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Personal Injury - February 6, 2023
You’ve probably signed a personal injury release form at one time or another. For example, if you joined a gym, went to an amusement park, or participated in some other type of activity that could potentially be dangerous such as skydiving or riding a flyboard. You might still have legal recourse if you’ve signed a…
Personal Injury - December 22, 2022
You’ve heard the phrase on utility phone lines and customer service numbers – “This call may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.” But did you know insurance does the same thing? In Illinois, insurance companies are legally required to obtain your consent before monitoring or recording your conversation. That means it’s…
Personal Injury - July 16, 2022
A lawyer is never meant to settle a client’s case without their consent, which can only be given when the client is made fully aware of the options available in the case. Being made “fully aware” of those options can be complicated, as we’ll discuss below. You’re protected by fiduciary duty and Illinois law Your…
Personal Injury - April 21, 2022
Vacations are meant to be fun and restful, and certainly no one expects to come home injured. Unfortunately, sometimes people do get injured while out-of-state while on vacation. All too often, the accidents that cause these injuries are the result of someone else’s negligence. There are many ways that injuries can happen while away on…
Personal Injury - February 12, 2022
In personal injury law, “causation” is the act of causing a crash or other incident. The person who caused the incident that directly caused your injury – the “liable” person – can be held responsible for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages that you experienced. In order to receive compensation, your attorney must…
Personal Injury - November 15, 2021
Spinal cord trauma can be devastating. However, what many people do not realize is that there are various levels of spinal cord injuries. Here, we specifically want to address the difference between a “complete” spinal cord injury and an “incomplete” spinal cord injury. We will look at what the person can expect both in the…
Personal Injury - May 26, 2021
Personal injury settlements are crucial for those who have sustained an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual. However, the process of obtaining a settlement after an injury occurs can be fraught with challenges. Individuals in these circumstances often have to use a personal injury attorney because handling these situations alone…
Personal Injury - May 24, 2021
According to the most recent data available, more than half of college students in this country have to go into debt to pay for their college education. Right now, the average student loan debt is above $37,000 per person. In total, people in this country owe approximately $1.6 trillion in student loans. Student loans are…
Personal Injury - May 21, 2021
In a country where many marriages end in divorce, it is not uncommon for many people to owe child support. There is nothing wrong with this, and child support payments are a crucial part and ensuring the welfare of a child until they reach the age of 18. However, there are times when people fall…
Personal Injury - May 19, 2021
If you or somebody you care about sustained an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, company, or entity, then you are likely entitled to various types of compensation for your losses. The process of securing compensation in these situations can be challenging, but it can be done. However, many people…
