Personal Injury

Personal Injury - October 10, 2023

You must understand the terms “deposition” and “testimony” if your case proceeds to trial. To ensure you are building the most robust case, it helps to work with experienced Chicago personal injury attorneys like those at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. What is a deposition? A deposition is an interview to determine the facts of a…

Personal Injury - October 3, 2023

A letter of protection (LOP) relates to a personal injury lawsuit. Your lawyer may send this letter to your doctor to guarantee payment for your medical treatment once your lawsuit is resolved. A Chicago personal injury lawyer can explain how an LOP works in detail and help you determine if it is in your best…

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…