Posted on September 29, 2026 in Head Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change how a person thinks, remembers, and manages everyday life, and those changes often last long after the hospital stay ends. According to recent data from the CDC, among people still alive five years after a moderate or severe TBI, 57 percent are moderately or severely disabled, and 55 percent of those who were working at the time of injury are unemployed.

If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence in 2026, a Chicago, IL personal injury lawyer can help you pursue compensation for the full impact of the injury.

What Makes a Traumatic Brain Injury Life-Changing?

A TBI becomes life-changing when its effects interfere with a person’s independence or ability to live as they did before the accident. Moderate and severe TBIs can cause lasting problems with memory and concentration. Some people also experience changes in their physical abilities or behavior.

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 Posted on August 26, 2026 in Medical Malpractice

Learning that your child has cerebral palsy can raise painful questions about what happened during pregnancy or delivery. Cerebral palsy has many possible causes, so the diagnosis alone does not prove that a doctor made a mistake.

However, a doctor may be responsible when a preventable medical error causes the brain injury that led to your child’s condition. If you have questions about the care your child received and suspect a birth injury, a Chicago, IL medical malpractice lawyer can help investigate what happened.

When Can Cerebral Palsy Be Caused by Medical Malpractice?

Cerebral palsy affects a person’s ability to move and maintain balance. It results from damage to the developing brain or abnormal brain development.

The CDC reports that a lack of oxygen during birth causes only a small number of cerebral palsy cases, and many cases have nothing to do with malpractice. Premature birth and infections are among the other known risk factors.

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 Posted on July 30, 2026 in Car Accidents

After a catastrophic Illinois car crash, most injury claims begin with the driver who caused the accident. However, the at-fault driver may have no insurance or only a small policy that cannot come close to covering the damage. Illinois requires drivers to carry insurance, but the minimum coverage may simply not be enough.

A spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, or other permanent, catastrophic injury may cost millions of dollars in medical care and change many people’s lives forever.

In these cases, you may need to make a claim against your own insurance company. That does not mean you caused the accident. It means you paid for coverage designed to protect you when you need it.

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 Posted on June 28, 2026 in Personal Injury

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there were 6.6 million violent victimizations in the United States in 2022. Assaults can occur in places like parking garages, parking lots, and apartment complexes, especially where security is poor. Under the law, property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe, and in areas where violent crime is likely, that duty includes strong security measures. Ignoring a known risk is exactly what makes a landlord liable in a premises liability case. 

If you were hurt in an assault in 2026, a Chicago, IL negligent landlord attorney can review your case and help you understand your legal options.

What Is Negligent Security Under Illinois Law?

Under the Illinois Premises Liability Act, 740 ILCS 130, property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to people lawfully on their premises. When poor security contributes to a foreseeable attack, the owner may be held accountable through a negligent security claim.

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 Posted on May 27, 2026 in Bus Accidents

Chicago's public transit system is one of the largest in the country. According to Chicago’s Regional Transportation Authority, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains provided about 319.2 million rides in 2025. Accidents happen when people take public transit at that scale, and when they do, riders are often unsure whether they can sue a government agency. In Illinois, the CTA is treated differently from most public entities. If you get injured on public transit in 2026, a Chicago, IL personal injury lawyer may be able to help.

Does Illinois Tort Immunity Law Apply to CTA Injury Claims?

The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/) limits when injured people can sue local public entities. However, 745 ILCS 10/2-101 excludes entities organized under the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act (70 ILCS 3605/), which created the CTA. The CTA cannot use tort immunity as a defense, as a city department or county agency might. Injured riders can bring standard negligence claims against the CTA. To win, a claimant must show the CTA owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and that the breach caused real injury.

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 Posted on April 30, 2026 in Product Liability

Some of the most dangerous medical devices are placed inside the body, which means when they fail, the harm can be serious and hard to undo. If you or someone you love was hurt by a defective medical device, Chicago, IL product liability lawyers can help you understand your options and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Why Do Medical Devices Fail?

Medical devices fail for many reasons. Some are poorly designed from the start. Others are made with bad materials. Some are rushed to market before they are fully tested. Others fail because the manufacturer did not warn patients or doctors about known risks.

The FDA is supposed to oversee medical devices, but it relies heavily on manufacturers to report problems. When companies put profits ahead of patient safety, dangerous devices can stay on the market for years before anyone fully understands how much harm they are causing.

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 Posted on March 21, 2026 in Truck Accidents

Being hurt in a serious truck accident can change your life in an instant. The injuries are often severe, the recovery is long, and the financial pressure can feel overwhelming. When a crash happens because a truck driver was too tired to react or too distracted to pay attention, that is not just an accident. It is negligence, and whoever is responsible should be held accountable.

According to the FMCSA's Large Truck Crash Causation Study, 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle drivers were considered fatigued at the time of a serious crash. Distraction and inattention also rank among the top driver-related factors in fatal truck crashes.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck accident and needs to seek compensation in 2026, a Chicago, IL truck accident lawyer can help you understand your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on February 25, 2026 in Personal Injury

In some situations, parents can file a medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit if a baby dies during childbirth because of a preventable medical error. Doctors, nurses, and hospitals must follow accepted safety standards during labor and delivery. Birth injuries account for 20 percent of the 20,000 infant deaths in the United States each year, showing how serious complications during childbirth can be.

If your family experienced this loss in 2026, our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and determine whether medical negligence played a role.

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 Posted on January 15, 2026 in Car Accidents

Crashes involving taxis and rideshare vehicles can cause severe injuries or death. Sometimes, the companies can be held legally responsible. However, liability depends on the facts of each case. What matters most is who caused the car accident and what the driver was doing at the time the crash occurred.

Rideshare use continues to grow. In 2025, Uber reported having about 8.8 million drivers and couriers worldwide. With so many rideshare vehicles on the road each day, serious crashes are more likely to raise complex legal questions.

As of 2026, Illinois courts still apply standard negligence rules to auto accidents of any kind, but they also account for the unique issues involved in taxi and rideshare cases. If your family has been affected, our Chicago, IL car accident lawyers can help determine who may be responsible.

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 Posted on December 21, 2025 in Car Accidents

The evening commute is one of the busiest times on Chicago roads. Traffic increases as people leave work, pick up their children from school and afternoon activities, or head to appointments. Major routes, such as I-90, I-94, and other expressways, often become crowded between late afternoon and early evening. During these hours, the risk of car crashes rises across the city.

At Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC, we regularly see cases tied to this daily surge in traffic. If you were involved in an evening rush-hour crash, contact us today to talk about your case with our experienced Chicago, IL car accident lawyers.

Evening Commute Crash Risks on I-90, I-94, and Other Chicago Expressways

Chicago expressways carry heavy traffic during the evening rush. I-90 and I-94 are known for sudden slowdowns, tight merges, and frequent lane shifts. Interchanges near downtown and along the Kennedy and Dan Ryan Expressways often back up quickly, leaving little room for error.

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