Top 5 strange personal injury cases
Personal Injury -
21 Apr 2022
Injuries can lead to expensive medical bills and impact your ability to work and support yourself and your family. But when you’re injured in an accident or incident that was caused by someone else, you could be entitled to compensation to cover all the costs and damages associated with your injury. Collecting the compensation that…
Can I sue my child’s therapist for malpractice?
Medical Malpractice -
21 Apr 2022
If you or a loved one has experienced injury due to the care provided by a psychologist, you could be entitled to compensation for the associated costs and damages. Children are minors, so their parents are responsible for bringing claims on their behalf if they are injured. Today, we’ll explore therapist malpractice. From there, contact…
Is being discharged from the hospital too soon grounds for medical malpractice?
Medical Malpractice -
21 Apr 2022
When you undergo a procedure from a medical professional, you trust that you will receive a treatment that meets the basic standards of care. When the standards of care are not met and injury happens, you could have a medical malpractice claim; for instance, being discharged from the hospital too soon. The level of care…
Illinois’ damages cap for wrongful death claims
Wrongful Death -
21 Apr 2022
The Illinois Wrongful Death Act governs laws regarding wrongful death lawsuits. One of these rules is damage caps. A damage cap restricts how much money a plaintiff can recover from a defendant in a wrongful death case. Below, our Chicago wrongful death attorneys explain the wrongful death damages cap in Illinois. We also explain factors…
Checklist: Filing an insurance claim for property damage
Property Damage -
12 Feb 2022
Filing an insurance claim for property damage is difficult if you’re not prepared. With this checklist, you’ll be much better prepared to take all necessary steps to protect your rights and interests from your insurance company who will likely try and devalue or deny the claim. Here’s a list of things you’ll need to do…
Average number of car accidents in a lifetime
Car Accident -
12 Feb 2022
The average American changes jobs 12 times in their life, and from birth to death they’ll interact with an average of 80,000 people. These are fun statistics that put an interesting perspective on the human condition, but not all figures are as positive. According to research published on Fox Business, the average American will be…
Importance of Witnesses in a Car Accident Claim
Car Accident,Personal Injury -
22 Dec 2021
If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury in a vehicle accident caused by another driver in Illinois, you should be able to recover compensation for your injuries and property damage expenses. However, securing compensation depends on establishing liability. Often, these claims hinge on testimony provided by eyewitnesses to the crash. Here, we…
What to do if You Are Hit by an Unlicensed Driver?
Car Accident,Personal Injury -
22 Dec 2021
Everyone knows that you have to have a driver’s license to operate a vehicle legally on the roadways in Chicago and throughout Illinois. However, what happens if you are injured or sustain property damage in a vehicle accident caused by an unlicensed driver? Here, we will examine the insurance claims process involved in accidents caused…
Chicago’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Car Accident,Personal Injury -
22 Dec 2021
Accidents are not uncommon throughout the Chicago area, particularly at intersections. However, do you know which intersections in the Windy City are the most dangerous for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians? Here, we want to review some of Chicago’s most dangerous intersections so you can take steps to remain safe when you are around these areas….
What’s the Real Spinal Cord Injury Cost?
Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Spinal Cord Injury -
22 Nov 2021
If you or somebody you love has sustained a spinal cord injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual in Illinois, you will have to contend with various types of expenses. Spinal cord injuries are perhaps the most expensive type of trauma that a person can endure. This is particularly true for those who…