In this article, you will discover: The difference between a wrongful death lawsuit and a survival action in Illinois. How financial settlements differ in wrongful death and survival action lawsuits in Illinois. How to know whether to pursue a wrongful death or survival action case. What Is The Difference Between A Wrongful Death Lawsuit And A Survival Action? Both wrongful death lawsuits and survival actions happen when a person dies, and both cases allege that something negligent occurred that caused that person’s injury and death. A survival action includes all…Read More
In this article, you can discover… The role and purpose of mediation in personal injury cases. The benefits of mediation over heading to trial. The role you’ll play during mediation, and what to expect. What Does Mediation Mean In A Personal Injury Case? Mediation is an out-of-court process that is designed to resolve a case. In mediation, you and the other party agree to get together, talk about the case, and work toward trying to get it settled for an agreed-upon dollar amount. Generally, mediation is overseen by a retired…Read More
In this article, you will discover: Whether PTSD or emotional trauma are valid personal injury claims in Illinois Whether you need a medical diagnosis for a PTSD or emotional trauma claim The kind of evidence needed to strengthen a PTSD or emotional trauma claim Is PTSD Or Emotional Trauma A Valid Reason To File A Personal Injury Claim In Illinois? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or emotional trauma are valid reasons to file a personal injury claim, but they are usually additional claims accompanying an injury claim. Specifically, you would claim…Read More
Actions Your Attorney Can Take Right Away Right off the bat, your personal injury attorney can help you manage your medical treatment. They can help you set up a claim with the insurance company and help you get property damage to your vehicle taken care of. Your attorney can help you explore the different areas of recovery that are available to you. This might be the insurance policy held by the other driver or your own policy. Your lawyer can give you a roadmap of the process ahead and help…Read More
The Value Of Early Medical Treatment The first thing you must do quickly after your accident is to seek medical treatment, as insurance companies will use your decision not to seek medical treatment against you. The insurance adjuster or an attorney will simply argue that you weren't injured if you waited two or three weeks to see a doctor. They’ll argue that if you were really hurt, you would have sought treatment immediately. Many people have the attitude of “I’ll get better eventually. If I grin and bear it, my…Read More
In this article, you will discover: How to protect yourself from bad-faith insurance companies. Common bad-faith tactics Illinois insurance companies use. How to gather evidence to support a claim of bad faith against an insurance company. How Can I Protect Myself From Bad-Faith Insurance? Certain insurance companies only issue state minimum policies and frequently deny or severely undervalue claims in a bad-faith manner. Illinois law does have specific protections for Illinois policyholders, but the best way to protect yourself is to hire a personal injury attorney to fight nonstandard insurance…Read More
In this article, you will discover: Whether minor injuries qualify for a personal injury claim The importance of medical documentation and expert testimony in minor injury claims How an experienced personal injury attorney proves “minor” injuries are serious Minor Car Accident Injuries That Qualify For A Personal Injury Claim In Cook County Any minor injury can qualify for a personal injury claim in Cook County. The question is: Will it be a good use of your time and attention to make a lawsuit of it? There are cases where people…Read More
What Sets Me Apart As An Attorney For one, personal injury law is all I do. I am not a divorce lawyer, bankruptcy lawyer, criminal defense lawyer, or Social Security Disability lawyer. I am a personal injury trial attorney. I focus on this aspect of law every day at work and even at home and over the weekends. My professional life revolves only around personal injury law, allowing me to dedicate all of my focus and skill to helping you recover and win the damages that you deserve. Next, personal…Read More
Common Psychological Issues After A Car Accident Even in moderate car accidents, many people will suffer from low-level post-traumatic stress. In layman’s terms, the accident freaks them out a bit. You’re driving along, and everything’s normal. You’re paying attention to the road, and then somebody blows a red light and hits you. That’s a huge impact. It’s an extremely jarring experience, and if the accident results in an injury, that’s even worse. In larger accidents that cause serious injuries or permanent disability, the psychological impact on you can be extraordinary.…Read More
Mistake # 1: Speaking To The Other Party’s Insurance Company Alone Never, never talk with the other party’s insurance company on your own. Be aware that the first thing the insurance company is going to do is to try to get a statement out of you. They’ll try to get you to explain how the crash occurred and use your words against you in the future. It’s a lot like a criminal case; the police read a suspect their Miranda rights, then the suspect tries to explain themselves to the…Read More
