Construction: One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the US Construction work in the United States is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations. In fact, based on data from 2018, approximately 11 out of every 100,000 construction workers will die each year while on the job. (See US Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
How to Identify if Inadequate Care at a Nursing Home or a Long-term Care Facility Is Responsible for the Death of a Loved One: Know the Facts Negligent Nursing Homes and the Coronavirus: Do I Have a Case? Over One-Third of U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Linked to Nursing Homes Close to 30,000 residents and workers...
Car Accident FAQ Catastrophic Accidents Occur More Often than You Think On May 20, 2020, in the early morning hours, a tragic SUV accident left a pedestrian killed and ended in a bizarre scene with the SUV lodged into a Wheeling home. The pedestrian was later identified as a 31 year-old Chicago man. Witnesses indicated...
Aurora Man Charged with DUI Accident On March 31, 2020, Waldemar Montalvo, Jr., an Aurora resident, was charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence and aggravated assault of a police officer. The charges stemmed from a motor vehicle accident on March 27, 2020. DUIs and COVID-19 Don’t Mix The police reported that...
Coronavirus in Illinois and the United States, By the Numbers COVID-19 has literally made the entire world stop breathing. There is a new normal that has altered the way lives are lived. As of May 6, 2020, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Illinois Department of Public Health have reported: 1,193,813 total cases; 70,802...
City Ordinance to Provide Chicago Renter’s Relief Matt Martin, a North side alderman for the 47th Ward, revealed that he will be introducing a city ordinance to the City Council. This ordinance will aim to provide some relief for Chicago renters who suffered lost income due to the COVID-19 lockdown. If you are unable to...
Update: Essential Workers and COVID-19 Exposure: Answers to Your Legal Questions We’ve written a follow up to this post which includes answers to the legal questions we hear the most from Illinois workers who want to understand their legal rights when it comes to exposure to the Coronavirus. We’ve included answers about essential workers’ rights...
‘Pain and suffering’ is a phrase that has become a part of the public lexicon because it is a common reason for a victim of negligence to receive financial compensation. But you may still wonder: What qualifies as pain and suffering in the legal sense? Each case is different and each victim of negligence may...
What qualifies as a personal injury is any injury you endure as the result of someone else’s negligence. Some examples of personal injury claims include: A car accident A dog bite or attack A slip and fall accident A physical assault Medical malpractice If your lawyer can prove another person failed to use reasonable care...
Illinois’ Dog Bite Laws With spring approaching, most of us will be spending more time outdoors enjoying the warmer temperatures and fresh air. For many local Joliet residents, this means spending time in public spaces like local parks and strolling down neighborhood streets. A small but real fact of life associated with public outdoor spaces...
Kryder Law Group, LLC, founder Andrew S. Kryder has seen a lot in his 20-plus years as a personal injury attorney in Chicago. But one recent client took his breath away. Anne, a Chicago resident, was involved in an early-morning multi-car accident on Lake Shore Drive. Like so many accident victims, she turned to Mr....
Receiving compensation from a party or individual who caused your personal injury involves complex procedures, numerous deadlines, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of how the legal process works. Tasks You Must Handle on Your Own If You Don’t Have a Lawyer A personal injury lawyer will take on these details to get you the compensation...
When you are in an accident, you are stressed and overwhelmed. You likely want to know what happens after you hire Kryder Law. When you call us, the wheels of your personal injury claim are immediately set into motion. Our legal team will embark on the first of many steps that will ultimately lead to...
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC, we know how easy it is for a prospective client to shop around for a lawyer. Using internet directories, forums, and social media, you have a world of information at your fingertips. Many people base their hiring decision on a law firm’s hourly rate or percentage of your settlement....
A successful case starts with a thorough and productive legal consultation. At The Kryder Law Group, LLC, we use this meeting to review the details of your case, explain to you your options for taking legal action, and review pricing for our legal services. Most importantly, we use this opportunity to get to know you...
Illinois Appellate Court Decision Clarifies Law on Contractual Relationships and Snow Removal With wintertime fast approaching, Chicagoans are preparing to deal with winter chores like digging out cars and clearing the sidewalks of ice and snow. But who is considered at fault if you suffer from a common Chicago wintertime accident like a slip and...
Received a medical lien or unpaid bill from your accident? If you suffered injuries that necessitated medical treatment as a result of a driver’s negligence, you may find yourself looking at a “Notice of Lien” from your hospital or physician and wondering what this means. Put simply, a lien is a security interest that the...
Though summer time in Chicago is over, there is still plenty of time for Chicagoans to get out onto their bikes and enjoy the good weather the city has to offer. In an urban setting as big as Chicago, it should come as no surprise that many people commute via their bikes all over the...
The team at the Kryder Law Group, LLC believes that serving our community is a natural extension of our mission to protect the injured of Chicago. Driven by this focus, we proudly sponsor Football Frenzy 2019. The Football Frenzy Event: Bears vs. Raiders Join us for an indoor tailgate party and game viewing of the...
There’s no doubt that summoning a ridesharing car on an app can be incredibly convenient, but there’s an unfortunate dark side to services like Uber and Lyft. While these companies offer great options for getting home safely after having a bit too much to drink or if parking is horrible, the introduction of ridesharing in...
