Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Is a Pre-Trial Settlement Conference?
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, the process does not always lead directly to a dramatic trial. In fact, most cases are worked on outside of court via alternative methods and negotiations, resolved before ever going all the way to trial. One important step in this process is the pre-trial settlement conference. The… Read More »
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Sometimes, filing a personal injury claim after an accident is the only way you will really receive the compensation you deserve to address medical bills, lost wages, and countless other damages. Even deciding to file a claim can be a big step, but it is important to understand that filing a personal injury claim… Read More »
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Illinois? Part II
In part I of our two-part series on calculating pain and suffering damages in an Illinois personal injury case, we began speaking about what pain and suffering damages are, and factors that might be considered when determining a pain and suffering damages settlement. But these factors are only the first part of the equation…. Read More »
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Illinois? Part I
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 is very real in many personal injury cases. As a real consequence of a personal injury, damages… Read More »
Mutual vs. Unilateral Mistake: What Makes an Agreement Voidable?
When someone signs a settlement or other agreement, the general assumption is that the agreement is final. But sometimes, mistakes do happen. When those mistakes happen in the midst of a contract formation – sometimes the courts recognize that the contract can be voided based on that mutual mistake. While Illinois courts recognize that… Read More »
How Are Injuries Documented in Illinois Personal Injury Claims?
There are many different ways to be injured in an accident. Whether you are suffering from a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or some other injury – some of the steps you need to protect your rights are the same. The successful pursuit of a personal injury claim will rely heavily… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims: Your Rights and Options
If you’ve been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you are familiar with what a whirlwind your life can become. No one can see these kinds of life-changing accidents coming, and it’s not something any one can really prepare for. While dealing with all of that, you might also find yourself… Read More »
Making a Pain and Suffering Claim in an Illinois Personal Injury Suit
Injuries in personal injury claims often go much deeper than your purely physical condition. The impacts these injuries can have on your quality of life cannot be overstated. A person injured in an accident can feel the impact of their injuries in lost wages. In missing out on major life events, in emotional, psychological,… Read More »
“Slip and Fall” Accidents on Private Property
Someone stumbling, tripping, slipping, and ultimately falling can result in very serious injuries. Not every fall is equal – some lead to nothing more than a laugh, and potentially a cherished video that’s replayed at family get-togethers. However, a significant percentage of falls lead to a significant injury. The danger is much higher in… Read More »
Sonya Massey’s Attorneys Announce $10M Settlement in Wrongful Death Case
On what would have been her 37th birthday, Sonya Massey’s family’s lawyers announced a $10 million settlement in their wrongful death lawsuits against Sangamon County and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. The Sangamon County Board approved the settlement on Tuesday, seven months after a deputy shot the unarmed victim in her home near Springfield…. Read More »