Nov 11, 2020 | Personal Injury
Frequently Asked Questions about Class Action Lawsuits Civil areas of law like personal injury and product liability exist to allow an injured party to hold a wrongdoer accountable for their actions. However, sometimes wrongdoers causing these injuries impact not only...
Oct 30, 2020 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Illinois Injury Report: What You Should Know About the Shooting of Marcellis Stinnette by Waukegan Police 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...
Oct 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
Personal Injury 101: How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney The phrase “personal injury” refers to a broad area of law encompassing several different types of cases, including motor vehicle and truk crashes, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more. Today’s...
Oct 23, 2020 | Personal Injury
Personal Injury 101: When are Animal Owners Liable for Injuries Caused by Their Pets? Pets are a source of joy and affection, and in the United States, the majority of families own at least one pet. In fact, according to recent estimates from the National Pet Owners...
Oct 22, 2020 | Personal Injury
Personal Injury 101: What Should I Expect During My Personal Injury Case? The phrase “personal injury” refers to a broad area of law encompassing several different types of cases, including motor vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more. Today’s...
Sep 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
Personal Injury 101: A Guide to Slip and Fall Cases The phrase “personal injury” refers to a broad area of law encompassing several different types of cases, including motor vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more. Today, we will focus on a...
Sep 22, 2020 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Coffman Law Report: Summary of Police-Involved Shooting Settlements and Verdicts Between 2015-2020 Police violence, misconduct, and unwarranted use of force have been of paramount concern in recent years, especially after the brutal killings of George Floyd, Breonna...
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...
Aug 28, 2020 | Civil Rights, Personal Injury
What You Should Know About the Shooting of Jacob Blake Shot by Kenosha Police On August 23, 2020, 29-year-old Kenosha man Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by Kenosha Police officer Rusten Sheskey. As a result of the shooting, Blake – a father of six – is...
