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Do you have a medical malpractice case? Let's ask Zane. Many times I receive phone calls from grieving parents or a spouse who has had a tragic loss as a result of a medical procedure or event. The question becomes whether or not they have a medical malpractice case....
Many times an attorney will be presented with what appears to be both a great case but a difficult client. In my practice over the years, I have represented every imaginable type of client and case. What I have learned is it is as important to determine which cases...
You believe you have a great case. You called a couple of lawyers and discussed it, and one has said he’ll take it. The question for you then becomes: what do I expect when I meet with my attorney? Here are five things you should do when you go to meet your lawyer....
From time to time, both lawyers and clients are confronted with the need to obtain a copy of a medical chart. This request for medical information necessarily involves a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) request. The HIPAA provides a measure...
Because of the limited scope of this article, I will only be able to touch on the highlights and general requirements of an expert for litigation in Illinois. In general, any and all professional liability actions require an expert to testify. The cases of legal,...
This blog is about collecting and enforcing a judgment against a resident of a different country. The collection of judgments outside of the United States is a very large and complex process and it is very dependent on which country of origin you either have the...
When confronted with a potential motorcycle accident case, it is important to know that the issues presented are often unique and distinct from those in the classic automobile accident case. There are three special considerations you need to make before you decide to...
What You Need to Know About Lawsuit Loans Many times a client can be devastated financially because of the loss of a husband or wife or other breadwinner. This can create an uncomfortable situation whereby the client asks the lawyer to loan him money based upon an anticipated future recovery in a lawsuit that the lawyer is handling. In all…
Many times doctors will prescribe medicines or medical procedures which later turn out to be defective and the subject of a product recall. In the last few years, the recall of medical devices has increased tremendously, particularly for the prosthetics used in joint replacement surgeries. The classic example of a medical product recall involves the silicone filled bags that are…
I recently had a friend of mine call to tell me that his father had died, and that he appeared to have died without a will. This particular client was concerned because his father was an owner and operator of a successful business in which he was the only shareholder. My friend had a very large family that included many…
