The Federal Tort Claims Act, or FTCA, applies when a person, referred to as a private party, is injured due to the negligence of the US Government. There are specific instances that are covered by the FTCA, which will be detailed below. When a private party is injured due to the negligence of a U.S.… Read More

At , we value transparency, meaning we want our clients to understand every step of the process without any confusion. To achieve transparency, we are honest about our legal fees. With the stigma about the high costs associated with hiring an attorney, it is important to us that our clients know what they will be… Read More

A 71-year-old man was pronounced dead on Thursday night at Carle Foundation Hospital after being hit by a pickup truck while riding home on his motorized scooter. The deceased was crossing Vine Street in Urbana, Illinois when the driver came out of nowhere and collided with the scooter. So far, the pickup truck driver has… Read More

On Friday, December 3rd, two cars collided, one traveling northbound and another traveling westbound, shortly after 3pm in Piatt County, Illinois. The vehicle traveling northbound carried much of the impact, as both the driver and passenger were transported immediately to Carle Hospital. Unfortunately, both were pronounced dead within the hour. The driver of the westbound… Read More

On Sunday, August 29 two people were involved in a car collision. Both people were injured and send to a local hospital. One driver was said to be traveling at a high speed, which resulted in them rear-ending another vehicle. The driver allegedly at fault has been arrested under charges of driving under the influence… Read More

Update: As of August 6th, it has been reported that Ford County saw 13 new COVID-19 cases. Of those 13, eight are linked to the Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells long-care facility. Accolade Healthcare of Paxton houses 106 beds in their facility. All of the residents who tested positive were asymptomatic according to Jason… Read More

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is reporting six cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness believed to be linked to packaged lettuce mix. This illness, caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite, is now part of a multi-state outbreak that has affected people in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota,… Read More

As the winter season approaches, so does various hunting seasons, one of which has already begun in Illinois. Hunting seasons are designated times where it is legal to hunt particular kinds of animals, the most popular animal to hunt being deer. In Illinois, the deer hunting seasons include archery from October 1st through January 19th,… Read More

The month of June is recognized as National Safety Month, which is promoted by the National Safety Council each year. The purpose of National Safety Month is to focus on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, as well as in homes and communities. The National Safety Council advises people… Read More

Unfortunately, medical malpractice is a common reality for many people across the United States. For those lucky enough to have not been affected, medical malpractice is a legal issue that occurs when a medical or health care provider strays from their normal course of action causing injury to their patient. A recent article details how… Read More