Pain and Suffering After an Accident or Injury
Pain and suffering is a big category. Pain is a physical sensation, but suffering? What is suffering? Suffering is the mental, emotional thoughts and feelings you have that accompany your pain. Insurance is available for those that need support after an injury or accident. If you are involved in an accident and are consequently injured, […]
Continue readingChicago Slip and Fall Lawyers
Slip and fall accident cases are one of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits filed in the US. If you have suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident due to a company’s carelessness, then you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. In order to receive compensation for damages (such as, […]
Continue readingTrucking Accident Lawyers
Representing Victims of Trucking Accidents Trucks have the potential to cause great harm. They’re big. They’re fast. They’re heavy. All of us have duties. We all have obligations. But the bigger the risk of harm, the greater the liability. Truck drivers, owners, and truck companies have a large responsibility that corresponds with the risk. According to […]
Continue readingAlternative Dispute Resolution Process – Mediation and Arbitration
Not all cases end up at a jury trial. At any part of the litigation process both sides can agree to settle the disagreement by alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. That is, the parties can agree to have a retired judge, retired neutral, or attorney that specializes in mediation help settle the case. Both sides agree to come […]
Continue readingRental Car Company Liability
Depending on the circumstances, rental car companies may be liable for injuries and death resulting from collisions involving their vehicles. In Illinois, rental car companies are generally not held responsible for collisions involving rented vehicles. This is because customers who rent vehicles are not considered agents or employees of rental car companies. However, under certain […]
Continue readingWhat is my injury claim worth?
What’s my personal injury claim worth? How to think about the value of your injury case You have been injured due to someone’s fault and you want to know the value of your injury claim in Illinois. The question is valid. The answer is not simple. The answer cannot be found in a book or […]
Continue readingShould Distracted Driving be “Normal”?
Distracted driving is epidemic A poll released by Harris Interactive/HealthDay, indicates that most adults who drive on a regular basis readily admit to having engaged in distracted driving behaviors. Eating and drinking lead the list at 86%, talking on non hands free cell phone 59%, using a GPS 41%, texting 37% and applying makeup 14%. […]
Continue readingWhat is Litigation?
Chicago Litigation Attorney Litigation is that process that encompasses filing a lawsuit. Many claims do not progress to a trial. However, I have made my living and reputation representing cases that are involved in legal action. Meaning: we have to file a lawsuit, gather all the pertinent information (be it statements, medical records, public records), […]
Continue readingInjured by the Negligence of Municipalities and Jurisdictions
One of the most complex areas of personal injury deals with the law of municipalities and jurisdictions. We have extensive experience in representing individuals injured by the negligence of various municipalities and jurisdictions. The law differs greatly when it comes to being properly compensated in a personal injury claim because of the special protections municipalities […]
Continue readingIllinois Jury Verdict Awards – How It Works
A jury trial results in a jury award at the end of the trial. You may have seen this depicted in movies. The jury takes all of the evidence and then comes to a fair and just verdict. That is, they take all of the evidence in the trial and they delineate what they believe […]
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