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Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - February 12, 2022
The term “catastrophic injury” describes an injury so severe it causes permanent, life-changing harm, preventing the injured person from ever returning to work. In general, catastrophic injuries fall under three types: severe physical trauma; spinal cord injuries (SCIs), and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Below, we discuss common injuries included in each category, as well as…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - November 15, 2021
Spinal cord trauma is perhaps the most devastating type of injury that can occur as a result of a vehicle accident. Predicting how a person will be affected as a result of spinal cord trauma is challenging because no two spinal cord injuries are exactly alike. There are various levels of spinal cord trauma that…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - November 8, 2021
Most people understand that spinal cord injuries can be devastating and result in significant short and long-term disabilities. However, many people do not realize that there are various levels of spinal cord injuries that individuals can endure. Here, we briefly want to define the levels of spinal cord trauma that can occur as a result…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - November 8, 2021
Understanding the true costs of a spinal cord injury can be incredibly challenging. There are various levels of spinal cord injuries, and the long-term symptoms experienced by one individual may differ from another spinal cord injury victim. One thing is certain – nearly every spinal cord injury victim incurs significant expenses. Here, we want to…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - October 20, 2021
Wrongful death lawsuits and medical malpractice claims often overlap. However, there is a distinct difference between these two types of civil actions. Here, we want to properly define wrongful death lawsuits as well as medical malpractice claims. Wrongful death claims arise in many different ways, which can include medical malpractice. It is crucial for those…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - October 12, 2021
In Illinois, if a person loses their life as a result of the negligent or intentional actions of someone else, the surviving family members of the deceased will likely be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, family members and the personal representative of the deceased’s estate need to know whether or not wrongful…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - October 6, 2021
If you lose somebody that you love due to the actions of another individual, business, or entity in Illinois, you may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death settlement or jury verdict. In the aftermath of a successful wrongful death claim, it is important for family members and the personal representative of the…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - October 5, 2021
If a person loses their life as a result of the negligent or careless actions of another individual, business, or entity in Illinois, family members and the estate of the deceased should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, there are various factors that go into how much a wrongful death claim in…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - October 1, 2021
If you have lost somebody that you care about as a result of the negligent or intentional actions of someone else in Illinois, you may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Here, we want to define wrongful death claims in Illinois and look at how you can go about choosing the…
Catastrophic Injury/Wrongful Death - September 18, 2020
We rely on medical professionals to ensure we are healthy. Whether we need to seek emergency medical treatment or undergo routine medical care, the last thing that anyone expects is that they will be harmed due to a misdiagnosis. However, at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago injury attorneys understand that a misdiagnosis can significantly…
