Category: Firm News

Halloween can be a scary time to be a pedestrian, especially in a busy city. For many parents, there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns.  At Seidman, Margulis & Fairman & Fairman, LLP, we are concerned about pedestrian safety in our community. We wanted to better understand where pedestrian accidents happen…

Brain injuries can have devastating effects on a victim. However, not all brain injuries are exactly alike. When a person sustains a bump or blow to the head or experiences oxygen deprivation, the signs and symptoms of a brain injury may not occur right away. In fact, secondary brain injuries involve changes that happen over…

There is no doubt that those who work in the construction industry face significant risks each day. These workers operate around heavy equipment and in hazardous conditions. However, both state and federal authorities place significant regulations on this industry in order to keep workers safe. Unfortunately, there are still times when injuries occur. Often, these…

Dealing with insurance carriers is not on the top of anybody’s “to do” list. However, if you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the actions of somebody else, you will likely end up having to work with insurance carriers in order to receive compensation for your losses. Insurance claim denials are…

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another driver in Illinois, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, these cases can become complicated, and many car accident victims need to know how long it will take for the insurance carrier…

Women who are pregnant with a baby deemed healthy expect to have a problem-free birth. While most of these women will get …

When you first receive a call from the nursing home to tell you that your mother had fallen, you were surprised. You knew …

Road construction workers face serious hazards on each shift. This is especially true when they are working on a road that is …

Active duty military members and veterans alike are exposed to a lot of gunfire and other loud noises — and that is often …

A nursing home should be a place where vulnerable people can feel safe and cared for. Since people are living longer lives, …