Fireworks accident and injury statistics reveal a nationwide increase in deaths and injuries from fireworks. According to a staff report issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries and deaths from fireworks increased by 25% from 2016 to 2021. Likewise, the Centers for Disease Control reports that over 11,500 people suffered injuries because
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Insurance companies deny proton therapy in some cases, often claiming that it’s an elective procedure that’s unnecessary or is simply experimental. This decision can significantly impact patients who need this therapy to help treat cancer. If an insurance company denies coverage for proton therapy when you need it most, you may be able to fight
How much is a spinal cord injury lawsuit worth? The value of a spinal cord injury lawsuit often comes down to the extent the defendant is at fault and the severity of the injury. Spinal cord lawsuits are sometimes worth five to six figures but may go into the millions of dollars in extraordinary circumstances. Compensable damages

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- 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.
If you have suffered a shoulder fracture because of someone else’s carelessness or recklessness, you may wonder, “What is a broken shoulder worth in a personal injury lawsuit?” Shoulder injury verdicts are close to $100,000 on average. However, the worth of your broken shoulder in a claim or lawsuit could span a wide range depending
Soft tissue injury settlements average around $10,000 to $20,000, but settlement amounts can be significantly higher in certain cases. To determine how much a case is worth when soft tissue injuries factor into it, it’s important to understand what these injuries are and how they can impact a case. What Are Soft Tissue Injuries? A
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.
As Independence Day approaches, Illinois burn injury attorneys are preparing for another surge in personal injury claims and lawsuits. Despite laws that prohibit fireworks in Illinois, preventable accidents continue to maim or kill hundreds of people throughout the state. In light of recent fireworks accident statistics and fire safety and prevention month, lawyers are urging
In Illinois, mold cases fall under the same statute of limitations as other personal injury claims or civil lawsuits, which is two years. However, there are no regulations requiring landlords to disclose high levels of mold to potential buyers or tenants. Additionally, although federal law has regulations in place for disclosing lead paint, there are no
What is insurance bad faith? It is common for insurers to deny valid claims, delay processing, offer low settlements to claimants, or fail to defend policyholders against claims. These are examples of insurance bad faith. If the insurance company practiced bad faith when processing your claim, you may be able to take legal action. Filing
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