Posts by Jim Coogan

There are two types of car accidents in which fault is very clear. One is rear end collisions. The other is left turn crashes. These types of accidents fall under the category of no-doubt liability—most of the time.

After a car accident, you may feel rattled, anxious, and even angry. This is especially true if you or a loved one sustained serious injuries due to the actions of another negligent driver. However, no matter how you may feel emotionally, it is imperative that you remain calm when dealing with an insurance adjuster after […]

Chicago residents have the right to live, work, and go to school in a safe environment that is free of hazards, including chemical exposures. Unfortunately, residents’ rights are not always upheld by the government or large companies in the area. Exposure to asbestos, arsenic, lead paint, and other chemicals can leave resident with long-term health […]

When you place an elderly loved one in the care of another individual or entity, you trust that individual or entity to treat your loved one with the dignity, respect, and care they deserve. Unfortunately, when it comes to the care of elderly individuals, expectations are vastly different from reality. There are an estimated 5,000,000 […]

At Coogan Gallagher, our Chicago personal injury attorneys help victims of negligence recover compensation for their injuries and damages. One company that is under fire right now for releasing chemicals that may have caused thousands of cases of cancer within the community of Willowbrook, IL, is Sterigenics, a medical device sterilization plant. If you or […]

Nursing home abuse is a growing concern in the United States, with an estimated 5,000,000 cases of physical abuse, financial abuse, and neglect occurring each year. NursingHomeAbuse.org estimates that one in 10 adults over the age of 60 have been abused at one time or another, and that as much as 24.3 percent of nursing […]

In addition to federal trucking regulations, Illinois truckers are bound by state laws. Trucking regulations are put in place to protect both the driver and other individuals on the road. Unfortunately, many truck accidents are the result of truckers’ and/or trucking companies’ blatant disregard for the rules and safety of others. One law that is […]

In 2015, there were 313,316 crashes involving motor vehicles in Illinois. People die or suffer severe injuries in car accidents, every day in Illinois and across the country.  Some accidents are more serious than others. In those less serious accidents, over the years of our practice here at Dwyer & Coogam,  we have found that […]

The Chicago nursing home abuse attorneys at Coogan Gallagher, are committed to helping victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. We are here to help victims and their families better understand their rights under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act and pursue justice for the harm done to them. Learn more about your rights under […]

Our truck accident attorneys at Coogan Gallagher strive to help victims recover the maximum amount of compensation for their injuries and damages. We have successfully helped countless victims and their loved ones navigate the complex claims process, negotiate with insurers, and, when necessary, fight their cases in court. Learn more about the average settlement for […]

At Coogan Gallagher, our Chicago elder abuse attorneys are committed to helping victims of nursing home abuse and neglect obtain justice for their damages. Our team has successfully helped clients and their families recover the compensation they need to overcome the financial harm done to them and to securely pay for ensuing medical and psychological […]

Jim Coogan ‘Ask an Attorney’ Live on WCPT 820 On September 18, 2018–Jim on The Ben Joravsky Show Discussing Legal Topics This past Tuesday, September 18th, our own Jim Coogan attended the WCPT studios in Chicago to sit in Studio with host Ben Joravsky to discuss the legal news of the day. Jim has been […]