If you’re one of the millions of people who own a smartwatch, you know it gives you a lot of information and lets you communicate via phone, text, and other methods. Unfortunately, some people use them while they’re driving, which can be more dangerous than talking on...
According to recent studies, Chicago ranks 8th in cities for new construction, with over $100 billion budgeted for upcoming projects. This abundance of new construction creates a wealth of job opportunities for skilled tradespeople. However, more workers on...
If someone negligently or recklessly causes a collision that ends another person’s life, they can be held accountable in more than one way. The state may pursue a criminal case against the driver for what they’ve done, while family members of the victim can pursue a...
A racking system collapse is one of the most devastating types of accidents that can occur in a warehouse. Racking systems are the shelving units that store all of the merchandise and materials in a warehouse. These systems are incredibly sturdy and usually built to...
ANESI OZMON partners secured a $10.03 million settlement in a construction negligence case on behalf of a 32-year old ironworker from Local 393 in Aurora, Illinois. Three defendants agreed to pay $9.55 million on August 23, 2019, after five days of trial before the...
Electricity is one of the most powerful forces in nature, and it can be both valuable and dangerous. While electricity can be used to power our homes and businesses, it can also pose a severe risk of injury or death. Every year, approximately 1,000 people die from...
Chicago, IL – August 7, 2017 – Hunter Wolfe, 17, of Streator, IL, tragically died Monday, July 17, 2017, while participating in a work/study program at Luckey Transfer, LLC, 918 Porter St., Streator IL. The Livingston County, IL, Coroner Danny Watson completed an...
Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. secured a record settlement of $2.1 million for the wrongful death of Nita Anthony. The financial recovery will be awarded to the victim’s four surviving children. On February 17, 2003, Anthony, 24, died from comprehension...
Partners Jeffrey M. Alter and Douglas A. Colby along with Associate Hayley G. Slefo of Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. wrote an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of Illinois on behalf of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA). The brief makes an...
First responders have one of the most demanding jobs, as many of them (like police officers and firefighters) put their lives on the line every day they show up to work. Unfortunately, this work comes with a certain amount of risk, and first responders are susceptible...