Koester & Bradley, LLP knows that the Corona virus outbreak can leave clients feeling helpless, even if you are a present client. Tom Koester and Ryan Bradley, as well as our employees, are abiding by both Illinois State and Federal guidelines regarding shelter in place orders. In the process we have learned a great deal… Read More
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Train and Automobile Collisions in Illinois: A Deadly Combination
It may be surprising to learn that accidents involving railroad track and crossings and automobiles and pedestrians are very frequent in Central Illinois. In fact Champaign Urbana has had a large number of injuries given the large amount of pedestrian traffic with the University of Illinois and large population base for downstate Illinois. The most… Read More
Quick Tip of the Day: What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall cases, otherwise known as premises liability cases, are a type of accident can happen to anyone and at the most unexpected times. Our injury law team reviews hundreds of such claims for prospective clients each year. While it is possible for a severe fall to happen without the presence of negligence, in… Read More
When and How Most Illinois Car Accidents Happen
Auto mishaps are the leading cause of death among individuals aged 1 to 34 years old nationally. The same general pattern holds true for Illinois as a state and also Champaign County and Central Illinois where Koester & Bradley focuses its personal injury practice. Over 40,000 individuals each year in the United States die as… Read More
Illinois State Troopers: Protecting Drivers Across Central Illinois
Everyone who has had the pleasure of navigating the highways they pass through Central Illinois in Champaign County has no doubt been on the lookout for the Illinois State Troopers. Each day these law enforcement professionals put their lives on the line to make sure that travelers on Illinois highways are safe and secure. Illinois… Read More
The Vital Importance of Tires for Driving Safety
How do tires impact auto accidents? At Koester & Bradley our auto accident lawsuit team as well as our trucking accident litigators constantly see the carnage that can result from poor tire maintenance and worn out tires. It is understandable that Illinois drivers are reluctant to think about tires. A good set of tires can… Read More
Does FDA Clearance Mean a Medical Device is Safe? No!
If a medical device or a drug is “cleared” by the FDA, is the device or drug safe? Surprisingly, the answer is No. With the premiere of the Netflix Documentary, “The Bleeding Edge,” Illinois residents and those across the United States are finally becoming aware of a startling fact that Illinois defective product attorneys at… Read More
Winter Time Premises Liability (How to deal with winter time slip and fall cases)
It’s early march in Illinois and we know one thing for sure–winter is not over yet. As Central Illinois and the Chicago Illinois area alike experience nearly 100 degree temperature fluxuations, ice and bitter cold are here for at least a few months. Residential home and business owners should take care to prevent weather-related accidents… Read More
Defenses to Mortgage Fraud in Illinois
Mortgage fraud in Illinois and across the country covers a wide range of crimes, all pertaining to funding for a home. While an individual may falsify information to get a mortgage that they otherwise might not be able to afford, professionals also can be guilty of mortgage fraud. Real estate professionals can flip houses and… Read More
Snowball Fights Are Legal! At Least in Parts of Colorado
Snowball fights have been a childhood pastime for as long as winter and children have existed. Apparently the exception, at least for the past century, has been the town of Severance in Colorado. Its law against throwing snowballs was incorporated in the town charter sometime in the 1920s for reasons that are unknown to history,according… Read More
