How Long Does A Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
Personal Injury
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January 14, 2021
If you or a loved one have been injured due to the careless, negligent, or wrongful actions of somebody else, you are likely entitled to compensation. Often, personal injury matters are resolved through settlements with the insurance carriers involved. However, it may be necessary for a personal injury victim and their attorney to file a…
What Happens After A Deposition In A Personal Injury Case?
Personal Injury
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January 14, 2021
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit in order to recover compensation. Part of the lawsuit process will likely be depositions. Depositions are an important part of the “discovery phase”…
Does Illinois Have Damage Caps on Personal Injury Cases?
Personal Injury
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October 19, 2020
If you or a loved one have been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, company, or business in Illinois, you should be entitled to various types of compensation for your losses. There is no way to properly estimate the value of your personal injury claim without fully evaluating your situation,…
Do Insurance Companies Pay For Pain And Suffering?
Personal Injury
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October 12, 2020
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person, you should be entitled to various types of compensation. When most people think of compensation after a personal injury case, they think of coverage for their medical bills, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket expenses….
What Is The Average Personal Injury Settlement In Illinois?
Personal Injury
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May 27, 2020
If you or someone you love has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, you may need to seek legal assistance from an experienced personal injury attorney in order to recover compensation for your losses. There are various types of compensation available in these cases, though it can be difficult…
Can You Sue Your Insurance Company for Denying a Claim?
Personal Injury
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May 20, 2020
When you make a legitimate claim with an insurance carrier, and the carrier violates or fails to follow the terms of the insurance policy, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover compensation. There are various ways that insurance companies commit “bad faith” insurance practices. The good news is that there are laws…
Why Would A Personal Injury Lawyer Deny Taking A Case?
Personal Injury
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January 18, 2020
If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, you are likely wondering whether you are able to receive compensation for your losses. One way to secure compensation is through a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party. Personal injury lawsuits usually require assistance from…
What Are The Different Statute Of Limitations On Personal Injury Claims In Illinois?
Personal Injury
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January 15, 2020
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, you will likely be able to pursue compensation against the person who caused you harm. However, there are various aspects of these cases that you need to be aware of. There are time frames in…
What is Considered “Personal Injury” in Illinois?
Personal Injury
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January 14, 2020
If you or somebody you know has been injured, there are a few different terms that you may hear. One term is “personal injury,” and the other is “bodily injury.” Understanding the difference between these two phrases is important. The term “personal injury” is used in civil law to define claims that victims of other…
Can You Reopen A Personal Injury Case After Reaching A Settlement?
Personal Injury
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January 13, 2020
If you or a loved one sustained a Chicago personal injury that was caused by another person’s careless or negligent actions, you might have pursued a personal injury claim. This claim may have been made directly against the at-fault party or it may have been against their insurer. Generally speaking, you cannot reopen a personal…