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What Is the 2-Year Filing Deadline for Malpractice in Illinois?

6.14.2026
by paulpaddalaw
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Understanding the 2-Year Filing Deadline for Medical Malpractice in Illinois If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical provider negligence in Illinois, time is critical. Under 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a), you generally have just two years from the date you knew or should have known about your injury […]

The “100 Deadliest Days” Are Here: Metro Releases Las Vegas’ Highest-Crash Intersections

6.9.2026
by Paul Padda Law

Summer in Las Vegas means pool season, family road trips, and unfortunately, a sharp spike in dangerous driving. We have officially entered what traffic safety experts and law enforcement call the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal traffic accidents historically […]

What Is the Certificate of Merit in a Chicago Malpractice Lawsuit?

6.7.2026
by paulpaddalaw
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Understanding the Certificate of Merit in a Chicago Malpractice Lawsuit If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence in Chicago, one of the first legal hurdles you will encounter is the certificate of merit requirement. Under Illinois law, specifically 735 ILCS 5/2-622, a plaintiff filing a […]