Lawyers in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit know that reaching a settlement or verdict in their case requires significant human and financial resources and patience while cases wind their way through the civil justice system. In January, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that should limit delays and encourage wrongdoers to seek…
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that occurs in newborns who suffer oxygen deprivation and decreased blood flow before their birth. Children with HIE often have developmental delays, feeding problems, trouble breathing, seizures, low muscle tone and other issues. An estimated 2 to 9 live births out of 1,000 are HIE-related births. Between…
When other Illinois drivers make poor choices while behind the wheel, innocent people can suffer. This includes drivers and passengers as well as others outside of the vehicle, such as first responders and road workers who are near the road. As noted by our injury lawyers in Chicago, you may be someone impacted by negligence…
If you spend much time on the highway, you know that nothing is quite as frightening as a semi-trailer barreling along at 80 mph. The federal government has long tried to require speed limiters on large trucks that would hold their speeds to a set level — probably 68 mph or lower. Yet no rule…
CHICAGO, February 22, 2021 – Chicago trial lawyer Todd A. Smith, a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP, a personal injury law firm, has been named by Lawdragon to the 2021 Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, an honor given to lawyers who have achieved the highest level of success Considered among the most respected…
CHICAGO, February 16, 2021 – Brian LaCien, a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP, has been listed by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Super Lawyer in their 2021 edition – covering all practice areas. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2011. Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers in each state, using criteria…
CHICAGO, February 2021 – Chicago personal injury lawyer Todd A. Smith, a founding partner with Brian LaCien of Smith LaCien LLP, has been listed by Illinois Super Lawyers as the Number 2 top-rated Illinois lawyer in their 2021 edition – covering all practice areas. He has been on the Illinois Super Lawyers list since its…
The condition of a state’s roads and highways can have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of the men and women who drive on them. Poor road conditions can lead to more preventable accidents and a higher likelihood of injuries. Recently, the Reason Foundation evaluated and ranked states based on the condition and…