Monthly Archives: March 2010
9 Tips – Prepare Your Plaintiff for a Personal Injury Deposition
In today’s world, the deposition may be the only time a personal injury plaintiff gets to tell his/her story. Many cases settle shortly after depositions, and a good one can show attorneys and insurance adjusters just how good your case … Continue reading
Filed under Negotiations, Settlements, Trial Practice
6 Points on the Illinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force Report
It’s true here in the Quad Cities and across the nation – nursing homes are often understaffed, overfilled, and the workers often abuse and/or neglect their residents. One of my goals as a lawyer is to do my part to … Continue reading
Filed under Medical Information, Medical Malpractice, Tort Reform
Interesting New Illinois Case on Hospital Liens and the Common Fund Doctrine
EDIT: The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed this case. Ignore everything I wrote below, and remember that you’re stuck with the Lien Act as the only means to reduce hospital and physician’s liens. – HZ 3/24/11 Ever wonder how … Continue reading
Filed under Illinois Case Law, Illinois law, Medical Information, Negotiations, Settlements, Traps, Trial Practice
