Motor Vehicle Accidents
What happens if you lose a car accident lawsuit depends on the circumstances of the accident. First, you will not recover any compensation for losses resulting from the accident unless you appeal the decision. You would not pay attorney fees if you had a contingency fee agreement with your lawyer. You might, however, have to
Your lawyer may want you to go to a chiropractor after a car accident to diagnose potential underlying health issues, get you on the road to recovery, and ultimately help support your case. Often, car accidents cause injuries that may not be immediately apparent after the accident, but symptoms may manifest later, and conditions could even become

- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
After a crash, you may wonder, “what does the jurisdiction have to do with a car accident settlement?” Jurisdiction will dictate which court addresses a car accident case. Jurisdiction is not always entirely established, making it necessary to select from several courts in the same jurisdiction. However, a favorable jurisdiction could benefit your personal injury case
Car accidents exert a significant amount of force onto a victim’s neck and spine. As a result, cervical spine (neck) and acute lower back pain are leading complaints made by victims of motor vehicle accidents. The symptoms of trauma to the neck and back can appear immediately after the accident, or much later. The prevalence
On Sunday, August 15, 2020, Allen M had no idea his life would change forever. On this day, Allen was walking his dog on a residential street in Will County Illinois just one block from his home, when he was struck by a car and suffered catastrophic injuries. He survived the accident but was transferred from
Distracted drivers, speeding, drunk or drugged drivers, and the lack of safety measures on roadways, in parking lots, and at intersections are putting children at risk for pedestrian accident injuries and deaths. On average, two children are injured in pedestrian accidents every hour. Of the more than 15,000 children under 19 who are struck by
Traffic flow and defined lanes help determine who has the right of way when entering a parking lot. Drivers in the primary lanes or driving around the parking lot typically have the right of way. However, the rules for right of way will depend on the circumstances and the area of the parking lot. Drivers
Is Illinois a no-fault state for car accidents? Illinois is not a no-fault state for car accident claims. Instead, Illinois is an at-fault or tort state. The driver responsible for an accident pays for the injured victim’s damages. To recover compensation, the injured victim will need to file a car accident claim against the at-fault
- In an auto accident
- By Medical Malpractice
- In a workplace accident
- In any personal injury accident
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