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CHICAGO, IL – November 2026 – Meyers & Flowers proudly recognizes the criminal prosecution of David Hanson, the former Kane County chiropractor, who was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Hanson previously pleaded guilty to…
Artificial stone could face additional bans as more workers develop silicosis, but there is no nationwide prohibition in the United States as of yet. Australia has already banned the manufacture, supply, processing, and installation of certain engineered stone countertops, panels, and slabs. Meanwhile, California is considering a similar restriction. Whether other states or the federal…
Several models of Little Giant ladders were recently recalled due to a problem with their Rapid Locks. These locks allow users to adjust the ladder’s height, but they can cause the ladder to suddenly retract…
November 2026 – Meyers & Flowers, LLC, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm, is honored to be named in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers®, marking 16 consecutive years of top-tier…
The amount of time you have to file a silicosis claim depends on your state’s statute of limitations, which is the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit. In many states, you may have between one…
Medical beds are used in hospitals and nursing homes throughout the country, as well as in private residences. People who use these beds often have medical conditions that make it difficult to move around on…
If you have been exposed to silica dust at work, you should take steps to prevent further exposure, seek medical attention, and report the unsafe conditions to your employer. You should also document your exposure…
If you developed silicosis after exposure to silica dust, you may be entitled to multiple forms of compensatory damages. Economic damages, for example, can compensate you for things like medical bills and lost wages. Meanwhile,…
Workers who develop silicosis after exposure to respirable crystalline silica may be eligible to file a legal claim for compensation. This includes people who have worked with engineered stone and quartz countertops and developed a…
Several different parties can be held liable for a negligent security incident in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, you may be able to file a civil claim…
