When someone is injured in a serious accident, the damage often goes beyond medical bills and temporary lost wages. Some injuries permanently affected a person’s ability to work, advance in their career, or earn the income they once relied on. These cases involve what the law refers to as loss of earning capacity, a critical… Continue reading How We Prove Loss of Earning Capacity After a Life-Changing Injury
Illinois highways, especially in and around Chicago, have seen a sharp rise in commercial truck traffic over the past decade. With major interstates serving as critical shipping corridors, more tractor-trailers are sharing the road with everyday drivers than ever before. Unfortunately, this increase in truck traffic has also led to a troubling rise in serious… Continue reading Truck Accidents vs. Car Accidents: Why Trucking Cases Are More Complex
“If your CT scan is normal, you should be fine.” This is one of the most common and most damaging myths surrounding traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many people walk out of emergency rooms relieved to hear their scan looks normal, only to discover days or weeks later that something is very wrong. Headaches linger, concentration… Continue reading Traumatic Brain Injury: Why You May Still Have a Case Even If Scans Are Normal
Medical devices are meant to improve lives, reduce pain, restore mobility, and help patients regain independence. From joint implants and spinal stimulators to surgical tools and infusion pumps, patients trust these products to work safely as intended. However, defective medical devices have become a growing concern nationwide and in Illinois, with more injured patients discovering… Continue reading What Victims of Defective Medical Devices Should Know Before Filing a Lawsuit
What was supposed to be an ordinary day for our client, Jane Doe (for purposes of confidentiality), turned into a life-altering event. Jane, a hardworking middle-aged small-business owner in Illinois, slipped on an unnatural patch of ice while exiting a residential complex where she was visiting a family member. In that moment, her left foot… Continue reading $2.3 Million Settlement After Slip and Fall Causes Severe Ankle Fracture
A significant development is underway in the litigation surrounding the Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant, one that could reshape the legal landscape for injured patients nationwide. On October 31, 2025, several plaintiffs nationwide with lawsuits against Cartiva filed a motion in federal court seeking consolidation of all Cartiva-related lawsuits in a single federal court under a… Continue reading MDL Requested for Consolidation of Cartiva Implant Lawsuits
When serious injuries reshape someone’s life, words alone often fall short. Descriptions of fractures, surgeries, and long-term limitations frequently fail to connect with jurors, adjusters, or mediators the same way a clear, accurate visual cue can. Bridging the Gap to Full and Fair Compensation This is where medical illustrations, whether static drawings or dynamic animations,… Continue reading Effective Use of Medical Illustrations for Settlement and Trial
When you’re injured because of another person’s negligence, your claim typically includes two broad categories of damages: economic losses (medical bills, lost wages, property damage) and non‑economic losses. One of the most important non‐economic losses is pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Physical harm is often visible, but the emotional pain, the disruption… Continue reading What Counts as Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case?
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, it’s hard enough to navigate the physical recovery, emotional stress, medical bills, and lost wages. If you also have a pre‑existing condition, such as a prior back injury, degenerative joint disease, or earlier surgery, you may wonder whether that prior condition ruins your chances of recovering… Continue reading How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect a Personal Injury Claim?
It’s common to sign a liability waiver before participating in activities such as gym workouts, obstacle courses, recreational sports, and fitness classes. But what happens if you get seriously injured? Are you automatically barred from filing a personal injury lawsuit just because you signed a waiver? Not necessarily. At Pullano & Siporin, our experienced Chicago… Continue reading Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If I Signed a Waiver?
