LOCATIONS
Orland Park
14496 John Humphrey Dr, #101
Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: 708-942-8400
Joliet Office
58 N Chicago St., 7th Floor
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: 815-373-5100
Glen Ellyn Office
519 N Main St., #1BN
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 331-276-6200
Chicago Office
60 W. Randolph St., 4th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: 708-942-8400
Elmhurst Office
360 West Butterfield Road, #300
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 708-942-8400
Kankakee Office
1607 West Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: 815-999-5283
Metra Train Accident in Joliet: Can I Sue the Railroad?
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenThe morning commute from the Joliet Gateway Center should be a routine, uneventful experience. Passengers boarding the Rock Island District line or the Heritage Corridor line place immense trust in the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation. You expect the transit agency, commonly known as Metra, to maintain its equipment, employ attentive operators, and transport […]
Hit in the Yorktown Center Parking Lot: Can I Sue the Shopping Mall?
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenThe screech of tires and the sudden impact of a vehicle in a crowded parking lot can turn a routine shopping trip into a life-altering event. When an accident happens at a busy commercial complex like Yorktown Center in Lombard, the aftermath is often chaotic. You are left managing emergency room visits, coordinating with insurance […]
What to Know About Dog Bite Injury Claims in Orland Park, IL
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenThe sudden trauma of a dog attack shatters the quiet routine of a morning walk or a peaceful afternoon in a local park. You expect the immediate, searing physical pain of a bite, but few people are fully prepared for the lasting psychological toll, the intense fear of serious infection, and the logistical nightmare of […]
Understanding Nursing Home Neglect Laws in Illinois
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenPlacing a parent, grandparent, or spouse in a nursing home is one of the heaviest and most emotionally draining decisions a family can make. You likely spent weeks touring facilities in Lincoln Park, reviewing state health ratings for care centers down Western Avenue, and agonizing over the choice, ultimately trusting that your loved one would […]
My Own Insurance Company Is Treating Me Like I’m Lying: What Can I Do?
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenThe aftermath of a collision near the Orland Square Mall or a multi-vehicle crash on La Grange Road is naturally chaotic. You expect the physical pain and the logistical nightmare of a totaled car, but few people are prepared for the psychological toll of being treated like a criminal by their own insurance provider. When […]
Car Door Opened Into My Bike Lane: Who Is at Fault in Illinois?
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenBicycling through Joliet offers an excellent way to commute and enjoy the region, from the scenic, separated routes along the I&M Canal State Trail to navigating the busy downtown commercial corridors near the Will County Courthouse. However, bicyclists sharing the road with motor vehicles face unique, sudden hazards that drivers rarely consider. One of the […]
What Is a Herniated Disc Worth in an Orland Park Car Accident Case?
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenThe sudden jolt of a collision on La Grange Road or a high-impact T-bone near the Orland Square Mall can change your life in a heartbeat. Among the most common yet debilitating injuries resulting from these accidents is a herniated disc. While some may dismiss back pain as a minor strain, a herniated disc often […]
I Was in an Accident 18 Months Ago: Is It Too Late to Sue in Illinois?
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenIf you were injured in a crash 18 months ago and are just now reading this, you need to know one thing immediately: You are in the “red zone,” but you are likely not out of time yet. In Glen Ellyn and throughout Illinois, the legal deadline to file a lawsuit for most personal injury […]
Bicycle Accident on the Illinois Prairie Path: Can I Sue for Trail Injuries?
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenThe Illinois Prairie Path was the first successful rail-to-trail conversion in the United States, and for residents of DuPage, Cook, and Kane counties, it is a treasured recreational resource. On any given weekend, the crushed limestone path is crowded with cyclists commuting between Wheaton and Elmhurst, families walking in Villa Park, and runners training in […]
Accident at Elmhurst Hospital Emergency Room: When Does a Car Accident Become Medical Malpractice
/by Schwartz, Fotopoulos & GreenA collision on the I-290 extension or a pile-up at the busy intersection of North York Street and North Avenue is a traumatic event. When paramedics arrive, the immediate priority is stabilization and transport, often to the Level II Trauma Center at Elmhurst Hospital on Brush Hill Road. For injured residents of Elmhurst, Villa Park, […]