Author Archives: Baku Patel
What Happens if You Get Caught Selling Prescription Drugs in Illinois?
Understanding Illinois prescription drug laws can help you recognize the serious criminal consequences that may arise from the unlawful possession or distribution of certain medications. You have some extra hydrocodone left over from your surgery. You want to make a little extra money, so you sell it to a friend. You get caught. While… Read More »
Grieving Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Snowplow-Train Collision
A wrongful death lawsuit following a fatal Illinois snowplow and train collision raises important questions about railroad crossing safety, negligence, and accountability. The widow of a 23-year-old Illinois Department of Transportation employee has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following the tragic death of her husband in a collision with a train. Her lawsuit names… Read More »
Family Sues Waukegan, Illinois Hospital After Woman’s Body is Found on Roof
Understanding the allegations in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a hospital can help families recognize when questions about patient supervision, safety, and potential negligence may arise. The grieving family of a woman whose body was found atop the roof of a Waukegan hospital has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit was announced by… Read More »
What Should I Do If the Police Call Me into the Station for Questioning?
Understanding your rights before speaking with police can help you make informed decisions when law enforcement asks you to come to the station for questioning. Being called into the police station for questioning can be frightening and intimidating. Whether you are a witness, a person of interest, or even a suspect, you have important… Read More »
Should I Take a Breathalyzer Test in Illinois?
Understanding the difference between roadside and post-arrest chemical testing can help Illinois drivers recognize the potential consequences of submitting to or refusing a breath, blood, or urine test during a DUI investigation. At the moment you are asked to submit a breath sample to a law enforcement officer, it may feel like there are… Read More »
Understanding the Right to Remain Silent in Illinois
Understanding when Miranda rights apply can help you recognize when the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney may become important during police questioning. Do police officers have to tell you, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court… Read More »
“Am I Being Detained?” – Questions to Ask During Interactions with Law Enforcement
Knowing what to ask—and what not to say—can help you protect your rights during an interaction with police. Interacting with law enforcement is no time to fool around. You want to be very intentional with your interactions and ensure that you are not putting yourself in danger. The law is very procedural and very… Read More »
Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit After Patient is Found with Maggot-Infested Wound
Severe wounds and untreated infections may raise serious concerns about the quality of care provided in a nursing home. This case is an indication of just how far nursing home neglect can go. Understaffed facilities may provide substandard care to vulnerable residents who cannot always communicate their pain, discomfort, or medical needs. In this… Read More »
Nursing Home Sued After Deadly Medication Mixup
A medication error can have devastating consequences for a nursing home resident and the family left behind. A South Carolina nursing home agreed to pay $400,000 to the grieving wife of a deceased resident after she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility in 2022. According to the plaintiff, nursing home staff were… Read More »
Client Facing 108 Years in Prison Has 17 Felony Charges Dismissed Thanks to Strategic Defense by Patel Law, P.C.
How Strategic Criminal Defense Helped an Illinois Client Avoid a Potential Life Sentence When someone is charged with a crime as serious as Class X Felony Distribution of Child Pornography, the consequences can be life-changing. In this case, our client faced 18 separate Class X charges, with each charge carrying a mandatory minimum sentence… Read More »