Personal Injury

Personal Injury - September 11, 2023

Settlement offers are an essential part of personal injury cases and allow for avoiding the stress and uncertainty of a trial. This FAQ page aims to provide an overview of the timeline and considerations related to the question, “How long do you have to accept a settlement offer?” Keep reading for insight from a skilled…

Personal Injury - July 18, 2023

Having a personal injury attorney on your side after you have suffered a debilitating injury or illness caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another is essential if you hope to maximize your financial compensation. But what sets one personal injury attorney apart from a good injury lawyer? Our Chicago personal injury attorneys are…

Personal Injury - July 18, 2023

Many injury victims have serious concerns that their injuries will be dismissed because they have a pre-existing condition. A pre-existing condition is any type of ongoing medical illness or a previous injury that the insurance company may attempt to use to avoid paying out on your claim. However, with help from our Chicago personal injury…

Personal Injury - February 6, 2023

You’ve probably signed a personal injury release form at one time or another. For example, if you joined a gym, went to an amusement park, or participated in some other type of activity that could potentially be dangerous such as skydiving or riding a flyboard. You might still have legal recourse if you’ve signed a…

Personal Injury - December 22, 2022

You’ve heard the phrase on utility phone lines and customer service numbers – “This call may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.” But did you know insurance does the same thing? In Illinois, insurance companies are legally required to obtain your consent before monitoring or recording your conversation. That means it’s…

Personal Injury - July 16, 2022

A lawyer is never meant to settle a client’s case without their consent, which can only be given when the client is made fully aware of the options available in the case. Being made “fully aware” of those options can be complicated, as we’ll discuss below. You’re protected by fiduciary duty and Illinois law Your…

Personal Injury - April 21, 2022

Vacations are meant to be fun and restful, and certainly no one expects to come home injured. Unfortunately, sometimes people do get injured while out-of-state while on vacation. All too often, the accidents that cause these injuries are the result of someone else’s negligence.  There are many ways that injuries can happen while away on…

Personal Injury - February 12, 2022

In personal injury law, “causation” is the act of causing a crash or other incident. The person who caused the incident that directly caused your injury – the “liable” person – can be held responsible for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages that you experienced. In order to receive compensation, your attorney must…

Personal Injury - November 15, 2021

Spinal cord trauma can be devastating. However, what many people do not realize is that there are various levels of spinal cord injuries. Here, we specifically want to address the difference between a “complete” spinal cord injury and an “incomplete” spinal cord injury. We will look at what the person can expect both in the…

Personal Injury - May 26, 2021

Personal injury settlements are crucial for those who have sustained an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual. However, the process of obtaining a settlement after an injury occurs can be fraught with challenges. Individuals in these circumstances often have to use a personal injury attorney because handling these situations alone…