Individuals involved in the litigation process – whether they are merely filing a claim with an insurance company or have filed a lawsuit headed for trial – must be mindful of the dangers inherent in posting information about themselves or their cases in social media....
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Month: February 2013
BEDRIDDEN MAN ALLOWED TO TESTIFY “IN COURT” THROUGH SKYPE
Taking advantage of a relatively recent Illinois Supreme Court Rule, a bedridden man was allowed to testify through Skype against his wife in a Daley Center court proceeding earlier this month. Bedridden from a stroke, Emil Cogan was allowed to answer questions from...
Facts About Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage: You May Not Have the Coverage You Think You Do!
Illinois requires drivers of motor vehicles to possess liability insurance to cover them in the event of an accident. This requirement is not just sound public policy – it also helps provide for your own financial security in the event of an accident. When purchasing...
DISTRACTED DRIVING
Unfortunately, one of the growing areas of motor vehicle collisions are those incidents involving “distracted driving.” Although people enjoy and even feel compelled to stay “up-to-date” by constantly reading texts or making cell phone calls, such technological...
HYBRID VEHICLE SILENCE CAN INCREASE ACCIDENTS
“Sounds of [hybrid] Silence” could result in more pedestrian accidents due to hybrid vehicles being nearly soundless when they are being operated by battery rather than gasoline engine. Recently the National Highway Traffic Safety Registration has proposed a rule...
Preventable Injuries Frequent in Anesthesia
According to an article that appeared in the January 2013 issue of Anesthesiology News, an analysis of more than 9,500 closed claims filed against anesthesiologists found that many patients experience preventable injuries that could be avoided with proper use of...
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Welcome to my blog. The Law Offices of Jeffrey E. Martin, LLC concentrates in all types of plaintiff’s personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home, and wrongful death litigation. With locations in Chicago and Arlington Heights, Jeff is committed to protecting...
