Personal Injury

What Are the Chances of Winning a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

The chances of winning a personal injury lawsuit vary greatly depending on factors like the type of claim, the amount, and quality, of evidence to support the claim and the law that applies to the claim. Additionally, those who are represented by or have the benefit of an attorney may increase their chances of winning. Even

When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

As a general rule, a person should reach out to a personal injury lawyer after suffering an injury in an accident or through negligence or misconduct. A lawyer helps the injured party pursue fair and reasonable compensation for the injuries and damages. A lawyer also safeguards the injured party’s best interest against large insurance companies

Medical Malpractice Is Third Leading Cause of Death

Medical malpractice fatalities have reached a staggering high. According to a recent study, medical mistakes are currently the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. Each year, between 220,000 and 440,000 deaths are attributed to preventable harm in hospitals – an amount that is more than twice that of the last major estimate

Did You Know?
  • 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.

Preventing Road Rage

Simple frustrations are often responsible for escalated incidents of road rage. Sometimes a driver will make a rash decision that will anger another driver. Other times a driver will misunderstand another driver’s actions as aggressive driving. Many times drivers bring their non-driving frustrations onto the road and let their emotions affect their driving ability. Regardless

Preventing Swimming Pool Accidents

The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner with Memorial Day a mere two weeks. Summer in the Chicago area means picnics, bike riding, and swimming at the beach or in pools. While swimming pools provide countless hours of fun for both children and adults, swimming pools can be incredibly dangerous if certain

Talc Cancer Lawsuits Continue to Mount

An Illinois woman is the latest to join the ever-growing string of lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of talc-based body powder. Last month, a lawsuit filed by Lynne Cebulske in St. Clair County Circuit Court and removed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois sought class action status on behalf of

Pros and Cons of Pay-As-You-Go Auto Insurance

Pay-as-you-go programs have been increasing in popularity in a variety of industries – from cell phones to data plans and software – and car insurance is just the latest industry to jump on board. Pay-as-you-go auto insurance basically charges drivers a rate based on the number of miles that they drive in a given period.

Most Common Personal Injury Accidents

Millions of people are injured or killed in personal injury accidents every year. Personal injury claims fall under the umbrella legal discipline of tort law, which establishes liability for negligent or intentional misconduct that result in injuries, deaths, or damages. The following are some of the most common types of personal injury claims: Auto Accidents and Other