Putting Experience And Empathy To Work For Personal Injury Clients
Product Liability in Illinois is an important legal concept that can have a major impact on the safety of consumers. When a product is deemed to be defective, the company that manufactured or sold it can be held liable for any injuries or property damage caused by the...
Having a truck accident is never an ideal situation in Illinois or anywhere you are located. Accidents can happen when you least expect it. That is why our team at Heller, Trakhtman & Associates have put together an article detailing who is liable for a truck...
Accidents and incidents happen at any time, being prepared and understanding everything that falls under personal injury is the first step. Within the state of Illinois there are many different types of personal injury and how they are categorized. Throughout this...
The thought of losing a loved one can be difficult to deal with. Especially if it was wrongful death, either through neglect, crime, or vehicular manslaughter. That is why understanding wrongful death can be helpful so that you may know the steps in order to file. We...
Do you have a family member within a nursing home that has been neglected or abused? We’re going to help you understand what some warning signs may be along with giving you information on how your family member is protected by state and federal laws. PRACTICE AREAS...
In a world of e-commerce and constant transportation of goods it is beneficial to know what to do when you happen to get into a truck accident in Illinois. Every year there are roughly 500,000 truck accidents in the United States, and Illinois happens to have many...
Dealing with death may just be the hardest thing you have to do in your life. It’s even worth it if that was a needless wrongful death. Nothing will ever bring that person back, but you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. First you have to determine if you...
Hospitals can be scary places. No one likes going to the doctor, but for the most part, they do a great job keeping people happy and healthy. However, sometimes things don’t go so well. Mistakes happen and medical malpractice takes place. You may be wondering if you...
Auto accidents happen fast, are never convenient, and can often be scary. The moments that immediately follow an auto accident are extremely important. Whether you are hurt or not, it’s wise to reach out to a lawyer, but when should you hire an attorney after an auto...
A large part of any personal injury case is determining fault, and not only will this have a bearing on the outcome, but it will even depend on what state you live in. Heller, Trakhtman & Associates will explore the different ways that fault is handled in the...