Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
Assigning Fault in Multi-Car Pileups
Being in an auto accident can not only be frightening, but also disorienting. Some crashes come out of nowhere, leaving drivers feeling confused and anxious. How did this happen? How do I make sure I make the right decisions moving forward? What choices do I even HAVE, moving forward? Cold, icy and snowy conditions… Read More »
“What If Multiple Parties are at Fault?” Comparative Fault in Illinois
When you are injured in an accident, determining who is legally responsible for your damages can be a complex tax. Often, more than one party’s actions (or inaction) contributed to creating the harm you suffered. Illinois law recognizes that many accidents do not occur because of the actions of one person or party: but… Read More »
Concussion vs Traumatic Brain Injury: Are They the Same?
What kind of injury you incurred in an accident can greatly impact your recovery, and the kinds of damages you might be looking at in a personal injury claim. Prompt medical treatment and advice should always be sought after an accident. This article in no way seeks to replace medical advice. But it is… Read More »
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 »