Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Experiencing a slip and fall in a restaurant can be both physically painful and legally complex. In Illinois, such incidents fall under premises liability law, which holds property owners accountable for maintaining safe environments. If you’ve been injured in a restaurant slip and fall, understanding your rights and the steps to take is crucial. At…

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer—a time to gather with family and friends, fire up the grill, and enjoy the warmer weather. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most dangerous weekends of the year when it comes to drunk driving accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving…

A recent recall of child safety gates imported by Yiwu Baili Import and Export and sold on Amazon.com has raised serious concerns about product safety standards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that these gates pose significant entrapment and fall hazards due to multiple violations of federal safety regulations. Details About the Recalled…

In Illinois, understanding the distinctions between reckless and negligent driving is crucial for drivers, legal professionals, and policymakers. While both behaviors endanger public safety, they differ significantly in legal definitions, penalties, and long-term consequences. At John J. Malm & Associates, we fight for the rights of individuals who have been injured in car accidents caused…

Commercial trucks are a vital part of our nation’s economy, transporting everything from groceries to heavy machinery. But with their massive size and weight, large trucks also pose significant risks on the road—especially when traveling at high speeds. One crucial safety measure that has gained increasing attention is the use of speed regulators, also known…

Drowning is a tragic and preventable cause of death, particularly among young children. In Illinois, pool owners—both private and public—have legal responsibilities to ensure the safety of their pools. Understanding when a pool owner may be held liable for a drowning accident is crucial for prevention and legal accountability. In this blog, we will explore…

In August 2024, Samsung Electronics America Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.12 million slide-in electric ranges sold between May 2013 and August 2024. The recall was prompted by a critical fire hazard linked to the design of the front-mounted burner knobs, which can…

At John J. Malm & Associates, we are proud to share a moment of great achievement for our team. Three of our exceptional attorneys—founder John J. Malm, along with accomplished litigators Rachel Legorreta and Alyssa Pullara—have been honored with accolades from The National Trial Lawyers for 2025. This prominent legal organization has named John J.…

Motorcycle accidents can lead to devastating injuries, lengthy recoveries, and overwhelming financial stress. When you’re injured in a crash, the last thing you need is an insurance company trying to pay you less than your claim is worth. Unfortunately, lowball settlement offers are a common tactic used to reduce payouts — especially in motorcycle injury…

When a multi-vehicle accident results in a fatality, families are left grieving while also facing difficult legal questions. One of the most pressing is: Who is liable for the wrongful death? In collisions involving several drivers, establishing liability is rarely straightforward. The chaotic nature of these crashes—often referred to as chain-reaction or pile-up accidents—can make…