Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys

09/23/2026

LEGAL TERM OF THE DAY: OBJECTION
You have probably heard it in every courtroom drama: “Objection!”

But what does it actually mean?

An objection is a formal statement made by an attorney during a legal proceeding when they believe a question, piece of evidence, or statement violates the rules of evidence or procedure.

Think of it as an attorney saying, “That should not be allowed here.”

Common objections include:
Hearsay
Relevance
Leading the witness
Speculation

The judge then decides whether to sustain the objection or overrule it.

09/15/2026

Legal Term of the Day: TORT
It may sound like "torte," but a tort isn't dessert, it's a legal wrong.

A tort is a wrongful act that causes harm to another person and may give the injured person the right to seek compensation in court.

Example: Car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, medical malpractice, and defamation are all examples of situations that may involve tort law.
Tort law is designed to help people recover when they've been harmed by someone else's actions or negligence.

09/15/2026

Chicago’s Most Dangerous Intersections: What You Need to Know

Our Managing Attorney & Founder, Adam J. Zayed, recently spoke with Good Day Chicago on Fox 32 Chicago and WBBM Newsradio about some of the most dangerous intersections in Chicago, and what these locations mean for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and anyone who travels Chicago’s streets.

Adam shared his legal perspective on why these intersections are so dangerous, what Chicagoans should be aware of, and what it can mean when a collision leaves someone injured.

Watch the FOX interview: https://hubs.la/Q04xyjZh0

Listen to the CBS Radio interview: https://hubs.la/Q04xyjYn0

Click the links to watch and listen to both interviews and hear Adam’s take on Chicago’s most dangerous intersections.

To view the full report, click here: https://hubs.la/Q04xyjWR0

Adam Zayed discusses Chicago intersections with the most crashes, where serious injuries and deaths are more likely, and what surprised him in the analysis.

09/11/2026

Zayed Law is proud to welcome Jeff Tabares as a Partner and Trial Attorney.

With more than 25 years of legal experience and over 55 cases tried to verdict across Illinois, Jeff brings extensive insight into complex personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, trucking, and wrongful death matters.

His defense-side experience and strategic approach make him a formidable addition to Zayed Law’s trial team.

Welcome to the team, Jeff.

09/11/2026

Its fulfilling and rewarding to help our clients get better, it's truly a blessing. Find out more on the Adam Zayed Podcast https://youtu.be/wCBkye7GG9w.

09/10/2026

Zayed Law is pleased to welcome Christine “Chris” Kim to our team of distinguished trial attorneys.

A seasoned trial lawyer focused on personal injury, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and toxic tort and asbestos litigation; Chris brings a thorough, trial-ready approach to every case.
Her experience and dedication further strengthen Zayed Law’s commitment to exceptional client advocacy.

Welcome to the team, Christine.

09/09/2026

New Episode Alert

This week, Adam sits down with Night Train Veeck, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Joliet Slammers to talk baseball, Hometown pride, and the history behind one of the Midwest’s most storied minor league teams.

Watch now: https://hubs.la/Q04wZZjb0

09/09/2026

Client advocacy shines brightly, even through defeat. Find out more on the Adam Zayed Podcast https://youtu.be/wCBkye7GG9w

09/08/2026

Legal Term of the Day: ERRONEOUS
Everyone makes mistakes but in the legal world, the word erroneous has a specific meaning.

Erroneous means incorrect or based on a mistake, whether it's a legal ruling, a fact, or a decision.

Example: A court may determine that an earlier ruling was erroneous if it was based on the wrong interpretation of the law.

Knowing the difference between "wrong" and "legally erroneous" can make a big difference in understanding court decisions.