“Keys to the Courthouse Doors” – Contingency Fees Provide People Access to Justice
Many people know that some attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis. What is a contingency fee? What are the advantages of working with an attorney on a contingency basis? An attorney working on a contingency basis does not charge an upfront retainer fee nor do they charge an hourly fee. The attorney will not […]
Continue readingPersonal Injury Law Firm Settlement Mills: What to Look Out for
When it comes to hiring a lawyer, it is critical to know with whom you are working. Attorneys should always work for their clients. This includes helping them receive the full amount of compensation they are entitled to, and doing so with real concern for their health and welfare. When working with a settlement mill, […]
Continue readingWho Is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Crash?
Vehicle collisions typically involve just two vehicles. Sometimes, though, three or more cars or trucks are involved. This is known as a multi-vehicle accident. In some cases, auto accidents are minor. In other cases, vehicle collisions can cause very severe injuries or fatalities, such as those that occur in highway crashes or those involving pedestrians. […]
Continue readingWhat are Punitive Damages and Why do We Need Them?
Punitive damages are needed in our society to punish and discourage dangerous conduct that endangers us. Extremely hazardous and outrageously reckless behavior can lead to severe injury and death. Illinois (and US) civil law provides a means to prevent others from acting in a way that puts people at unnecessary risk of harm. The Illinois […]
Continue readingCar Accidents and Neurological Issues
Most injuries suffered in a car accident are immediately apparent. For example, a broken bone or a severe neck or spine injury causes substantial pain and limitation of movement. An open bleeding wound or a substantial joint derangement are other types of injuries that are immediately known to the victim. Neurological injuries may also be […]
Continue readingAttorney General Releases Annual List of Recalled Toys Just in Time
It is that time of year again. People are looking online, in stores, and at the mall for the perfect holiday gift for their loved ones. Many of those presents will likely include toys and children’s items, and it is crucial to make sure those toys are safe. To help consumers do just that, the […]
Continue readingBillion Dollar Verdict Against Hip Replacement Device Manufacturers
On December 2, 2016, a federal jury in Texas rendered a verdict against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy), to pay more than $1 billion to be divided among six plaintiffs. The plaintiffs alleged that DePuy was negligent and also engaged in intentional misconduct in manufacturing and selling its hip replacement […]
Continue readingWhat is the Cost of a Motorcycle Accident?
In the U.S. in 2013, the most recent year for which there are statistics, 4,688 motorcyclists were killed and nearly 90,000 injured. In Illinois, there were 136 fatal motorcycle accidents. The most common cause of fatal accidents involving a motorcycle and another vehicle is a vehicle turning left and not noticing a motorcycle. The vehicle […]
Continue readingRising Insurance Rates and Distracted Driving
Gas prices are down. The economy is growing. These factors and others encourage more people to take to the roads for cross-country or cross-town trips. The increased number of vehicles on the roadways leads to increased accidents. The more accidents there are, the greater the increases in vehicle insurance premiums. What has happened? For many […]
Continue readingTraumatic Birth Injuries
There are no words that can adequately describe the grief experienced by parents who discover their newborn baby was injured during the birthing process. They eagerly anticipated the birth of their new baby, normal at all stages of development with no expectations of anything other than giving birth to a normal child. Then, something goes […]
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