In August, we highlighted a lawsuit brought by a woman struck by a hockey puck at a Chicago Blackhawks game. It’s happened again, this time to Chip Green, of Yorkville, Illinois, who suffered brain injuries from which he may never fully recover. He is the third person to be injured by a stray puck at […]

As the winter season is upon us, it is important to remind people to be very careful while walking in icy, snowy, and/or slippery conditions. Unfortunately, both commercial and residential property owners often unwittingly contribute to slip and fall hazards. Examples such as negligently plowing snow and ice into giant mounds individuals are forced to […]

The popular podcast “Serial” recently concluded its dynamic first season. For those who are not familiar with the show, it informally reopened the investigation into a 15 year old first degree murder case in Baltimore, Maryland. Through exhaustive evaluation of witness testimony, cell phone records, motive, and just about everything pertaining to the case, host […]

Ryan, Ryan & Viglione attorney Michael Viglione recently finalized confidential settlement of a wheelchair accident injury claim. The case involved an impalement injury that a terminally ill patient sustained in a hospital while being transferred from her bed to a wheelchair. A protruding steel rod on one of the chair’s legs stabbed through the back […]

Am I responsible for injuries caused by my flyaway drone? Each day, you encounter numerous risks just walking down the street. You can be struck by a vehicle, slip on a poorly maintained sidewalk or be bitten by a passing dog. With the increasing popularity of drone use by the public, a new threat to […]