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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 - 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 - September 9, 2015
Question: Should I sign papers for my employer or its insurance company?
Personal Injury - August 26, 2015
Question: Can you fire your lawyer? I feel that he is not doing what he should be doing. I have over 8 doctors and 6 are worker’s comp that say I have RSD and it is spreading. My doctors say I can not return to work. Workers Comp doctors say 2 to 4 hours…
Personal Injury - August 13, 2015
What is the fee structure and charge? Our fees range from 20% to 33.33% (one-fifth to one-third) of the compensation recovered depending on the type of case. Further, we front the costs of litigation so there is no risk to you. Unlike many law firms, we do not ask you to pre-pay costs or pay…
Personal Injury - February 2, 2015
What is a Contingency Fee? When a person is injured and considering hiring an attorney, they often question whether or not they can afford legal representation, and ask, “Do I need to pay an attorney up front?” In many cases, the injured person will try (often unsuccessfully) to manage their own circumstances because they…
Personal Injury - August 9, 2013
Personal Injury Importance of Expert Witnesses Expert witnesses are essential in many personal injury cases. When an issue or dispute is considered too complex for the ordinary juror to understand without the assistance of an expert, Illinois law requires that an expert witness be called to explain the complexities and provide opinions to the…
