Does Illinois Have Damage Caps on Personal Injury Cases?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 is Considered “Personal Injury” in Illinois?

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?

Generally speaking, you cannot reopen a personal injury case after it was settled. Personal injury settlements are designed to be final. If you and the defendant agreed to the settlement amount, you likely signed a form that released them or their insurer from any future claims arising from that incident. Most insurance companies and defendants…

Ordinary negligence vs. gross negligence: What’s the difference?

At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our team can explain the difference between gross negligence vs. ordinary negligence and discuss other legal topics with you. If you are dealing with a personal injury caused by a negligent party, we can help you out. For more information, please reach out to our skilled Chicago personal injury attorneys….

What are the types of negligence?

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. Common types of negligence Negligence typically means a failure to meet the proper standards of care. Each state has different negligence laws but the…

Can I Sue for Foul Ball Injuries?

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…