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Yes. The absence of a will does not prevent a wrongful death claim from moving forward in Illinois. Per the Illinois Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180/1), these cases are filed by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate for the benefit of surviving family members. If the deceased had a will, that document typically…
Yes. If you were riding as a passenger on a motorcycle in Illinois and were injured in an accident, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. In fact, passengers are often in a better legal position than the rider because they typically bear no responsibility for what caused the crash. You weren’t…
Insurance companies deny wrongful death claims for a variety of reasons, ranging from disputes over who caused the death to technical issues with how the claim was filed. Some denials are based on legitimate coverage questions, while others are strategic moves designed to discourage families from pursuing the full value of their case. Regardless of the…
Getting into a bicycle accident can leave you in a state of shock and unsure of what to do next. For better or worse, the steps you take in the immediate aftermath of the crash…
CHICAGO, IL — April 2026 – Meyers & Flowers attorneys Craig Brown, Frank Cesarone, and Nicholas Flowers successfully obtained a $16.35 million settlement on behalf of a 58-year old gentleman who suffered a spinal cord…
In early 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration flagged a major recall involving more than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops manufactured by K.C. Pharmaceuticals. The recall was issued due to a lack…
You’re not required by law to hire an attorney after a car accident in Illinois that wasn’t your fault. You can file an insurance claim on your own and try to negotiate a settlement directly. However, doing so puts you at a real disadvantage because insurance companies have trained adjusters on their side whose job is…
If you were riding as a passenger in a car that was involved in an accident in Illinois, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim against whoever caused the crash. In fact, passengers are often in the strongest legal position of anyone involved because they’re almost never at fault for what happened….
In most cases, yes, you will need to pay your medical bills before your personal injury case reaches a settlement. While your case is still working its way through the legal process, the responsibility for keeping up with your medical expenses generally falls on you. However, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck paying everything out of…
Chicago, IL – March 18th, 2026 – Meyers & Flowers announces a significant victory in the First District Appellate Court on behalf of a survivor of sexual assault that occurred at a residential mental health…
