Wrongful Death | February 10, 2021 Wrongful death lawsuits can arise anytime somebody loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else. These cases can be challenging, and family members are often left wondering how to proceed with their situation. It is strongly encouraged that…
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Are Damages Limited or Capped in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Medical malpractice | February 7, 2021 Medical mistakes can lead to devastating injuries or illnesses for victims. Not only can medical mistakes exasperate existing patient conditions, but they can also cause new injuries or illnesses that afflict the patient. Unfortunately, researchers at Johns Hopkins show that preventable medical errors are…
What Is An Underride Accident?
Truck Accidents | February 5, 2021 Crashes involving large commercial trucks often result in severe injuries for drivers and passengers in traditional vehicles. Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are higher off the ground than most other vehicles on the roadway. This can lead to devastating accidents if a vehicle…
What is a Demand Letter?
Personal Injury | February 2, 2021 If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, you may be entitled to compensation through an insurance settlement or through a jury verdict after a personal injury lawsuit has been filed. Personal…
Your Guide To Filling A Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit In Illinois
nursing home abuse,Nursing home accidents | January 20, 2021 Nobody should ever have to worry about their loved one suffering from any kind of abuse inside a nursing home. Unfortunately, there are times when nursing home staff members abuse residents in their facilities in some way. If you discover that…
What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Action?
Wrongful Death | January 19, 2021 Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, particularly if their death was caused by the careless, negligent, or wrongful actions of another individual. The personal representative of the deceased person’s estate is generally able to file a wrongful death lawsuit and a survival action…
What Is Additur & Remittitur?
Legal Articles,Personal Injury | January 16, 2021 When a personal injury case goes to trial, a jury verdict will often return a certain amount of money awarded to the plaintiff. In general, both parties in the case, the plaintiff and the defendant, have the ability to appeal the decision that…
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Personal Injury | January 13, 2021 Injuries occur all the time, but not all of them are considered “catastrophic.” When classifying injuries, it is important to know the difference between a regular injury that a person may sustain and a catastrophic injury that could have long-lasting, even life-altering consequences. A…
How To File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Illinois
Wrongful Death | January 10, 2021 Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. This is particularly true if the death of somebody you care about was caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another individual, business, or entity. When this occurs, the responsible party may be held liable through…
How To File A Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit In Illinois
Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury | January 8, 2021 Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries for victims because motorcyclists do not have much protection from the force of a vehicle slamming into them. If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by the careless…