Personal Injury | October 9, 2021 If you or somebody you care about has been injured as a result of the careless actions of another individual, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. In general, this means recovering money for your medical bills, lost wages, and property…
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Mistakes to Avoid in a Personal Injury Claim
Personal Injury | October 5, 2021 If you or a loved one sustains an injury caused by another individual, business, or entity, you need to know how to recover compensation for your losses. Most personal injury claims in Illinois are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers. However, some injury claims…
Factors That Affect Compensation for a Personal Injury Claim
Personal Injury | September 13, 2021 Anytime a person sustains an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of someone else, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. In general, this will mean the ability to recover economic and non-economic damages, such as medical bills,…
What To Do When Injured Falling On An Uneven Sidewalk Or Street
Personal Injury | July 26, 2021 The last thing anyone expects when they are walking down the street or the sidewalk is that they will sustain an injury caused by an uneven surface area. Unfortunately, trip and fall accidents caused by uneven sidewalks or streets occur regularly. But who will…
Handling a Personal Injury Claim on Your Own vs. Hiring A Lawyer
Personal Injury | June 4, 2021 If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity, you will likely be entitled to various types of compensation. However, securing that compensation can be challenging. Often, injury victims attempt…
What Is The Eggshell Rule?
Personal Injury | May 1, 2021 The “eggshell skull rule” can be complicated to understand. Also commonly referred to as the “thin skull rule,” this refers to taking an injury victim as you find them. In other words, the frailty or prior condition of a person who sustains an injury…
What is Strict Liability in an Injury Case?
Personal Injury | April 20, 2021 If you or a loved one have been injured due to the negligence of another individual, business, or entity, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. However, personal injury lawsuits typically involve proving liability, which can be challenging. There…
What Is Medical Payments Coverage?
Personal Injury | April 15, 2021 Getting involved in an accident can be a terrifying experience, and it can bring significant complications into a person’s life. One of the main complications in these situations deals with paying for medical expenses for any person who sustained an injury as a result…
Determining Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim
Personal Injury | April 11, 2021 We have all heard the term “negligence,” and we all likely have our own ideas about what this means. However, when we are discussing negligence for a personal injury claim, we can provide a fairly specific definition for the term. Here, we want to…
How Are Damages Assessed In a Personal Injury Case?
Personal Injury | February 20, 2021 If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else, you should be able to receive compensation for your injuries and other losses. In order to recover compensation, it is crucial to…