On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Oct 20, 2020 | Firm News
If a person, product or business causes you to become injured, you may find yourself struggling to move forward in life. Issues other than medical bills and time lost from work could lie ahead, even after accepting a settlement. An injury may change your life and...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Sep 18, 2020 | Firm News
The likelihood of your child receiving a bite from a dog is much higher than it is for you. This is true for a number of reasons. Children are more likely to misinterpret signs of a dog’s aggression as friendly overtures. They may panic in the face of an...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Aug 15, 2020 | Firm News
In legal practice, a “fact pattern” describes a summary of basic facts about a case. When a claim is straightforward, it may be relatively easy to identify the underlying issues and apply relevant legal principles. However, in many cases, extraordinary circumstances...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Jun 26, 2020 | Firm News
When an accident causes you harm, your thoughts may eventually turn to the issue of recovering for your losses. The question that requires answering is “Who is at fault?” A court’s determination regarding which party has responsibility for causing the harm...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Jun 16, 2020 | Firm News
Personal injury damages are an important protection for victims of car accidents to be familiar with. They can help with the victim’s physical, financial and emotional damages which is why car accident victims should be familiar with the different types of damages and...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Mar 19, 2020 | Firm News
Parents in Chicago who work hard every day to provide for their families teach their children the important lesson of a job well done as well as fiscal responsibility. So, when these parents are injured in a workplace accident, not only is their health on the line,...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Mar 6, 2020 | Firm News
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, distracted driving kills nine individuals every single day. Another 1,000 individuals per day sustain some type of injury in an incident involving a distracted motorist. As such, whether you drive for work...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Dec 20, 2019 | Firm News
Each year, the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Commission tracks worker’s compensation claims throughout the state. This agency helps Illinois workers receive the benefits they deserve, especially if an employee and an employer cannot reach a resolution on...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Nov 6, 2019 | Firm News
When you are working and become injured, getting better should be your only concern. All too often, employees must deal with insurance companies instead of taking time to get well. It can be difficult to sit idly by and suffer while an unqualified professional makes...
On behalf of Law Office of James P. Leahy | Jun 17, 2019 | Firm News
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