Posts by Regina P. Etherton & Associates, LLC

In Illinois, a personal injury victim is able to recover compensation for emotional harm as well as any physical harm that they may suffer. The threshold question in emotional distress cases is whether an ordinary person could be expected to endure the emotional harm. There must be evidence that a person suffered emotional distress through…

Social media is everywhere, but can it be brought into the court room? If you have filed a lawsuit for personal injuries, can you bring the social media history of a party into the court room? Or could they bring in your social media history? The answer to that depends. Social media posts, like other…

Fireworks are a fun and exciting way to celebrate holidays and special occasions. However, in Illinois, the laws regarding fireworks are quite strict. In Illinois, fireworks are illegal to purchase, possess, or use without a valid permit. This means that if you want to set off fireworks in Illinois, you need to obtain a permit…

A common concern is how circumstances on vacation, especially where alcohol is involved, might be grounds for a lawsuit. Illinois has a law about making alcohol available at social events, where the person hosting and providing the alcohol may have exposure to liability. There is “social host liability” where the host has responsibilities for their…

If you live in Illinois but you are injured outside of the state while on vacation or, alternatively, if you live in another state but are injured while on vacation in Illinois, can you file the lawsuit in Illinois? It is important when considering filing a lawsuit to understand what venue you can file in. Typically,…

If you are injured in the workplace, there are two legal avenues you may pursue for compensation: worker’s compensation and third-party personal injury claims. Worker’s compensation claims provide recourse against the employer of an employee who suffers work-related injuries. Worker’s compensation is a no-fault system that provides compensation to employees injured during the course of…

If you are injured due to another person’s negligence, it is crucial to know the statute of limitations that may apply. In Illinois, generally, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. However, the statute of limitations varies depending upon the type of case that you are pursuing.…

Under the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act, homeowners are not liable for injuries that occur as a result of falls on icy sidewalks in front of their home, unless they have voluntarily undertaken a duty to take some action relative to the condition and, in doing so, have made the area more dangerous and…

Carjackings in Chicago significantly increased after the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. There were more than 1,400 carjackings in 2020 alone. A study found that between 2017-2021, the Chicago Police Department recovered less than one in five carjacked cars. Beginning in 2023, lawmakers approved a bill that states that “a person shall now be liable…

Have you ever ridden or seen someone ride on a Divvy scooter?  Scootering is a fantastic way to explore the area and experience an adrenaline rush. Although a fun and eco-friendly way to get around, it’s important to practice safe scootering to avoid accidents and injuries. It is essential to wear a helmet while riding…