2017 – Dershow Law Group

Recent Illinois Appellate Court Opinion Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of General Contractor

The First District Appellate Court recently issued an important ruling pertaining to the liability of a general contractor and subcontractors in construction injury claims. In the case of William LePretre v. Lend Lease (US) Construction, Inc., (2017 IL 162320), the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District upheld the circuit court’s granting of a summary judgment motion on behalf of the Defendant, Lend Lease Construction, Inc. (“Lend Lease”). This ruling will likely have an impact on defending construction injury claims in

Jeremy L. Dershow Invited to Join Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Dershow Law Group, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jeremy L. Dershow has been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The CLM is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of thousands of insurance companies, corporations, Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Risk Managers, claims professionals and attorneys. Through education and collaboration, the organization’s goals are to create a common interest in the representation by firms of companies, and to promote and further the highest standards of litigation management in pursuit of

Authoradmin
DateApril 06, 2017
Categoryautomobile liability, Construction Law, Dershow Law Group, Premises Liability
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Three Things to Know About Dershow Law Group

Dershow Law Group, located in the heart of Chicago’s loop, is a team of creative and successful litigation attorneys who have developed unique and effective ways to provide high quality legal services to their clients. Three things to know about Dershow Law Group: We value communication. We frequently collaborate and communicate with our clients to ensure that we are working together to achieve efficient and positive results. We have no yearly billable hourly requirements for our attorneys. With no yearly billable

Authoradmin
DateFebruary 02, 2017
Categoryinsurance defense, Premises Liability, snow and ice cases
TagsDershow Law Group,premises liability,snow and ice
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Illinois Laws About Cases Involving Slip and Falls on Snow and Ice

Illinois residents understand that our winters always include snow, sleet, and ice storms. As we anticipate additional winter weather, property owners are preparing to clear ice and snow from their parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks. The Snow and Ice Removal Act in Illinois is an important aspect of litigating cases that involve a slip and fall injury occurring on an icy or snowy surface. Generally, the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act provides immunity to residential property owners for liability in

Status of the Illinois Arbitration Statute on Automobile Subrogation Cases for Property Damage Under $2,500

The Illinois Statute pertaining to the arbitration of automobile subrogation matters has undergone some important changes over the past few years that impacts the binding authority of arbitration awards received pursuant to the terms of the Arbitration Forum’s Auto Agreement. In 2012, the Illinois Legislature enacted a statute pertaining to the arbitration of physical damage subrogation claims between insurers for property damage with a value less than $2,500. 215 ILCS 5/143.24d. Specifically, the original statute provided that for all physical damage

Ringing in 2017 with New Illinois Laws and Taxes

As we begin the New Year, there are several new laws, ordinances, and taxes that took effect in Illinois and Cook County on January 1, 2017. At Dershow Law Group, we have compiled a list of five new laws and taxes in Illinois that we believe are important to know as we start 2017. A new Illinois state law amends the State Vehicle Code and clarifies that bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other users of the roadways, including

Yearly Archives: 2017