The Fisk & Monteleone Blog

Illinois personal injury attorney David Monteleone, and occasional guests provide insights on a wide range of legal issues related to personal injury law in Illinois.
importance-of-medical-attention-after-personal-injury-accident

The Importance of Seeking Medical Treatment After a Personal Injury in Illinois

When someone in Illinois experiences a personal injury from incidents such as a vehicle accident, a slip and fall, a malfunctioning product, or any other mishap, it’s imperative to immediately…

independent-contractors-and-workers-comp-illinois

Independent Contractors and Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

While most employers in Illinois are required to obtain workers’ compensation insurance, these benefits are not available to everyone. Independent contractors, for example, aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation in Illinois,…

How Is Compensation Calculated For Mesothelioma in Illinois?

How Is Compensation Calculated For Mesothelioma in Illinois?

Asbestos exposure is almost the exclusive cause of mesothelioma, a very rare and very aggressive form of heart-lung cancer. The disease itself is bad enough, as outlined below. Making matters worse,…

How Is Wrongful Death Liability Proven In Drug Overdose

How Is Wrongful Death Liability Proven In Drug Overdose

Prescription drug overdoses are on the rise across America. The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Overdose Death Rates found that 70,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2017 alone. That…

Whose Insurance Covers a Test Drive?

Whose Insurance Covers a Test Drive?

Most lenders require vehicle purchasers to have insurance. But pre-purchase issues are different. In most cases, the car dealership’s insurance policy covers test drive losses. Personal auto insurance policies usually…

Elements You Need to Know About False Imprisonment – A Part of Nursing Home Neglect

Elements You Need to Know About False Imprisonment – A Part of Nursing Home Neglect

Any kind of unlawful restraint on a person against their will is called false imprisonment. It is a condition in which, the victim is not actually imprisoned, but the victim…

What Is The Medical Definition Of False Imprisonment?

What Is The Medical Definition Of False Imprisonment?

Many Americans will eventually spend time in a nursing home. One estimate reveals that 40% of nursing home patients have reported abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home and abuse cases are becoming…

How Much Are Settlements For Serious Back Injuries?

How Much Are Settlements For Serious Back Injuries?

Personal injuries are among the most arduous challenges of life, and a severe back injury can make living and working immensely difficult. When your back throbs with pain, you may…

How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last in Illinois

How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last in Illinois

Many victims who are injured on the job in Illinois have access to workers’ compensation benefits for an unlimited amount of time. But these benefits are not as significant as…