Illinois has a statute of limitations for accident claims, after which it may be too late to get a lawyer for a car accident and recover compensation from liable parties. If you’re involved in a car accident and want to seek compensation, hiring a lawyer right away helps ensure you file your claim well before the
If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, delayed, or undervalued, one of the most powerful tools available to you as an injured worker is the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). This state-level agency reviews disputes between employees and employers or insurance carriers when there’s disagreement about a workers’ compensation claim. In Illinois and other
A putative class action is a lawsuit brought by one or more named plaintiffs on behalf of a potential group of similar individuals (known as a class) who allegedly suffered a common injury. Attorneys are seeking damages for the group rather than for a single plaintiff. What Is a Class Action Lawsuit? A class action
Due diligence is essential when looking for a lawyer to handle your slip and fall case. The legal field has many slip-and-fall lawyers who promise to provide top-quality representation. Knowing what questions to ask a slip and fall lawyer during the initial consultation maximizes your chances of finding the right fit for you and your case.
When a loved one is lost in an accident, surviving family members can obtain financial compensation by asserting a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit is based on the Illinois Wrongful Death Act and the Illinois Survival Claim Act. Different parties can make claims for compensation under each statute. If the case settles, the distribution
Arbitration of disputes can be used to resolve medical malpractice issues out of court. Arbitrators decide the outcome of medical malpractice arbitration cases and are typically chosen through the agreement of both parties. In Illinois, the Health Care Arbitration Act dictates how arbitration of disputes should be used in medical malpractice. Arbitration helps resolve medical
When lawyers turn down medical malpractice cases, it’s typically because they feel the claims are not winnable. Other reasons for rejection include believing that the damages would be less than the costs of litigation and a heavy caseload that would keep the attorney from focusing on the malpractice case. Lawyers might see cases as not winnable because the
Your chances of winning a medical malpractice suit depend on the evidence in your case and the skill of your attorney. A two-decade analysis of data on outcomes of medical malpractice claims found that physicians won around 50% of cases with compelling proof of medical malpractice. The study was first published in the Clinical Orthopedics
Knowing how to act during a workers’ compensation deposition can improve your chances of achieving a favorable outcome. When undergoing a workers’ compensation deposition, it’s important to act courteously and answer questions honestly and clearly, while only giving the information you need to provide. There are guidelines to follow during a deposition that can help
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