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Personal Injury - December 31, 2019
You frequently hear discussion of “ordinary negligence” and “gross negligence” when people are discussing legal matters. They are not the same thing. In fact, understanding the difference between the two could influence cases in which a person is injured. These are two levels of negligence, with gross negligence occurring when another person completely disregards the…
Personal Injury - December 30, 2019
In a personal injury case, it is often important to establish liability for the incident that caused the injury. Doing so often requires proving negligence, which can be difficult to understand. Negligence typically means a failure to meet the proper standards of care. Each state has different negligence laws but the most common types of…
Personal Injury - September 25, 2019
We have plenty of sports fans in and around Chicago. There is no denying that. However, have you ever wondered what happens in the aftermath of a foul ball injury? Recent Foul Ball Injuries We have all seen cases on the news over the last few years in which a major league player hits a…
Personal Injury - August 16, 2019
A demand letter is an important part of the personal injury settlement process. The purpose of a demand letter, often sent to the insurance company or other parties involved, is to “demand” appropriate compensation for any injuries. Some of the common types of personal injury cases these letters are used for include: Motor vehicle accidents…
Personal Injury - June 28, 2019
Even when leashed, animals can pose risk to those around them. Pets that aren’t used to being around others, or get anxious around other animals, are a threat because their behavior is unpredictable. Even well-trained dogs can attack others when overwhelmed by their environment. In cases of dog-related accidents, not all injuries sustained are severe….
Personal Injury - December 20, 2017
It is our recommendation that you should not sign any papers that an insurance company gives you without consulting an attorney. After you are hurt at work, the insurance company will supply you with a release so that they can speak to any doctor you’ve ever seen – from birth until now – any hospital,…
Personal Injury - April 14, 2017
Clifford W. Horwitz, a principal partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates, and Marc A. Perper answer similar questions pertaining to giving recorded statements to insurers. Cliff answers the first listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: The insurance company for the person that caused my auto accident wants to record my…
Personal Injury - December 29, 2016
Wayne L. Newman, a partner and workers’ compensation attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: The insurance company is offering to settle my case, but I’m not sure if their offer is fair? How do I know? You don’t know, and that’s the problem.
Personal Injury - December 15, 2016
Mitchell Horwitz, a principal partner and head of the workers’ compensation department at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Should I sign the papers the insurance company asks me to sign after I am injured? It is our recommendation that you should not sign any papers that an insurance…
Personal Injury - December 13, 2016
Clifford W. Horwitz, a principal partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: What’s the first thing I should do when I get hurt? The first thing you should do is go to a doctor or the hospital. Immediately. Report it immediately AND be accurate…
