Shannon Law Group - September 2021

Shannon Law Group - September 2021

135 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 2200 Chicago, IL 60603

3550 Hobson Rd., Ste. 403 Woodridge, IL 60517

312-663-7016 | www.shannonlawgroup.com Text: 312-847-2428 SEPTEMBER 2021

‘D o I t A nyway ’ A Poem by Mother Teresa

My good friend, Rhonda, has hung this poem by Mother Teresa in her office. I think everyone could benefit from it, so I’ve decided to share it with you this month.

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway. If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway. In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

–Mother Teresa, “Do It Anyway”

Grateful to serve you.

– Joseph Shannon

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HARD WORK AND SACRIFICES Congrats to Kelsey and Her Olympic Teammates

Last month, like the rest of the world, my wife Caitlin and I had our eyes on the Olympic games in Tokyo. About a month before the games, we found out that Caitlin’s sister, Kelsey Robinson, had made the U.S. Women’s Volleyball Olympic roster for the second time. Five years ago, during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, she was part of the team that secured the bronze medal. This time around, they hoped to move further up the podium. Though the

actually won their pool and earned the No. 1 seed heading into the knockout stage. Their three-set win over China helped prevent China from advancing out of pool play. As the tournament progressed, the nerves in our household increased considerably. I can only imagine what they were like for the people actually playing in the matches. Whatever nerves I assumed these women felt, they were not obvious during the knockout stage. The American women did not drop a single set at this time, ultimately beating Brazil in the final match to take the gold medal — a first for the U.S. women’s team. I have been following Kelsey’s career since I met Caitlin, and she has had some very cool moments, but nothing can top the pure elation of this team rushing onto the court to celebrate after the final.

U.S. team entered the Games as the No. 1 ranked team in the world, the volleyball pundits seemed to think the gold medal was China’s to lose. For their first game on the first Saturday of the Games, Caitlin hosted many of our friends over for a watch party. The U.S. women won that game with ease. Caitlin even made it on the local NBC news telecast!

I know Caitlin was disappointed that the pandemic prevented her from attending the matches in person, but it was still a great experience watching the matches with people back home. Congrats to Kelsey and her teammates! With all of the hard work and sacrifices these women make, having their lifelong dream come true is well deserved.

Despite losing one match to the Russians, the U.S. Women

– Pat Cummings

HOW DO BIRTH INJURY LAWSUITS WORK?

With today’s advancements in medical care, you may think that birth injuries are a thing of the past, especially in Illinois and the rest of the United States. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Serious birth injuries like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injuries still occur here in America. When a child is injured during birth, the parents are often left to pick up the pieces. They might wonder, “Is my baby going to make a full recovery? How will we pay for the medications and treatment? Who will care for them when we’re gone?” We help these families determine whether medical malpractice contributed to their child’s condition. We go above and beyond to hold the responsible parties accountable so these families can provide for their child for the rest of their lives. So, what can these families expect when working with our birth injury lawyers? After they hire us, our birth injury team will act immediately by doing the following: Step 1: Request medical records and investigate the case. Every birth injury case begins at this stage. We will review any medical records from prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care. Step 2: Consult with a birth injury expert. Next, we will send the case information and medical records to an independent medical expert. The expert will determine whether a medical professional failed to comply with the recognized standard of care.

We will also consult with other experts to assess how much economic and noneconomic damages the family sustained.

Step 3: Send an offer of compromise. If the birth injury expert finds that a medical professional deviated from the standard of care, we will send a letter offering to resolve the claim. Step 4: File the case. If we are unsuccessful in resolving the claim, we will file a complaint in the best venue. By filing the lawsuit, we are initiating the discovery process, where we request and gather evidence directly from all medical providers involved in the case. During the discovery process, we will also take depositions of any doctors, witnesses, and experts so we can uncover what happened. Step 5: Resolve the case via trial or settlement. A birth injury lawsuit may be resolved at any point. If the defense counsel continues to contest the liability and/or damages in the case, we will proceed to trial. Our experienced trial lawyers will tell our client’s story to a jury and let them decide how much compensation they deserve. If you have any questions about birth injury medical malpractice lawsuits, feel free to contact us at 312-663-7016. We’d be happy to speak with you.

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WHAT TO DO AFTER A HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT IN ILLINOIS

This will include the following:

Hit-and-run accidents happen when the at- fault driver intentionally leaves the scene of the collision without giving any details or assistance to the other driver. In the state of Illinois, it is illegal to flee from the scene of an accident, regardless of whether or not you were at fault.

• The license plate number of the other vehicle

• The vehicle’s make, model, and color

• If there’s any damage to the vehicle, and where

Let’s say an Illinois driver was in an accident, and they injured another person and damaged their car. They immediately fled the scene of the crash, and they didn’t leave any information with the other driver or responding police officers. In this situation, they can be found guilty of a felony, fined up to $25,000, and/or possibly have their license taken away. Despite the high stakes of breaking these laws, hit-and-run accidents still occur frequently. In fact, according to Insurify, the state of Illinois has twice the national average for the number of drivers who have committed a hit-and-run. When you’re in an accident, you typically get the name and contact information of the other parties involved in the collision. You also call the police to give a statement. But what about when the other driver leaves the scene, and there’s no one to get contact information from? For a hit-and-run accident, it’s important to call 911 first. When first responders arrive at the crash, give an official statement to the police and seek medical treatment. You will want to provide as much information as possible regarding how the accident happened.

• What direction the other driver headed when they left the scene

• Date, time, location, and cause of the accident

In addition to this information, you should see if any witnesses in the area can give statements about what they saw. Witness statements are especially helpful for the responding police officers. Any details will help them find the driver who hit you. Regardless. If you’re unable to locate the other driver, you can file a uninsured or underinsured motorist claim under your own insurance policy. As such, it is important to purchase a policy with a higher uninsured motorist coverage limits

In the event of any accident, you’ll want a copy of our roadside assistance book, “Be Prepared.” Text “PREPARED” to 312-847-2428, and we will send you a free copy.

– Joseph Shannon

SUDOKU

Solution on page 4 ONE-PAN APPLE CIDER CHICKEN Ingredients • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs • 1 tsp salt, divided • 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided Inspired by WellPlated.com

• 4 tsp olive oil, divided • 3 sweet apples, cut into 1/2- inch slices • 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for garnish

• 1/2 cup apple cider • 2 tsp Dijon mustard

Directions 1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine apple cider and mustard. Set aside. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tsp olive oil. When shimmering, add chicken thighs top-side down. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Wipe the skillet clean. 4. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then add sliced apples, remaining salt and pepper, and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes. 5. Return the chicken to the skillet and add apple cider-mustard mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, then serve sprinkled with rosemary!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

‘Do It Anyway’

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An Olympic Win!

How Do Birth Injury Lawsuits Work?

What to Do After a Hit-and- Run Accident in Illinois

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One-Pan Apple Cider Chicken

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LAST CHANCE TO RSVP TO LUXURY BINGO AT SOLDIER FIELD!

Next month, a terrific event is coming to Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 27, and I am excited to be involved. Come join me for a night of Luxury Bingo hosted by legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz at the United Club at Soldier Field. During the event, you’ll get to meet Lou in one of the best private suites that Soldier Field has to offer. All proceeds from this event will be raised for the Women’s Care Center, the largest pregnancy resource center in United States. The Women’s Care Center offers support to pregnant women in need, helping them thrive during their pregnancy and take the first steps into parenthood. If you are interested in attending this event, text “LUXURY BINGO” to 312-847-2428. Please RSVP by Oct. 13. – Joseph Shannon

TEXT “LUXURY BINGO” TO (312) 847-2428, AND WE’LL SAVE YOU A SEAT!

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