Death Claims Related to COVID-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on throughout the United States, the virus continues to affect virtually every aspect of our daily lives. The legal system is no...
Oct 22, 2020 | Covid-19 Cases
Illinois Injury Report: Update on COVID-Related Cases in Illinois Courts Today’s post continues Coffman Law’s “Illinois Injury Report” blog series, which summarizes and reports the latest news in Illinois concerning the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice,...
Sep 14, 2020 | Civil Rights, Covid-19 Cases, Personal Injury
COVID-19 Waivers: FAQs on Waivers During the Coronavirus Pandemic and How Illinois Courts Approach These Exculpatory Clauses The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty to so many areas of our lives, including school, work, social activities, and virtually...
May 27, 2020 | Civil Rights, Covid-19 Cases
Coronavirus and the Law: Nurses Fired for Speaking Out over Deficient Facemasks file Retaliation Claims A few weeks ago, we covered the legal impact of the Coronavirus pandemic by discussing the lawsuits filed over the Grand Princess cruise ship outbreak. Today, we...
May 26, 2020 | Covid-19 Cases, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death
Coronavirus and the Law: Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Sue over the Cruise Line’s Alleged Gross Negligence The sweeping impact of COVID-19, commonly known as “Coronavirus,” has been felt everywhere – schools, workplaces, restaurants, and more. Now, Coronavirus...
May 24, 2020 | Civil Rights, Covid-19 Cases, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Coronavirus and the Law: Nursing Homes Facing Coronavirus-Related Wrongful Death Lawsuits Since the Coronavirus outbreak began in the United States, we have covered breaking legal news stories such as the lawsuits filed against the Grand Princess Cruise Line and the...