Articles Posted in Personal Injury

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 injury cases can become complex, and there is likely some language that you may be unaware of as you start this journey. You may have heard the term “demand letter.” Here, our Chicago personal injury lawyers want to discuss what a demand letter is, how the letter will be used, and some of the responses injury victims could receive from the people they send the “demand” to.

A demand letter is a preliminary part of the personal injury settlement process. The letter is an attempt to resolve any dispute between the injury victim and the at-fault party (or their insurance carrier). A letter sent to the at-fault party should be clear and concise, and it should look professional. In fact, we strongly encourage any injury victim to work with a skilled personal injury lawyer who can help them through this process.

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 catastrophic injury is one that will significantly affect the victim’s quality of life, their ability to perform daily activities, and their ability to work. Here, our Chicago personal injury lawyers want to discuss catastrophic injuries, particularly what types of injuries are considered catastrophic as well as what kind of compensation victims could receive if their injuries were caused by the actions of another individual.

Types Of Catastrophic Injuries

Personal Injury | January 5, 2021

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Often, personal injury claims are resolved through a settlement with insurance carriers. However, it may be necessary for an injury victim to file a lawsuit against the alleged negligent party in order to recover the compensation they deserve. Regardless of how a personal injury claim is finally resolved, there are various factors that can affect the value of the personal injury settlement.

Severity Of The Injury

Personal Injury,Work Accidents,Wrongful Death | December 10, 2020

Scaffolds are common in construction and industrial settings. While scaffolding is necessary at many construction sites in and around our area, it can also be incredibly dangerous for workers and bystanders nearby. Year after year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that falls are a leading cause of construction worker injuries and fatalities. Out of the 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards violations during the latest reporting year, scaffolding violations were third on the list. Here, our Chicago scaffolding injury lawyers want to discuss the main causes of injuries and deaths on scaffolds.

Top Scaffold Injury And Death Causes

Personal Injury | December 8, 2020

If you or somebody you care about is involved in a car accident caused by the actions of another driver, you should be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. This can include coverage of medical expenses, lost income, household out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering damages, property damage expenses, and more. However, securing this compensation can be complicated. It is crucial to prove the liability of the other party involved in order to obtain the full compensation you are owed, but proving liability presents challenges. In many cases, expert witnesses are called in to help plaintiffs (or the defendants) in a car accident case.

Who Hires Expert Witnesses In Car Accident Cases?

Personal Injury | November 23, 2020

A letter of protection (LOP) is not something that most personal injury victims will be familiar with. An LOP is a letter sent to a medical professional by a personal injury attorney who is representing somebody injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual. A letter of protection is meant to guarantee payment for medical treatment from any future lawsuit settlement or jury verdict award. Here, we want to discuss why a letter of protection may be necessary and how you can go about getting an LOP for your personal injury case.

What does a letter of protection mean?

Personal Injury | October 22, 2020

Personal injury cases can become complicated. If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the actions of another individual, company, or entity, you should be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, securing compensation will likely revolve around proving negligence. Here, our Chicago personal injury lawyers discuss the difference between “ordinary negligence” and “gross negligence.” Determining negligence is an important aspect of winning a personal injury case, and the particular type of negligence could impact the total compensation a victim receives.

Understanding Ordinary Negligence

Personal Injury | October 17, 2020

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a vehicle accident, you will most likely have to deal with insurance carriers in the aftermath. This is particularly true if there has been significant property damage, injuries, or a fatality. The vast majority of vehicle accidents are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers, but that does not mean the process will be easy. Often, victims will be asked to give a recorded statement to an insurance carrier.

Here, our team of Chicago car accident lawyers want to discuss why you should never give a recorded statement to insurance carriers, how they can use this information against you, and whether or not you need an attorney for your case.

Personal Injury | October 2, 2020

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, you should be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, if you have a pre-existing condition or have sustained an injury in the past, this could lead to complications when you are working to obtain the compensation you are entitled to. Here, our Chicago personal injury lawyers want to discuss how at-fault parties and insurance carriers may be able to use pre-existing conditions against you in your personal injury claim.

Why Would A Pre-existing Injury Affect A Personal Injury Claim?

Personal Injury | June 24, 2020

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by another person, company, or entity, then you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit against the alleged negligent party to recover the compensation you need. Unfortunately, personal injury cases in Illinois can become complicated. Victims in these instances often run up against a brick wall when it comes to investigating their claim and ensuring the lawsuit is filed on time. Here, we want to discuss a brief step-by-step guide personal injury cases in Illinois.

Be aware of time limits for personal injury cases