Hiring the right wrongful death lawyer is one of the most important steps in a wrongful death lawsuit. Your lawyer guides you through other steps of filing a successful wrongful death lawsuit. These steps include investigating the death, determining the potentially liable party (or parties), and gathering the required evidence and documentation. Your lawyer initiates
The Illinois Appellate Court has ruled that UIM coverage must extend to pedestrians and bicyclists, even if the insurance policy explicitly states otherwise. As such, insurers in Illinois are required to pay benefits to insured victims regardless of whether they were occupants of a motor vehicle, or they were walking or riding a bicycle when
Finding the right lawyer for a class action lawsuit is essential to winning your case. If you’ve received notice that you are qualified to join a class action lawsuit, another class member has likely picked his or her lawyer, started the action, and done the necessary research. What should you do if there isn’t a
A compulsory medical examination is an oral and physical examination by a doctor who represents the insurance company on your claim. Some insurance companies refer to these examinations as independent medical examinations but don’t let the name mislead you. These doctors are not independent, as the court does not assign them. The doctor contracted for your compulsory
If you are a veteran who suffers psychologically because of a traumatic event and meets certain criteria, you may qualify for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disability benefits. Knowing what qualifies a veteran for PTSD disability benefits can help you determine if applying for benefits is right for you. What Qualifies a Veteran for PTSD Disability
If you sustain a head injury at work, you may be able to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation. The specific amount of compensation you can recover will depend on the nature of the injury and certain other factors. Can You File a Claim to Recover from a Head Injury at Work? In
You May Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits if You Were Injured While Working from Home If you are a remote worker who suffered injuries while working from home, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois. To recover compensation for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, you’ll need to prove
The meaning of summary judgment in a medical malpractice lawsuit means one party, usually, the defendant is requesting the judge to review and dismiss the case based on lack of evidence or other applicable reason. Once summary judgment is requested, the burden of proof shifts to the defense, rather than the plaintiff. This can work in your
If you or your loved one were injured by a doctor or other healthcare professional, you may need to learn how to prove medical malpractice. Malpractice can cause serious injuries, illness, or other harm, and comes in many forms. You may even develop permanent conditions and have a decrease in quality of life. There are some common
A 51-year-old mental health technician who was injured by a patient was awarded disability benefits and maintenance after a shoulder injury forced him to stop working. On the day of the injury, the man was helping a developmentally disabled resident in the bathroom when the resident became agitated, grabbing and pulling his right arm causing
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