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07 Sep Woman sits in hospital waiting room with head tilted back in disbelief and anguish.

Suing a Hospital for Wrongful Death

While it’s a sad fact of life that many patients lose their lives due to reasons outside of the hospital’s control, it’s also true that […]

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23 Aug statue of Lady Justice with scales of justice and sky background

Wrongfully Convicted of his Mother’s Murder at 14 Years Old, Michael Politte Files Petition of Innocence After 20+ Years in Prison

  Only physical evidence leading to conviction has been scientifically proven false Michael Politte was 14 years old when he woke to the smell of smoke […]

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18 Aug Car keys next to a bottle and snifter of brandy, potentially causing a situation where punitive damages would be awarded

How Are Punitive Damages Awarded

If you or a loved one have been injured by someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to damages. There are multiple types of damages that […]

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15 Aug accident with a mail truck

Injured in an Accident With a Mail Truck? You Have Options.

If you were injured in an accident involving a United States Postal Service mail truck, you might assume that you’re out of options. It must […]

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12 Aug tips for safe summer fun

Tips for Safe Summer Fun

On stifling summer days, nothing is more refreshing than jumping (or sliding) into a cool river, lake, or swimming pool. Danger seems far away when […]

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10 Aug car accident

Auto Product Defects, Recovery Strategies Covered in L&E Webinar

Partners Kent Emison, Brett Emison and Brennan Delaney prsented together at the Strafford webinar “Personal Injuries and Auto Shop Liability From Accidents Due to Negligent, […]

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09 Aug doctor reviewing mri brain scans

Using Ultrasounds to Help Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen in the blink of an eye. Whether by a car crash, slip and fall, or sports injury, TBIs […]

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09 Aug illinois state capitol building

Update on Illinois Prejudgment Interest Bill

In early January of 2021, the Illinois Legislature passed House Bill 3360. This bill proposed the addition of prejudgment interest on all personal injury and […]

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21 Jul tailgating causes accidents

L&E Partners Speak at Auto Liability Webinar July 28

Partners Kent Emison, Brett Emison and Brennan Delaney will be the featured speakers at the Strafford webinar “Personal Injuries and Auto Shop Liability From Accidents […]

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16 Jul Male driver holding neck in pain while sitting in vehicle

The Physical Toll After a Car Accident

Car accidents, no matter how minor they may seem, have the potential to leave victims with long-lasting pain. On top of the mental and emotional […]

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11 Jul A red tractor-trailer coasts down the highway

The Recent Growth of E-Commerce and its Effect on the Trucking Industry

Thanks to its convenience and accessibility, e-commerce’s boom over the past few decades has changed many facets of life, including the way we shop, spend, […]

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30 Jun forklift that wasn't inspected for defects sits in a warehouse.

Forklift Defects: The Dangers of Skipping Inspections

Forklifts are powerful pieces of machinery that must be maintained properly. When in good working order and inspected correctly, forklifts should pose minimal risk to […]

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