You thought things could not get any worse when you got injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault. Then, things managed to take a turn for the worse, when the at-fault driver lied to the insurance company. As shocking as it might sound, people often lie to try to get out of…
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What Are Punitive Damages?
It is rare for a court to award punitive damages in a personal injury case, but it can happen. Illinois law stipulates what has to get proven to justify an order of punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. A Chicago personal injury attorney could handle your personal injury claim whether you seek punitive damages…
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Are Truck Drivers Responsible for Damages?
Truck drivers can be responsible for damages, but only if their negligence was a factor in causing the accident. There are many different parties who could be responsible for damages in a truck collision. If you got hurt in an accident that involved a large truck, a Chicago personal injury attorney can help you go…
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What Are the Top 3 Causes of Fatalities in Construction?
The construction industry has a well-deserved reputation for being a dangerous way to make a living. Construction has one of the highest rates of worker fatalities in the United States. OSHA provides information on the most common ways that workers lose their lives in the construction industry, and offers guidance on how to prevent these…
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Should I Accept a Settlement Offer from the Insurance Company?
You got hurt in an accident that was someone else’s fault. You were barely back from the emergency room before the at-fault party’s insurance company contacted you. The claims adjuster offered you a few thousand dollars to settle your claim against their policyholder. This situation sounds too good to be true, especially after your bad…
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What are the Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries?
People get hurt in slip and fall accidents at the shopping mall, inside a grocery store, walking down the sidewalk, attending a party at a friend’s house, and in many other locations. About the only place where a slip and fall accident cannot occur is on your own property. Slip and fall claims must take…
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Understanding the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries From Car Accidents
Car collisions are one of the most frequent causes of traumatic brain injuries. These wounds can range in severity from a mild concussion to a devastating, even fatal injury. The way that a traumatic brain injury impacts your life will depend on multiple factors. You want to talk to a Chicago personal injury attorney if…
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Dangerous Teen Driver Behaviors
These days, safe driving is not to be a skill in which everyone is well versed. Some drivers, especially teenagers, are easily distracted by using technology, eating, or other poor driving behaviors. This can, unfortunately, lead to car accidents and, in some cases, serious injury. Our Chicago personal injury attorney can guide you through the process of…
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The Inside Scoop on How Insurance Companies Will Fight Your Personal Injury Claim
If you got hurt in an accident that was someone else’s fault, and you have not been through the personal injury claim process before, you might initially assume that the insurance company will send you a check for a fair settlement amount within a week or two. Nothing could be further from the truth. When…
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Should You Call the Cops for a Fender Bender in Chicago?
Minor vehicle collisions happen every day. Often, drivers exchange insurance information but wonder whether it is necessary to call the police. Even if it seems that there is no significant damage to your car or injury to either driver, you should consider calling the cops. Not doing so can hurt you if, later on, you…
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