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Birth Injury
Burn Injury
Car Accidents
- What Should I Do After a Car Accident in Chicago? A Step-by-Step Guide
- Is it Worth Hiring an Attorney for a Car Accident?
- The Importance of Crash Reports in Car Accident Lawsuits
- Passenger Rights After a Rideshare Accident
- Autumn Driving Hazards to Be Aware Of
- Can Injuries Sustained While Texting and Driving Be Claimed?
- Common Causes of Accidents During the Holidays
- Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Hit-and-Run Accident?
- How to Pay Medical Bills After a Car Accident
- Understanding the Burden of Proof in Personal Injury Cases
- Car Accident Liability and Damages Explained
- What Can I Do If the At-Fault Driver Lied to the Insurance Company?
- Understanding the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries From Car Accidents
- Dangerous Teen Driver Behaviors
- Should You Call the Cops for a Fender Bender in Chicago?
- How Much Money Can a Passenger in a Car Accident Get?
- Can I Get Loss of Earnings or Diminished Earning Capacity Damages in a Car Accident Case?
- Who is at Fault in a Yellow Light Accident?
- A Friend Got Drunk at My Party – Could I Be Held Liable if They Get in an Accident?
- Distracted Driving Statistics in Chicago
- Teen Drivers: How to Keep Them Safe on the Road This Winter
- Can I Be Held Liable for Texting and Walking if I am Hit By a Car?
- When Is Uber or Lyft Responsible For Your Accident?
- Why Road Rage Causes So Many Car Accidents
- What to Do After a Rear-End Automobile Accident
- Proving Lost Wages After a Personal Injury
- After an Accident, Stay Off Social Media
- What To Do After A Hit-And-Run Accident
- The Role Of An Expert Witness In Your Personal Injury Case
- How Much Is My Automobile Accident Case Worth?
Civil Rights
- Civil Injury Claims For Crime Victims
- Understanding Housing Discrimination and the Fair Housing Act
- What Makes a Valid First Amendment Retaliation Claim?
- Your Civil Rights When Dealing With Law Enforcement
- What Rights Do Prisoners Have Against Jail Neglect?
- Building a Strong Police Brutality Case Through Video and Medical Evidence
- How Body Cam Footage Can Affect Police Misconduct Cases
- Building an Effective Defense Against False Arrest Charges
- Police Misconduct and Personal Injury Claims: Protecting Your Rights
- What Types of Damages are Available in Illinois Civil Rights Lawsuits?
- Can I Sue DCSF in Illinois?
- When Do I Need A Civil Rights Attorney?
- Common Types of Workplace Disability Discrimination
- Most Common Causes of Wrongful Convictions
- What Is Malicious Prosecution?
- State v. Steele: What Is a Law Enforcement Show of Authority?
- What Is Due Process? Understanding the 14th Amendment
- How Can I Prove I Was Wrongfully Convicted of a Crime?
- Overview Of The Cost Of Police Misconduct Act
- Can I Sue If I Contract COVID in an Illinois Jail?
- The True Story Behind “The Trial Of The Chicago 7”
- Understanding Police Brutality and Misconduct
- Man Convicted in Starved Rock Murders, Freed From Prison
- Hale & Monico Representing Florida Inmate in Correction Officer Brutality Claim
- Cook County Jail: A “Petri Dish” For Coronavirus
- Can Law Enforcement Take – And Keep – My Property?
- Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights
Construction Accident
- Preventing Injuries on Summertime Construction Sites
- Important Questions to Ask a Construction Accident Lawyer
- Construction Accidents: Protecting Your Rights and Seeking Compensation
- What Are the Top 3 Causes of Fatalities in Construction?
Daycare Child Abuse
- How to Recognize Inappropriate Behavior by Your Child’s Teacher
- Recognizing the Signs of Daycare Child Abuse
Documentary
Dog Bite Injury
Dram Shop
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Firm News
- Staying Safe During St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
- Attorney John W. Chwarzynski Jr. Named as One of America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
- Brian Monico named President-Elect of the Chicago Inn of Court
- Hale & Monico Welcomes John W. Chwarzynski Jr. to its Personal Injury Practice
Hospital Negligence
- Steps to Proving Hospital Negligence in Illinois
- Common Examples Of Chicago, Illinois Hospital Negligence
In the News
- Freed after 47 Years: The Wrongful Conviction of Cleve Heidelberg
- Man Convicted in Starved Rock Murders, Freed From Prison
- Hale & Monico Representing Florida Inmate in Correction Officer Brutality Claim
- Hale & Monico Files Suit Against Berwyn School District for Abusing Autistic Child
- Hale & Monico Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against New York City Housing Program
- Case Files Chicago with Andy Hale Reaches 10,000 Subscribers on YouTube
- Hale and Monico Representing Kankakee Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder in 1999
- Hale and Monico Files Suits on Behalf of Sexual Assault Victims Against River North Bar
Media Projects
Medical Malpractice
- Cosmetic Surgery Complications and Malpractice Claims
- Medical Malpractice: When to Seek Legal Help
- Steps to Proving Hospital Negligence in Illinois
- Medical Misdiagnosis: The Consequences of Diagnostic Errors
- Philips CPAP Lawsuit – Legal Claims for Lung Injuries and Cancer
- What Types of Damages Are Available in a Chicago Medical Negligence Case?
- When Is Unnecessary Surgery A Form Of Medical Malpractice?
- What Types of Doctors Face the Worst Malpractice Suits?
- What Are The Most Common Causes Of Medical Errors?
- How Common Are Breast Cancer Misdiagnoses?
- What You Need To Know About The Standard Of Care In Medical Malpractice Cases
- Common Examples Of Chicago, Illinois Hospital Negligence
- The Most Common Causes Of Surgical Errors
- A Hospital Could Be Liable for Failing to Monitor Its Patients
- Blaming the Patient: A Common Defense Tactic In Medical Malpractice Cases
- When Medical Malpractice Causes Burn Injuries
- Psychiatric Malpractice and What It Means For You and Your Family
- Sepsis Can Be Evidence Of Malpractice
- Dental Malpractice Can Be Fatal
- How Often Are Foreign Objects Left In Patients’ Bodies After Surgery?
- Understanding Your Legal Rights After A Medication Error
- When Is A Misdiagnosis The Result Of Malpractice?
- How Do I Prove Medical Malpractice In Illinois?
Motorcycle Accidents
- What to Do If You Are Involved in a Motorcycle Accident in Illinois
- Motorcycle Accidents vs. Car Accidents in Chicago
- What Are the Main Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago?
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Common Nursing Home Medication Errors and Prevention
- What Are Wandering And Elopement In Nursing Home Neglect Cases?
- What To Know About Nursing Home Financial Abuse
- Demanding Justice After Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
- Bedsores Are Strong Evidence of Nursing Home Neglect
- Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect (and Why It Happens)
Pedestrian Accidents
- Summer Safety for Pedestrians
- Pedestrian Right of Way and Accident Liability
- Can I Be Held Liable for Texting and Walking if I am Hit By a Car?
Personal Injury
- Depositions Explained: Preparing for Your Personal Injury Case
- How to Read and Understand Your Medical Records for Legal Purposes
- Can You File a Lawsuit Against the City of Chicago?
- Black Friday Shopping Injuries: Your Rights as a Customer
- Your Civil Rights When Dealing With Law Enforcement
- Autumn Driving Hazards to Be Aware Of
- Can Injuries Sustained While Texting and Driving Be Claimed?
- Pedestrian Right of Way and Accident Liability
- Common Causes of Accidents During the Holidays
- How “Gross Negligence” Can Play a Role in a Personal Injury Case
- Important Questions to Ask a Construction Accident Lawyer
- Police Misconduct and Personal Injury Claims: Protecting Your Rights
- Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Hit-and-Run Accident?
- Understanding the Burden of Proof in Personal Injury Cases
- What is the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
- Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents
- Questions You Need to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
- What Are Punitive Damages?
- Should I Accept a Settlement Offer from the Insurance Company?
- The Inside Scoop on How Insurance Companies Will Fight Your Personal Injury Claim
- Should You Call the Cops for a Fender Bender in Chicago?
- The Process of Receiving a Settlement Check in Chicago
- What Types of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
- What Are the Types of Damages in Personal Injury Cases?
- 3 Rules of the Road to Help Avoid a Bicycle Accident
- Can I Get Loss of Earnings or Diminished Earning Capacity Damages in a Car Accident Case?
- Understanding the Statute of Limitations on Your Personal Injury Claim
- Who is at Fault in a Yellow Light Accident?
- What is a Reasonable Settlement for Pain and Suffering?
- A Friend Got Drunk at My Party – Could I Be Held Liable if They Get in an Accident?
- Distracted Driving Statistics in Chicago
- Can I Be Held Liable for Texting and Walking if I am Hit By a Car?
- Common Insurance Tactics Used Against Personal Injury Victims
- Qualifications For An Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit
- Can I Still Make an Injury Claim If My Symptoms Are Delayed?
- Tips For Driving Safely Near Tractor Trailers
- How Social Media Can Jeopardize Your Personal Injury Claim
- I Tripped Over an Uneven Sidewalk; Who Is Liable for My Injuries?
- How Medical Malpractice May Cause Cerebral Palsy
- How to Care for a Burn Injury
- Proving Lost Wages After a Personal Injury
- How To Recover Pain And Suffering Damages In A Chicago Personal Injury Case
- Is Your Personal Injury Award or Settlement Taxable?
- Bedsores Are Strong Evidence of Nursing Home Neglect
- Mediation May Be An Option In Your Personal Injury Case
- Why You Should Talk To An Attorney Before Accepting An Insurance Settlement Offer
Police Brutality
- Your Civil Rights When Dealing With Law Enforcement
- Building a Strong Police Brutality Case Through Video and Medical Evidence
- How Body Cam Footage Can Affect Police Misconduct Cases
- Overview Of The Cost Of Police Misconduct Act
- Understanding Police Brutality and Misconduct
Premises Liability
- School District Liability for Student Injuries
- Injured at a Business in Illinois? Here’s What to Do Under Premises Liability Law
- Black Friday Shopping Injuries: Your Rights as a Customer
- Broken Bones From Slips and Falls: Healing and Legal Options
- Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents
- What are the Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries?
- A Friend Got Drunk at My Party – Could I Be Held Liable if They Get in an Accident?
- Elements of an Illinois Premises Liability Lawsuit
- Liability For Swimming Pool Accidents
- What To Know If You’re Hurt On Someone’s Property In Illinois
Product Liability
- Philips CPAP Lawsuit – Legal Claims for Lung Injuries and Cancer
- Who Can Be Held Liable for Injuries Caused by a Defective Medical Device?
- What To Do If You’ve Been Injured By A Defective Product
Publications
Ridesharing Accident
- What Should I Do If I’m Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Chicago?
- Passenger Rights After a Rideshare Accident
- Five Things You Need to Do if You’re Involved in a Rideshare Accident
- When Is Uber or Lyft Responsible For Your Accident?
Sexual Abuse
- Best Practices for Preserving Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
- How to Obtain and Enforce Protective Orders After Sexual Assault
- Legal Remedies for Dating App‑Related Sexual Assaults
- Employer Responsibility to Prevent Sexual Abuse
- How Do I Report Sexual Abuse in Chicago?
Truck Accidents
- Chicago Trucking Accident Lawyer: Know Your Rights After Being Hit by a Truck
- Overloaded and Improperly Loaded Truck Accidents
- Trucking Industry Regulations: How They Impact Your Personal Injury Case
- Are Truck Drivers Responsible for Damages?
- Tips For Driving Safely Near Tractor Trailers
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Video
Weather-Related Accidents
Wrongful Death
- Who Can Claim Wrongful Death Damages in Illinois?
- The Basics of Wrongful Death Claims in Illinois
- Wrongful Death: A Tragedy Made Worse by Legal Complexities
- Survival Actions in Chicago
- Qualifications For An Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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