Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

After a car crash, the adrenaline can be overwhelming. Many people walk away from accidents believing they’re unharmed, until hours or days later, when the pain sets in. If you didn’t go to the emergency room immediately after a car accident, you might now be wondering: Can I still file a car accident claim? The…

Motorcycling offers a unique sense of freedom, but it also comes with serious risks, especially when the weather turns bad. While experienced riders know that inclement weather demands caution, even the most skilled motorcyclists are vulnerable when road conditions deteriorate. Understanding how rain, snow, wind, fog, and temperature extremes impact motorcycle safety is essential for…

In Illinois, rear‑end collisions are extremely common, making up roughly 29 percent of all crashes in the state, with over 80,000 rear‑end collisions annually. This prevalence raises a critical legal question: who’s at fault when one vehicle strikes another from behind? While there’s a general presumption, legal exceptions and nuanced fault allocation can complicate matters. In…

Dog bites can cause serious, long-lasting injuries—both physically and emotionally. In Illinois, victims of dog attacks have strong legal rights, but recovering compensation often depends on one key decision: hiring the right personal injury lawyer. With hundreds of attorneys advertising their services across the state, how do you choose the best one to handle your…

When consumers purchase reusable water bottles, they expect safety, durability, and convenience—not a risk of serious, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, a recently announced recall of the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle, sold exclusively by Walmart, has raised alarming concerns after reports that defective bottles have caused permanent eye damage. With more than 850,000…

As the American population ages, access to quality nursing home care has never been more important. However, with the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) in July 2025, Medicaid—one of the primary funding sources for long-term care—is facing substantial cuts. These changes are likely to trigger widespread consequences across the long-term care industry,…

When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, the family often seeks justice by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. But what happens if the person allegedly responsible for the death is a family member? This situation raises difficult emotional and legal questions. In Illinois, the answer is yes—a family member can be sued…

At John J. Malm & Associates, we represent victims of car accidents throughout Illinois who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. One of the questions we often hear from clients is whether their compensation might be reduced because they weren’t wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. It’s…

Being struck by a delivery truck—as a pedestrian or bicyclist—is not only terrifying, it often leads to serious injuries, complex legal processes, and life-altering consequences. At John J. Malm & Associates, we understand how devastating it can be to suffer a serious injury in a pedestrian or bicycle accident—especially one involving a delivery truck. These…

Proper nutrition is a critical part of ensuring the health, dignity, and quality of life of nursing home residents. In long-term care settings, where older adults may face numerous medical and physical challenges, what they eat—and how much they eat—can directly influence their strength, immunity, recovery from illness, and even their survival. Unfortunately, malnutrition and…