Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

At many law firms, employees come and go. Attorneys build résumés, staff members move between offices, and turnover is often treated as unavoidable in the legal profession. At John J. Malm & Associates, we have built something different. For decades, our firm has been defined not only by the clients we serve, but by the…

Shoulder injuries are among the most frequently reported musculoskeletal injuries after car accidents. Because the shoulder is highly mobile yet relatively unstable, it is especially vulnerable to the sudden forces generated in a crash. Among all possible shoulder injuries, rotator cuff tears are widely recognized as the most common shoulder injury in car accidents. Understanding…

Dog parks are designed to be safe, social environment, but when an attack occurs, determining liability becomes legally complex. Unlike typical dog bite cases, dog park incidents often involve off-leash animals, shared responsibility, and unique legal defenses like assumption of risk. In this blog, we break down who may be liable for dog park attacks,…

Blowing dust is one of the most underestimated roadway hazards in the United States. Unlike rain, snow, or ice, which drivers anticipate, dust storms and sudden wind-driven soil events can appear with little warning and instantly reduce visibility to near zero. These conditions often lead to catastrophic, multi-vehicle collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities. For drivers…

When someone suffers a serious injury in a car accident, workplace incident, or other traumatic event, most people assume the legal battle will focus on who caused the accident. In reality, that is often only the starting point. Once liability is established, or even partially accepted, the dispute frequently shifts to a more complex and…

Car accidents are stressful enough, but many drivers are surprised to learn that even when they did nothing wrong, a crash can still affect their driving record and insurance profile. In Illinois and across the United States, the relationship between fault, driving records, and insurance premiums is more nuanced than most people expect. In this…

If you’ve been injured in an accident and filed a personal injury claim, you may be required to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Despite the name, an IME is often one of the most misunderstood, and strategically important, parts of a case. Knowing what an IME is, how it works, and how it can…

Car accidents are already among the most common sources of injury claims in the United States, but what many people don’t realize is that the legal exposure doesn’t always stop with the crash itself. In certain situations, an injured person may have two separate claims: one against the at-fault driver and another against a negligent…

Motorcycle accidents are uniquely dangerous because riders lack the structural protection of passenger vehicles. When crashes occur, they often result in severe injuries or fatalities. Understanding the most common type of motorcycle accident is critical, not only for prevention, but also for establishing liability in personal injury claims. The data is consistent across multiple studies…

Slip and fall accidents often happen in seconds, but proving exactly what caused them can take months of investigation and litigation. In Illinois premises liability cases, surveillance footage has become one of the most powerful forms of evidence available. With cameras now common in grocery stores, retail centers, parking lots, apartment complexes, and workplaces, video…