I was Hit by a Garbage Truck and Need an Attorney

  Question: I was hit by a garbage truck. The driver of the truck was issued a citation for failure to yield. I am seeking legal representation and was impressed by your Web site.

Do I Lose My Right to Justice When a Company Goes Bankrupt?

  Question: Is it right when a lawyer tells you that the company that the person who hit you while you were crossing the street and you lost part of your leg declared bankruptcy and that the person who hit you will leave the country and it’s better, because a deposition will be requested before…

My 10-Yr Old Son was Hit by a Car and They Say it was His Fault

  Question: My son was hit by a car, and the man’s insurance company that hit my son told me that my son would not be compensated for his injury and they would not pay for medical bills from this accident, because my son being 10 years old knew better than to be running out…

I was Rear-Ended and Now Have Severe Pain

  Question: I was sitting at a stop light in rush hour traffic. The driver of the car behind me nodded off and ran into the back end of my car. Hit me hard enough to push me into the van in front of me while I had my foot on the brake. Now I…

Can a Youth Group Home be Held Liable for My Brother’s Death?

  Question: My 14-year-old brother was killed on 2-27-03 while being a resident at a Youth group home. It was a day when it was snowing and the neighbor of the group home had his truck trying to remove snow from his driveway and the Group home’s driveway. My brother and several other boys were…

State Farm Took My Money For Years Then Abandoned Me

  Question: Aug. 2000 I was rear-ended. The man who hit me accepted liability. State Farm paid to fix my car (very little damage). I suffered immediate pain in my neck and down my left arm. I have had surgery, Physical Therapy and am currently on a lot of medicine for pain and stiffness. I have…

The Liability Limits of Another’s Auto Policy Doesn’t Cover the Bills

  Question: My fiance was in an auto accident. I wanted to find out if what his car accident attorney is telling him is correct. They are saying the only thing the insurance can offer is $25,000 because that is all the limits of liability they have. That will not cover lost wages and medical….

Elements of a Motorcycle Accident and Injury Claim

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 4,502 motorcyclists died in 2010 alone. Motorcycles offer their riders almost no protection from reckless drivers. As a result, these tragic accidents often involve serious injuries and fatalities. Many of these crashes happen as a result of another driver’s negligence. This may be the case if…

I Settled Too Soon!

  Question: I was walking on the sidewalk and was struck by a vehicle that lost control. My first instinct was to jump when I heard the tires screeching, and by doing this, the vehicle struck my left leg (particularly my ankle) and lifted me up so high that I flew through a nearby barber…

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After Automobile Accidents

As if the trauma of an accident is not enough, many accident victims have to deal with the complex legalities that often come after an automobile accident. Even when negligence seems clear, your actions during the days preceding an accident can have drastic effects. This is why it is important to consult with an Illinois…