Get Info – After an Uber or ridesharing accident, you are almost guaranteed to be in some level of shock. Your brain will have a hard time processing what just happened to you. You will feel surprised, scared, and possibly injured. Nonetheless, it is important to get all the information surrounding the accident. If possible, make sure you find out: Photographs of the scene and of the vehicles in the car accident are incredibly helpful. A few photos from your cell phone can make all the difference in determining liability. Don’t be bashful,…Read More
A recent decision by the Supreme Court means that sports fans will now have more opportunities to place legal bets on sports teams. On Monday, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to end a 1992 law that deemed sports betting illegal across the United States. This comes on the tail of gambling sites like DraftKings being named illegal as users used it as a personal bookie to gamble on all types of different things. It is estimated that nearly $150 billion is spent each year in illegal gambling, and this recent…Read More
Sharks At Law is proud to announce that it’s principal attorney, Alexander Memmen, has been elected to serve on the Young Professionals Board of the Chicago Bar Foundation. Mr. Memmen said of his election: “I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with some of the top young legal and professional talent in the Chicago area to forward the goals of legal access and fairness. I look forward to working with the CBF and its passionate all-star team.” Mr. Memmen has previously served on the board of the Chicago…Read More
Last week, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles held a summit with auto makers and tech companies to discuss proposed regulations for driverless cars. Although no such cars are currently on the market, there is reason to believe they will be here soon. With this sort of new tech, the legal questions will be nearly endless. Will passengers be allowed to use cell phones? Will they be allowed to drink? What about parking? Who will be responsible for an automobile accident? This is the sort of paradigm shift that hasn’t come about since…Read More
Scientists say lead is a “neurotoxin.” Literally, neurotoxin means “brain poison.” The effects of lead on a growing child can be severe and permanent. A child may consume lead in a number of ways, including exposure to lead-laced paint, paint chips, and paint dust. Other sources may include water, soil, candies, jewelry, toys, cookware, cosmetics and traditional home remedies. In Chicago alone, 1,000 children were diagnosed with lead poisoning last year and the State of Illinois has a higher percentage of lead poisoning cases than any other state in the…Read More
Every lawsuit is a story. When a client comes into my office for the first time, I want to hear their story. Before I take on a new client, I need to hear what happened. Inevitably, at the end of the story, the potential client always asks me a simple question: “do I have a case?” The answer to that simple question is almost never simple and always unique. Every case I take has three main components: an injury, liability, and a defendant. These are the three pillars of every…Read More
If you live in Chicago, you’ve noticed the seemingly ubiquitous blue bikes that have been popping up all over the city. I live and work downtown but at first I was skeptical about the system’s usefulness. I’m a somewhat serious biker but I wasn’t sure the system would really be practical. I didn’t sign up until I noticed there is a station within a block of: 1) my apartment; 2) my office; and 3) the courthouse. So, last week, I paid the $75.00 to sign up and, on Monday, my…Read More
The holidays are a time for celebration. However, they can be a dangerous time of the year, as statistics report an increased risk of injurious and fatal motor vehicle accidents. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s report on holiday accidents shows that in 2011, 13 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents over the Fourth of July weekend. 875 people were injured as well. In 2010, 10 people were killed and 539 were injured. In 2009, 11 people were killed and 539 people were injured over Independence Day weekend. An increased…Read More
