Author Archives: Baku Patel
What’s the Difference between a Personal Injury Lawsuit, and a Personal Injury Claim? Part III
Understanding why an injury claim may become a lawsuit can help you evaluate the potential benefits, risks, timing, and next steps involved in pursuing compensation. 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… Read More »
What’s the Difference between a Personal Injury Lawsuit, and a Personal Injury Claim? Part II
Understanding how a personal injury claim can become a lawsuit can help you make informed decisions about protecting your rights after an accident. In life, the devil is often in the details. After you or a loved one is injured in an accident, the last thing you may want to add to your list… Read More »
What’s the Difference between a Personal Injury Lawsuit, and a Personal Injury Claim? Part I
Understanding the difference between a personal injury claim and a lawsuit can help you make more informed decisions about protecting your rights after an accident. There are many decisions that must be made after you are injured in a car accident. Unfortunately, among all of the change and confusion you may already face after… Read More »
Assigning Fault in Multi-Car Pileups
When multiple drivers are involved in a crash, determining fault can become complicated—and the amount of compensation available may depend on each driver’s percentage of responsibility. Being involved in an auto accident can be frightening, stressful, and disorienting. Some crashes happen suddenly, leaving drivers wondering what happened and what they should do next. After… Read More »
“What If Multiple Parties are at Fault?” Comparative Fault in Illinois
Understanding how Illinois law assigns responsibility when more than one party may have contributed to an accident can be an important part of protecting your right to compensation. When you are injured in an accident, determining who is legally responsible for your damages can be a complex task. Often, more than one party’s actions… Read More »
Concussion vs Traumatic Brain Injury: Are They the Same?
The type and severity of a brain injury can affect medical recovery, long-term challenges, and the damages involved in a personal injury claim. What kind of injury you incur in an accident can greatly impact your recovery and the types of damages you may be seeking in a personal injury claim. Prompt medical evaluation… Read More »
What Is a Pre-Trial Settlement Conference?
Understanding the pre-trial settlement conference process can help you prepare for an important opportunity to resolve your personal injury case before trial. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, the process does not always lead directly to a dramatic trial. In fact, many cases are worked on outside of court through negotiations and other… Read More »
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Avoiding common mistakes after an accident can help protect your health, preserve important evidence, and strengthen your ability to pursue compensation. Sometimes, filing a personal injury claim after an accident is the only way to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Even deciding to file a claim can be a… Read More »
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Illinois? Part II
Understanding the multiplier and per diem methods can help you better understand how pain and suffering damages may be evaluated in an Illinois personal injury case. In Part I of our two-part series on calculating pain and suffering damages in an Illinois personal injury case, we began discussing what pain and suffering damages are… Read More »
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Illinois? Part I
Understanding How Illinois Courts and Juries Evaluate Pain and Suffering When Determining Personal Injury Compensation If you have been injured because of someone else’s actions or inaction, you know that very often the physical injuries you suffer are only part of the equation. While not applicable in every case, pain and suffering can be… Read More »