Author Archives: Baku Patel
Things to Do Immediately After an Accident in Illinois
Car accidents can happen in seconds, but what you do next can affect your health, your finances, and your ability to recover compensation. Are you prepared to handle the aftermath? Knowing the right steps to take immediately after a crash in Illinois can make a significant difference. Stay Calm and Prioritize Safety The moments… Read More »
What to Do Immediately After a Hit and Run in Illinois
Hit and runs are traumatic, all-too-common, and can leave lasting devastation in their wake. Some hit and runs are an expensive inconvenience, resulting in minor property damage and nothing more. Others, unfortunately, result in death. The wide-spectrum of damage, and the shock of the situation alone, can often leave victims stunned and unsure of… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Hit and Runs in Illinois
In this article we will be going through some of the basics of some of the most frequently asked questions after an Illinois hit and run incident. A hit and run accident is not something that anyone anticipates ahead of time, but having the answers to some of these issues at the forefront of… Read More »
Understanding Your Illinois Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical professionals undertake a lot of pressure, and a lot of responsibility, in the course of their work. Unfortunately, even the most well-meaning medical care professionals can make mistakes, or medical establishments stretched too thin. It is not uncommon for patients to be in situations where they may feel mistreated, or neglected. This does… Read More »
Who Is Liable If a Falling Object Injures Me on the Road?
Winter weather concerns many drivers. There are many perils on the road that come along with winter weather. Drivers are potentially dealing with ice, snow, decreased visibility, and extended nighttime darkness. However, if you are not careful a danger that is often overlooked may hit you square in the face (or windshield): falling objects…. Read More »
Wrongful Death Claims vs Survival Claims in Illinois
There is often a bit of confusion surrounding the differences between wrongful death claims, vs claims made under the Illinois Survival Act. While both claims have a role that is played by the deceased, they are not the same and the differences should be understood before you take the next steps in filing any… Read More »
Why Can Holiday Car Accidents be so Deadly?
The Holidays are a time of year people look forward to, often for its “much-ness.” There is just MORE during the holidays. More activities and things to do stuffed into the day, more music playing as you go through your day. More lights, more food, more family interaction. It is part of the “much-ness”… Read More »
What’s the Difference between a Personal Injury Lawsuit, and a Personal Injury Claim? Part III
In parts one and two of this series, we began the discussion of what a personal injury claim is, what a personal injury lawsuit consists of, and how the former may lead to the latter. This installment in this series is meant to continue that conversation, and further discuss the reasons that claimants might… Read More »
What’s the Difference between a Personal Injury Lawsuit, and a Personal Injury Claim? Part II
In life, the devil is often in the details. After you or a loved one are injured in an accident, the last thing you want to add to your list of things to figure out is parsing out the differences between legal terms you thought you already knew about. Unfortunately, there are real differences… Read More »
What’s the Difference between a Personal Injury Lawsuit, and a Personal Injury Claim? Part I
There are many decisions that must be made after you are injured in a car accident. Unfortunately, amongst all of the change and confusion you already face after a bad accident, you may face further confusion in parsing apart the real meanings behind terms many people gloss over, until they apply to them. For… Read More »