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Frequently Asked Questions About Slip & Fall Accidents

Written on May 19, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About Slip & Fall Accidents Slip and fall accidents are the most common premises liability cases. If someone slips and falls at work, on public property, or on private property due to negligence by the owner, then they may be eligible for compensation for their injuries under premises liability laws. Injuries sustained from slip and fall accidents...

Steps to Take Following a Truck Jackknife Accident

Written on April 11, 2023.

Steps to Take Following a Truck Jackknife Accident There are several types of accidents that can involve trucks, but one of the biggest risks is that of jackknife accidents. Along with rollovers, head-on collisions, and other types of truck accidents, jackknife accidents are often serious and cause significant injury and damage. To help you determine what to do in the event...

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Do You Need a School Sexual Abuse Lawyer?

Written on March 24, 2023.

Do You Need a School Sexual Abuse Lawyer? As Chicago personal injury attorneys with expertise in sexual abuse, we often receive questions regarding students dealing with the heart-wrenching aftermath of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. School sexual abuse can happen in a variety of school and educational-related settings, and victims may be entitled to seek damages and...

Injured by a Consumer Product? Take These Steps to Protect Your Rights

Written on March 6, 2023.

Every time you buy a consumer product, you expect it to perform as advertised. Whether it’s a piece of exercise equipment, a kitchen appliance, or anything else you purchased, you want to get real value for your money. The last thing you expect is to be injured by a consumer product. Unfortunately, consumer products do cause injuries. When that happens, it’s important...

Types of Evidence Involved in Personal Injury Cases

Written on February 14, 2023.

People involved in accidents resulting in injuries because of another party’s negligence may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury claim. To recover damages in personal injury cases, in addition to hiring a reliable personal injury attorney, claimants will need to be able to prove that negligence resulted in their injuries, which isn’t easy without...

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Vinkler Law Named to U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms”

Written on November 3, 2022.

Vinkler Law Offices, LTD. Named in U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms” List Vinkler Law Offices, LTD. is proud to announce it has been named to the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list, recognizing it as among the most elite and talented law firms across the nation earning a Tier 2 ranking for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The...

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4 Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

Written on July 24, 2022.

4 Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Personal injury can be tragic and devastating to the injured individual and their family. No one plans to be severely injured. Unfortunately, severe and permanent personal injury happens every day due to people and businesses not following the rules they are required to follow. When people and businesses fail to follow the necessary...

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse Easily Overlooked

Written on June 20, 2022.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse Easily Overlooked Moving your loved one into a nursing home is a very difficult and stressful decision. You want to ensure that your loved one will be safe, healthy, and protected while at the nursing home. Unfortunately, some nursing homes do not provide residents with the care they deserve. This can often be overlooked because residents may be...

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Five Questions You May Have About Concussions

Written on May 27, 2022.

Five Questions You May Have About Concussions A concussion is caused by a blow to your head and affects the way your brain functions. Symptoms may include headaches, problems with concentration, memory issues, and difficulty with balance and coordination. While these symptoms are usually temporary, concussions may have permanent and lasting effects. You are at higher risk...

Top 9 Construction Accidents Causing Injuries

Written on April 20, 2022.

Top 9 Construction Accidents Causing Injuries In every workplace, there are certain rules that employers must follow to ensure that employees are safe. When employers fail or violate these rules, employees become injured. An example of these rules includes OSHA Rules, which are rules published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. However, these are not the...

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A Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer is Medical Malpractice

Written on March 4, 2022.

Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer is Medical Malpractice What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional fails to do what they are required to do based on the established rules within the medical community. The rules are called the standard of care. When a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional does not follow...

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More Bad Truck Drivers Create Danger on the Highways

Written on February 23, 2022.

More Bad Truck Drivers Create Danger on the Highways Competition in the Truck Driving Industry is High There is a dangerous problem on the roads today due to less good truck drivers than in the past, leading to more catastrophic injuries and death. The American Trucking Association reported that the trucking industry is lacking approximately 80,000 drivers because people are...

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Is Stevens Johnson Syndrome a Drug Allergy Reaction?

Written on February 4, 2022.

Is Stevens Johnson Syndrome a Drug Allergy Reaction? What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome? Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or SJS, is a serious disease that is often caused by a drug allergy reaction. SJS can be life-threatening. Individuals with SJS often must be hospitalized to receive the proper care and treatment due to the severity of the condition. SJS starts as a red or purple...

Appeals Court: Statute of Limitations Still Paused for Disabled Person’s Lawsuit

Written on January 17, 2022.

Appeals Court: Statute of Limitations Still Paused for Disabled Person’s Lawsuit An Illinois appellate panel has ruled a nursing home cannot use a two-year statute of limitations to escape a medical negligence claim from the guardian of a disabled person, even though the guardian had already filed suit against a hospital nearly three years earlier over those same injuries...

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Understanding the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case

Written on December 10, 2021.

Understanding the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case All personal injury matters have a time period within which to file a lawsuit called the statute of limitations. To miss that deadline means the claim is barred. Every state in the United States has its own statute of limitations that governs the timeframe when different types of legal actions must be initiated...

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Jerry Vinkler Named to 2022 Super Lawyers

Written on November 20, 2021.

Jerry Vinkler Named to 2022 Super Lawyers To be recognized for an award in your chosen profession is an honor, but to receive that award for the 15th year in a row goes to show that you are a master of your craft – someone who is truly the best of the best. Vinkler Law Offices LTD. is pleased to announce that every year since 2007, Jerome Vinkler has been nominated to...

When a Nursing Home Fails to Provide Care to Residents

Written on November 10, 2021.

When a Nursing Home Fails to Provide Care to Residents There are several ways in which nursing homes may fail to provide care to residents in these facilities. Failure to provide the proper care that causes harm to a resident qualifies as nursing home neglect or abuse and may warrant a claim against the staff in many cases. Nursing home staff who fail to provide adequate care...

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Types of Birth Injuries Due to Medical Malpractice

Written on October 31, 2021.

Types of Birth Injuries Due to Medical Malpractice Among the most catastrophic type of injuries arising from medical negligence or medical malpractice are those associated with childbirth. There are three types of birth injuries arising from medical negligence or medical malpractice that are most prevalent in the United States: Oxygen deprivation (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy) Head...

What is a Wrongful Death Claim?

Written on July 16, 2021.

What is a Claim for Wrongful Death of a Child? The loss of a child is one of the most tragic events for a parent. No words can express the loss felt every day. When you feel that loss was from the negligence of another from a car accident, truck crash, medical malpractice, or other negligent act, that loss is more difficult. Vinkler Law Offices helps families who have...

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Is It Time to Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney?

Written on April 26, 2021.

Is It Time to Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney? If you or a loved one is injured because of a doctor or another medical professional’s negligent actions, you are entitled to compensation for those injuries. With the help of a skilled medical malpractice attorney, financial recovery includes past and future medical expenses, lost income, compensation for disability,...

Common Questions About Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Written on April 2, 2021.

Common Questions About Sexual Abuse Lawsuits As Chicago sexual abuse lawyers, we hear a wide range of questions from clients and family members as they navigate the heart-wrenching aftermath of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Whether the sexual abuse occurred at the hands of an educator, a healthcare provider, or a trusted member of the church clergy, sexual abuse and assault...

Brain Injury Lawsuits – 3 Keys to Success

Written on March 15, 2021.

Brain Injury Lawsuits – 3 Keys to Success As Chicago brain injury attorneys, we often get questions from clients about the best way to achieve success in brain injury lawsuits. When someone has suffered a brain injury, the short-term and long-term effects can be devastating mentally, physically, and financially. When that injury is due to the actions or negligence of...

Difference Between Birth Defects & Birth Injuries

Written on February 18, 2021.

Chicago Birth Injury Attorney Explains the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect $1,950,000 Recovery Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death Childbirth should be a joyous event that every parent hopes results in welcoming a happy, healthy baby. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Complications may arise before, during, or shortly after the birth process...

$2,000,000 Settlement in Cook County Medical Malpractice Case

Written on February 8, 2021.

$2,000,000 Confidential Settlement in Cook County Medical Malpractice Case On February 2, 2021, Jerry Vinkler of Vinkler Law Offices, Ltd. obtained a $2,000,000 confidential settlement in Cook County in a medical malpractice case against a family practice doctor and the Adventist Healthcare System. The case had been pending in Cook County Circuit Court. Jeannie Pinner was the...

When It’s Best to Hire a Truck Accident Attorney

Written on February 7, 2021.

When It’s Best to Hire a Truck Accident Attorney It’s essential to seek treatment and recover from injuries following a truck accident, which is often far more severe than other types of vehicle accidents. In addition to healing from your injuries, you may be wondering about further steps to take after an accident, including if you should hire a truck accident...

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How to Find the Right Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago

Written on January 14, 2021.

Finding the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in Chicago to Handle Your Case Many personal injury cases don’t require the assistance of a lawyer to handle the claim. However, even if you think you do not need an attorney, you may be better off seeking some initial guidance from an experienced personal lawyer before handling the case on your own, particularly if you are inexperienced...

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Jerry Vinkler Named Super Lawyer

Written on September 16, 2020.

Jerry Vinkler Named Super Lawyer Jerry Vinkler Selected by Super Lawyers® For 2021 Being named Super Lawyer for fourteen consecutive years is not something every Illinois medical malpractice lawyer can claim. Jerry Vinkler is one of those Super Lawyers® who can claim that distinction. He first received this prestige award in 2007 and then every year since. This honor is only...

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Vinkler Law Welcomes Kelsey J. Burge JD

Written on September 10, 2020.

Vinkler Law Welcomes Kelsey J. Burge, JD On behalf of Vinkler Law Offices, the firm is pleased to announce they have hired Kelsey J. Burge who began with the firm in July 2020. We expect she will pursue our clients’ cases with energy and commitment after sitting for the Illinois Bar Exam in October. KELSEY BURGE graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law near...

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Injury from an Allergic Reaction Can Be From Negligence

Written on August 19, 2020.

Injury from an Allergic Reaction Can Be From Negligence Many are injured and die each year from an allergic reaction resulting from food and drug allergies. Most people have no allergies. Common food allergies include: Peanuts Soy or soybeans Fish Eggs Blueberries Milk Many can take antibiotics, pain relievers, and other medications without experiencing any adverse effects....

5 Tell-tale Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

Written on July 15, 2020.

5 Tell-tale Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children Sexual abuse in children is a major concern that can truly haunt parents. With children spending time in the care or supervision of others, opportunity abounds for sexual predators to inflict harm. From youth organizations and sports leagues to religious organizations and schools, the sexual abuse of children tragically happens...

Family Awarded $1.95 Million in Wrongful Death Claim

Written on February 12, 2020.

Family Awarded $1.95 Million in Wrongful Death Claim Jerry Vinkler obtained a $1,950,000 medical malpractice and wrongful death settlement for the widower of a lady who was incarcerated in Cook County jail for a one-month misdemeanor sentence. She had paralysis on one side due to a prior stroke which caused her to fall often. Cook County ignored her needs for supervision and...

Court Agreed Medication Error Caused Death

Written on February 12, 2020.

Court Agreed Medication Error Caused Death $2,000,000 Recovery- Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death Jerry Vinkler as lead counsel represented the widow of a 65-year old man who was given the wrong medication during out-patient surgery. The doctor and clinic were not equipped to resuscitate the man, which resulted in brain damage and his death 16 days later. ...

Sexual Abuse by Diocese of Joliet Hidden for Years

Written on February 12, 2020.

Sexual Abuse by Diocese of Joliet Hidden for Years $2,050,000 Recovery – Sexual Abuse Jerry Vinkler as lead counsel represented a 54-year old man that had been sexually abused and emotionally abused in 1976 by two Diocese of Joliet priests. At the time John Doe was 11 years old. Vinkler Law Offices conducted an investigation and learned the Joliet Diocese had covered...

Construction Injury Settlements

Written on May 27, 2016.

Construction Injury Settlements Vinkler Law represents people suffering from injuries due to construction accidents. Call Today for a No Obligation Consultation Worker Injured In A Fall At Work $2,100,000.00, on behalf of a 32-year-old construction worker who fractured his spine and experienced lower spinal cord injury in a fall at work. $1,600,000 Record Pre-Trial...

Medical Malpractice Recovery Settlements

Written on May 27, 2016.

Medical Malpractice Recovery Settlements Vinkler Law represents victims of medical malpractice in Chicago and Northern Illinois. Call Today for a No Obligation Consultation $6,000,000 For Failure To Diagnose Allergic Reaction To Septra $6,000,000 settlement for a Chicago family whose father died as a result of a hospital, its doctors and medical staff not accurately diagnosing...

Nursing Home Abuse

Written on May 27, 2016.

Nursing Home Abuse Vinkler Law represents victims of nursing home abuse in Chicago and Northern Illinois and helps to recover damages. $500,000 For Death Of Woman From Blocked Trach Tube $500,000 for death of woman from blocked trach tube $500,000 For Mistreatment Of 85-Year-Old Woman $500,000 to the family of an 85-year-old woman who was mistreated at the defendant nursing...

Product Liability

Written on May 27, 2016.

Product Liability Vinkler Law represents victims of injury or death due to product liability. Call Today for a No Obligation Consultation $600,000 For Defective Knee Replacement $600,000.00 on behalf of a 45-year-old carpenter, who had a defective device for knee replacement implanted, requiring multiple additional surgeries. Back to Our Succesess ...

Premises Liability

Written on May 27, 2016.

Premises Liability Vinkler Law specializes in helping people that are victims of injury due to premises liability. Call Today for a No Obligation Consultation $1,200,000 Settlement For A Minor Sexually Assaulted In A Hospital Psychiatric Ward $1,200,000 settlement for a minor who was sexually assaulted while admitted to a hospital psychiatric ward due to depression. The...

Motorcycle Accidents

Written on May 27, 2016.

Motorcycle Accidents Vinkler Law represents victims of motorcycle accidents in Northern Illinois and Chicago. Contact our office today. $500,000 for a man injured in a motorcycle accident Settlement for $500,000 for a man rear-ended while driving a motorcycle. Back to Our Succesess Schedule Now...

$6,000,000 for Failure to Diagnose Allergic Reaction to Septra

Written on August 24, 2015.

$6,000,000 For Failure To Diagnose Allergic Reaction To Septra A 52-year old man was the victim of medical malpractice when his doctors did not diagnose that he was was suffering an allergic reaction to Septra, an antibiotic commonly used to treat infections. The father of five was given Septra by his Primary Care Physician (PCP). Just seven days later he developed chills, fever...

VA Hospitals Investigated for Scheduling Fraud & Medical Malpractice

Written on January 8, 2015.

VA Hospitals Investigated For Scheduling Fraud & Medical Malpractice There has been widespread news lately about the care our veterans are receiving from the VA. Unfortunately many veterans are not receiving the timely care they need and once they do receive the care it has not always been good. This has been a problem all across the country. In Illinois there are a number...

Nursing Home Negligence Leads to $500,000 Wrongful Death Verdict

Written on August 12, 2014.

Nursing Home Negligence Leads To $500,000 Wrongful Death Verdict Jerry Vinkler tried a nursing home abuse and wrongful death case in April/May, 2014, to verdict, obtaining an award of $500,000.00 against the nursing home. An 83 year old resident was on a tracheotomy tube which required constant monitoring, suctioning and cleaning. The Estate contended that the nursing home failed...

Obamacare Mandated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Could Cause Unintentional Problems

Written on July 10, 2014.

Obamacare Mandated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Could Cause Unintentional Problems There has been a lot of discussion lately about Electronic Medical Records (EMR). The federal government, as part of the changes implemented by what is known as “Obamacare’, is requiring all health care providers to use electronic medical records. The theory is that these records will be easy...

Whiplash from a Car Crash

Written on June 25, 2014.

Whiplash From A Car Crash Car crashes cause all types of injuries – one of the most common is known as a whiplash injury. Whiplash from a car crash, medically known as cervical strain, usually occurs when the car is struck from behind and the head and neck are thrown forward and whipped backwards. This sudden, violent movement causes strain on the muscles and tendons in the...

The Connection Between Advanced Directives and Health Care Costs

Written on June 10, 2014.

The Connection Between Advanced Directives and Health Care Costs Health care costs keep rising everywhere in the country, except one place, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Could it be that the good residents of LaCrosse, Wisconsin are healthier than the country as a whole? Possibly. Is it having the Old Style brewery in town that keeps them from using health care services? I’d like to...

Truth About the Number of Medical Malpractice Case Filings in Cook County

Written on May 27, 2014.

Truth About The Number Of Medical Malpractice Case Filings In Cook County In conversations with family, friends and others about being a personal injury lawyer, the topic invariably turns to medical malpractice and the “myths” about the number of lawsuits filed, doctors fleeing the state and a system out of control. People get half-truths and odd bits of information here and...

$1,000,000 Judgment in Cook County

Written on April 11, 2014.

$1,000,000 Judgment In Cook County Cook County lawsuit for $365,000 against Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital and Medical Center and obtained a $1,000,000 judgment against the physician on behalf of an Orland Park couple whose daughter died at age 24 hours. The hospital was responsible for a physician who was negligent in not giving antibiotics for Group Beta Strep. ...

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Highlights of Past News Items

Written on March 27, 2014.

Highlights of Past News Items Jerry Vinkler Named Super Lawyer For 2012 Jerry Vinkler has once again stood above the rest with his work in medical malpractice law in Illinois. Mr. Vinkler has been honored as a Super Lawyer for 2012. This is Mr. Vinkler’s fourth consecutive award, having also been named in 2009, 2010 and 2011. This award designates Jerry Vinkler as one of the...

Are You Suffering From Chronic Back Pain?

Written on January 15, 2014.

Are You Suffering From Chronic Back Pain? As personal injury lawyers we have handled many cases for clients that have suffered back injuries. All of these clients have had various treatments, be it surgery, injections, medications or physical therapy. Some have met with more success than others. A few clients have never found relief and live with the pain for the rest of...

Dangers of Distracted Driving

Written on January 9, 2014.

Dangers of Distracted Driving The esteemed New England Journal of Medicine recently posted a fun video about the dangers of distracted driving. While we all know the dangers of talking on the cell phone, this study confirms that tasks that taking our eyes off the road results in an increased risk of an at-fault motor vehicle collision. The study looked at the difference between...