WIN with the LAW with Gary Newland, Episode 3
In this episode of WIN with the LAW, Gary Newland speaks with Terry Slaw, a respected attorney from the Chicago area. Terry Slaw is a seasoned trial lawyer with extensive experience in personal injury law and other legal areas of interest to the public. As a partner at Slaw Attorney at Law, located in Arlington Heights, a suburb of Chicago, Terry Slaw has represented clients in numerous trials and appeals throughout his career. With a passion for justice and advocacy, Terry focuses on protecting the rights of individuals and families affected by personal injury cases, including those related to drug overdoses and wrongful death.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Misclassification Issue: Slaw highlights the misclassification of drug overdoses as accidents despite high fentanyl-related deaths in Cook County.
* Legal Discrepancy: He notes the gap between the Drug-Induced Homicide statute and the classification of overdose deaths as accidents.
* Personal Advocacy: Slaw's advocacy stems from losing his daughter to fentanyl poisoning, emphasizing the need for accurate classification.
* Legal Interpretation Challenges: The discussion explores issues with the Overdose Limited Immunity Statute in Illinois, designed to protect overdose callers from prosecution but facing challenges in implementation.
Learn more about Terry Slaw:
* Follow Terry Slaw on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terryslawlaw/
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About WIN with the LAW:
In the Win with the Law podcast, your host, Gary Newland, partner at Newland and Newland, LLP, invites guests who are experts in the personal injury law arena to discuss topics relevant to the general public in the unfortunate incident of a personal injury.
Watch or listen to more episodes of About WIN with the LAW:
* Website: http://newlandlaw.com/
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Newlandlaw/featured
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EuwvVTMIdmUd63uotUDSV
Connect and learn more from your host, Gary Newland:
* Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-newland-59391b33/
* Follow Newland and Newland LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newland-and-newland-llp/about/
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