Posted on August 18, 2025 in Personal Injury

Not all swimming pool injuries are the result of someone else’s negligence. However, if you or a loved one has been injured in a pool accident, you might have a valid personal injury claim for compensation. Under Illinois law, the pool owner could be liable.  An experienced Orland Park, IL premises liability attorney can help you determine whether you have a valid claim and pursue compensation for your injuries.

Applying Premises Liability Law To Swimming Pool Accidents in Illinois

When a swimming pool accident occurs, premises liability law determines whether the property owner or another responsible party can be held accountable. Under the Illinois Premises Liability Act, property owners must exercise reasonable care to protect people from foreseeable dangers, including unsafe conditions around swimming pools. If they fail to correct hazards or warn visitors about the danger, the owner may be liable for resulting injuries. For example, if a hotel leaves a broken pool light unrepaired and a guest is injured due to poor visibility, the hotel could be held responsible.

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 Posted on July 18, 2025 in Car Accidents

Car accidents do not have to be severe crashes to cause lasting harm. Even a low-speed collision can leave you dealing with painful injuries, medical bills, and stress. An Orland Park, IL car accident lawyer can help you protect your rights and understand your options if you are hurt. 

What Are Some Common Serious Injuries That Can Result From a Minor Car Accident?

People are often surprised to learn that significant injuries can result from a minor accident. You might feel okay at first, but symptoms can show up hours or days later. Some common injuries from minor accidents include:

• Whiplash: Whiplash is a sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck that can impact muscles and ligaments, causing pain, headaches, and stiffness.

• Concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries: Even small jolts can shake the brain, leading to memory issues, dizziness, or mood changes.

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 Posted on June 17, 2025 in Personal Injury

Summer weather means more people are outside enjoying it. Whether in residential neighborhoods, at events, or elsewhere, many people enjoy walking while the weather is warm. Pedestrian accidents can happen to anyone, but children and older adults have specific characteristics that make them more likely to be hit and more vulnerable in these collisions. Catastrophic and fatal injuries are common.

If someone else’s negligence causes a pedestrian accident, injured victims or their families may have grounds to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim. These cases can be complex, and making a mistake could threaten your compensation. Our skilled Orland Park, IL pedestrian accident attorney can handle all aspects of your case and fight to help you secure maximum compensation.

Are Pedestrian Accidents Common in Illinois?

In 2023, there were 4,533 pedestrian accidents in Illinois. These collisions produced 195 deaths and 5,292 injuries. Although pedestrian crashes only accounted for 1.5 percent of all crashes in the state that year, they represented 17.3 percent of fatal and 6.8 percent of injury-producing accidents.

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 Posted on May 21, 2025 in Truck Accidents

Have you ever noticed that news reports about tractor-trailer crashes often mention injured motorists, but they rarely say that the truck drivers were hurt? Recent Illinois statistics back up that observation. Semi collisions can cause catastrophic injuries, some of which are fatal. When they result from another party’s negligence, our experienced Orland Park, IL personal injury attorney will fight to protect your best interests and see you collect the compensation you deserve.

What Do Statistics Say About Truck and Car Occupant Injuries in Collisions?

In 2023, there were 11,105 accidents involving tractor-trailers in Illinois. Occupants of other vehicles represented 76 percent of total deaths and 74 percent of incapacitating injuries in Illinois truck accidents in 2023. In comparison, semi-truck occupants accounted for only 13 percent of fatalities and 22 percent of incapacitating injuries.

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 Posted on April 28, 2025 in Motorcycle Accident

On April 12th, 2025, an 18-year-old high school senior lost his life in an Orland Park motorcycle crash. The motorcycle struck a car that was pulling out from a driveway. Another motorcyclist was injured when he lost control of his bike while attempting to avoid colliding with the car and the other motorcycle. According to the 2023 Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics, motorcycle deaths that year increased by 15.9 percent over 2022 figures. The number of motorcycle crashes in Illinois also rose from 3,081 in 2022 to 3,147 in 2023.

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 Posted on March 21, 2025 in Car Accidents

It seems like some type of road construction project is always underway in Orland Park and across Illinois. Construction zones frequently cause traffic delays, which can lead to frustrated and angry motorists. In 2023, there were 6,323 crashes in Illinois road construction areas, accounting for 2.1 percent of all accidents in the state.

Road construction zones pose several accident risks. If you sustain injuries in a crash, you need to determine why it happened before you can file a compensation claim. A skilled Orland Park, IL car accident lawyer can investigate your collision and help to maximize your compensation.

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 Posted on February 19, 2025 in Car Accidents

The cost of auto insurance rose significantly in 2024, and that trend may continue this year. When you have a tight budget, you might be tempted to carry only the minimum amount of coverage required by Illinois law. If you are lucky, those limits might be enough. However, choosing not to purchase additional coverage can be a costly mistake.

Various scenarios could require you to file a claim against your own policy’s uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. If your damages exceed your policy limits, you could be left to pay the difference out-of-pocket. In addition, your insurance company does not want to pay any claim, not even for its own policyholders. You need a knowledgeable Orland Park, IL car accident lawyer on your side to protect your best interests.

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 Posted on January 21, 2025 in Car Accidents

You may remember news stories reporting a November 30th drunk driving accident on I-55 in Channahon that injured several people. A driver from Morris had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.348 percent when she apparently caused a chain-reaction crash. Her BAC was over four times the legal limit of 0.08 percent. This case is in the news again because prosecutors are requesting that she not be released from custody before her trial.

Drunk driving accidents can have far-reaching consequences with lingering effects, and the sad truth is that they are preventable. If you were injured in a drunk driving accident or a loved one died as a result of one, consult an experienced Orland Park, IL personal injury lawyer to explore your legal options for pursuing compensation.

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 Posted on December 20, 2024 in Dog Bites

Did you know there are approximately 22 dogs per 100 people in the Chicago area, representing the nation’s highest density of dogs? Whether you are exploring outdoor parks, walking down a street, or visiting family or friends, you will probably see at least one dog. During the winter holiday season, those visits are more frequent, giving rise to higher instances of dog attacks and bites.

If you or your child are attacked or bitten by a dog, is its owner liable for paying your medical bills? What kinds of injuries do dog attacks usually cause? Working with an experienced Orland Park, IL personal injury lawyer can significantly increase your likelihood of getting the compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on November 20, 2024 in Personal Injury

People sustain injuries in accidents every day. While no injury is good, some are significantly worse than others. Serious injuries can alter lives in a moment, both for the victims and their families. Along with physical pain and potential disabilities, emotional and mental wounds often diminish the victim’s quality of life. Fatal accidents also cause various losses for families. When someone else’s negligence is to blame, you deserve compensation.

What kinds of injuries are considered serious or catastrophic? What compensation is available, and how do you know if you qualify for a personal injury or wrongful death claim? An experienced Orland Park, IL lawyer from Issa Law, LLC can help you hold the at-fault party accountable.

What Are Serious Injuries?

Various kinds of accidents and incidents can produce severe injuries that require intensive medical care and rehabilitation, potentially leaving the injured victim disabled or unable to return to work. Catastrophic injuries include:

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