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04/24/2026

How Does Informed Consent Impact Medical Malpractice in Illinois?

Signing an ‘informed consent’ form may or may not impact your legal right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit if something goes wrong.

Although the purpose of the form is to shield the provider from claims that the patient didn’t know the risks of the procedure, they never protect against negligent mistakes, and they are not always enforceable in Illinois in any case.

In other words, you might still be entitled to file a lawsuit against a healthcare provider even if you signed a patient consent form before your treatment.

Let’s find out more about informed consent and why a medical malpractice lawsuit may still be possible.

Letting your employer know about your injury, seeing a doctor, documenting everything, and understanding your rights are some steps you can take to protect your workers’ comp claim in Bloomington, Illinois. Be sure to file a written injury report with your employer within 45 days of when you got h...

02/16/2026

Punitive Damages and catastrophic injuries after an Illinois Accident

When catastrophic injuries devastate lives due to someone’s reckless or intentional actions, Illinois law provides a powerful remedy beyond standard compensation: punitive damages. If you’ve suffered severe injuries in Bloomington or elsewhere in Illinois, understanding these additional damages could significantly impact your recovery. Attorney Terry Dodds, a Bloomington personal injury lawyer with over 20 years of experience helping accident injury victims get the compensation they deserve, offers free case evaluations to determine if punitive damages apply to your situation.

Punitive damages may apply after catastrophic injuries in Illinois accidents. Learn how a personal injury lawyer can pursue maximum compensation.

02/10/2026

Guide to Rideshare Accidents Liability in Illinois

In Illinois, Rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, have revolutionized how people travel and are a great help for those who cannot (or prefer not to) drive, take regular taxis or use public transport. In many US cities, rideshares now outnumber standard taxis. Understanding the implications of Rideshare Accidents and how they affect users is crucial for all Rideshare Accidents participants.

In Illinois rideshare accidents, a personal injury attorney matters. Dodds Law Office pursues full compensation. Free consultation (309) 829-9300

02/06/2026

What If You Don’t Agree With the Insurance Adjuster After an Illinois Accident?

After a serious accident, it’s difficult enough to come to terms with the injuries, time off work, and medical bills. Having to deal with insurance adjusters who refuse to offer you adequate compensation can make the situation worse, raising stress levels and delaying payouts. Some insurance companies in Illinois play the “long game”, hoping that you simply give in and accept a low-ball offer. It’s important not to do this. With the right advice and a little resolve, you can get the compensation you deserve for car accidents or other injuries. Here’s what you need to know.

Disputing an insurance adjuster after an accident can protect your claim. Our personal injury lawyer can fight low offers to get full compensation.

02/02/2026

Understanding Illinois’ Modified Comparative Negligence

In Illinois, the fault-based insurance laws make it essential to identify the negligent party or parties in personal injury compensation claims. However, it is often far from straightforward to do so. More than one party may be at fault. The state’s modified comparative negligence laws take into account how much fault each driver contributed before claims are paid. Let’s look at this a little closer to see what it may mean for anyone injured in an accident in Illinois.

Illinois uses modified comparative negligence to decide injury compensation. Discover how fault impacts your case & why an attorneys help matters.

12/07/2025

This Day, 84 years in History, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. And, while it technically marked the beginning of U.S. involvement in the War, it proved to be the end for the Axis. I am posting to remind everyone of this day in History, because I was able to acquire a deeper appreciation for it after having finally visited the site of that tragedy last month.

10/27/2025

How police body cameras work.

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The next time you interact with a police officer, you might be staring at the eye of a video camera. About a third of U.S. police departments (and more internationally) have issued body cameras to their patrol officers. Here's what you need to know.

10/23/2025

The car accident claims process in Illinois.

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Learn about the car accident claims process in Illinois. Contact Bloomington car accident attorney Terry Dodds at (309) 829-9300. FREE consultations.

10/20/2025

Vaccine mandate update: How the latest legal rulings could influence EPLI coverage.

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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for companies with 100 or more employees in January.

10/17/2025

How to file a truck accident lawsuit.

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Learn how to file a truck accident lawsuit in Bloomington, IL. Call (309) 807-3600 to book a free consultation with truck accident lawyer Terry Dodds.