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C ongratulations , E mma and T om !
This past month, my daughter Emma was married. The Mass was beautiful. After the vows, Emma and Tom gave a bouquet to the Holy Family and prayed to God for a blessed family life while the cantor sang “Ave Maria.” For me, that was the high point.
All of your extended family, your grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and great friends will support you always.
All of your parish family will be instrumental in helping you through all of your family’s faith and growth — lean on them.
If you rely on God for strength and guidance, you will have infinite faith, hope, and charity in your life.
With faith, hope, and charity, God will help you to be constantly generous to others and compassionate to their needs. Your return will be an unscripted, crazy, happy life filled with profound, loving relationships.
At the reception, I was asked to give the toast to the new couple. Throughout the toast, I was thinking about the great legacy Emma and Tom were inheriting. And I was grateful. I was grateful for my parents, Tom and Joanne, and Michelle’s parents, Tony and Carmella, and how much each of these terrific couples had sacrificed for others … for family. I was grateful for Michelle and how we were married over 30 years ago at St. Anne’s in Barrington, and how much we had focused on Emma and her siblings during our marriage. All those thoughts raced through my mind but could not be expressed in a simple three-minute toast. Here’s a bit of it:
Walk through life knowing you are never alone and pass it on to others.
Take chances and do not be afraid. We all walk with you both.
We love you both with all our hearts.
I close with this my father’s favorite Irish blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warmly on your face, May the rains fall softly upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
To Tom and Emma, here are some things we want you to know:
God holds you both in his hands today, tomorrow, and every day … always.
The Blessed Mother knows your heart and your needs. Lean on her for help during your life. Pray the Holy Rosary.
With gratitude,
– Joseph Shannon
Your mother and I, Clare, Kate, Will, Margaret Mary in Heaven, Nora, and Johnny are with you always.
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WHAT TO DO AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT? According to a 2020 report by the National Highway
Gather evidence from the scene of the crash. Preserve any and all evidence from the motorcycle accident. Take photos of the vehicles and license plates (if possible). Exchange information with the other driver. Photograph your injuries and document your recovery. Request your medical records and bills. These pieces of evidence help build and support your case. Evidence helps the defense counsel, insurance adjusters, and jury members understand your story and why you deserve to be justly compensated. Schedule a consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer . If you sustained a serious injury that required months of treatment, we highly recommend you hire a reputable motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. Handling your case by yourself is stressful. You must take several steps in order to resolve a motorcycle accident lawsuit successfully. An experienced trial lawyer (like the ones here at SLG) can take the stress of handling a lawsuit off your shoulders and help you get the compensation you need to move on to the next chapter in your life.
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), bikers are 27 times more likely to die in accidents compared to passenger car occupants . They’re also at a higher risk of being seriously injured in a crash.
A motorcycle accident can be one of the most stressful events in a biker’s life. But you’ve likely never been in this situation. What should you do to protect your future and your family’s? At Shannon Law Group, our attorneys have helped bikers and their families get back on their feet after a serious motorcycle crash.
If you’re uncertain what to do following a motorcycle crash, follow these three steps:
Seek medical treatment (and follow any recommendations). Your health comes first — always. If you were injured in the crash, seek medical care immediately. After you start on the path to recovery, listen to your doctor and explore all treatment options you have.
If you have questions about motorcycle accidents, please feel free to contact us at 312-663-7016. We’d be happy to speak with you.
– Pat Cummings
CAN THE FLU SHOT CAUSE A SHOULDER INJURY?
Flu season is just around the corner. You may be thinking about getting a seasonal flu shot. Did you know that in rare cases, an influenza vaccine can cause a shoulder injury? Every year, we receive calls from hundreds of people across the country who experience severe shoulder pain following the flu vaccine. As the days go by, their pain doesn’t go away. It can last for months or years. These individuals are often experiencing a condition called SIRVA, which stands for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. People with SIRVA injuries may be entitled to compensation from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This is a no-fault federal program created to help those who have suffered a vaccine injury.
When administering a vaccine, a technique called “landmarking” should be performed. This process helps ensure the needle is the correct length and is injected in the correct location of the deltoid muscle in the shoulder. If the flu shot is placed in an incorrect location, it may be injected into the shoulder capsule instead of the deltoid muscle. When this happens, the bursa, tendons, and ligaments may become inflamed. Secondly, if the needle is too long, it may hit a bone. In some rare cases, a long needle can also injure the axiliary or radial nerves in the upper arm, causing nerve damage. For some, their SIRVA injury from a flu shot may heal a few months after receiving treatment. Others may experience chronic pain even after completing treatment and will continue to go to physical therapy or take painkillers to manage their symptoms. If you believe you have SIRVA, it’s important to speak to your doctor and seek treatment immediately. Our vaccine injury team at Shannon Law Group is also available to answer your questions about the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
What Is SIRVA?
SIRVA is something that can occur when a vaccine is administered too high or deep in the shoulder. As a result, the shoulder joint becomes inflamed. When this happens, the patient will feel sharp or stabbing pain in their shoulder within 48 hours after their flu shot. Other SIRVA symptoms include decreased range of motion, swelling, and arm pain. SIRVA injuries can affect the bursa, tendons, and ligaments in the shoulder.
If you’d like to learn more, I will send you a free copy of my book, “Understanding the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.” Text “VICP” to 312-847-2428 to get yours now.
– Jonathan Svitak
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WHAT DAMAGES CAN I RECOVER FROM A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT IN ILLINOIS?
According to Illinois law, injured people and their family members may receive compensation from negligent parties. These forms of compensation are called damages, which are a remedy in the form of monetary awards paid to the injured party for loss or injury. Illinois law recognizes two types of compensation: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are losses that are easy to calculate. These damages impact your daily life in a quantifiable way.
As trial lawyers, it’s our job to tell our client’s story to a jury and convey how their injury has impacted every aspect of their life. Their story is often told through non-economic damages.
NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES INCLUDE:
Pain and suffering. Pain and suffering encompass both physical and mental pain that the plaintiff endures every day because of their injury.
Disability. If you were disabled as a result of someone else’s negligence, you have a right to recover compensation for these impairments. Disfigurement. People injured through no fault of their own may be awarded damages for disfigurement if they sustained scarring or lost a limb. Loss of a normal life. Illinois defines loss of a normal life as “the temporary or permanent diminished ability to enjoy life. This includes a person’s inability to pursue the pleasurable aspects of life.” For example, if you were an avid cyclist before your injury and can no longer cycle, that loss is compensable.
COMMON EXAMPLES OF ECONOMIC DAMAGES ARE:
Past and future medical expenses, including costs covered by your health insurance provider. You’re entitled to compensation for any and all treatment you receive as a result of the incident.
Past and future lost wages. You’re also entitled to any income you lost in the past and any future earnings you would have received.
Lost earning capacity is a reduction in a person’s ability to earn an income due to a personal injury.
Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury, such as home renovations or medical equipment costs, are also included.
If you’d like to learn more about how personal injury lawsuits work in Illinois, request a free copy of my book, “Transportation Law, Rights, & Injuries.” Text “TRANSPORTATION” to 312-847-2428 to get your free copy.
Now, let’s talk about non-economic damages. These are harder to quantify. A jury typically awards these damages to personal injury victims at trial. There are no caps on the non-economic damages a plaintiff can recover in the state of Illinois.
– Joseph Shannon
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Congratulations, Emma and Tom!
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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident?
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Can the Flu Shot Cause a Shoulder Injury? What Damages Can I Recover From a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois?
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