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Personal Injury - January 14, 2020
If you or somebody you know has been injured, there are a few different terms that you may hear. One term is “personal injury,” and the other is “bodily injury.” Understanding the difference between these two phrases is important. The term “personal injury” is used in civil law to define claims that victims of other…
Personal Injury - January 13, 2020
Generally speaking, you cannot reopen a personal injury case after it was settled. Personal injury settlements are designed to be final. If you and the defendant agreed to the settlement amount, you likely signed a form that released them or their insurer from any future claims arising from that incident. Most insurance companies and defendants…
Personal Injury - December 31, 2019
At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our team can explain the difference between gross negligence vs. ordinary negligence and discuss other legal topics with you. If you are dealing with a personal injury caused by a negligent party, we can help you out. For more information, please reach out to our skilled Chicago personal injury attorneys….
Personal Injury - December 30, 2019
In a personal injury case, it is often important to establish liability for the incident that caused the injury. Doing so often requires proving negligence, which can be difficult to understand. Common types of negligence Negligence typically means a failure to meet the proper standards of care. Each state has different negligence laws but the…
Personal Injury - September 25, 2019
We have plenty of sports fans in and around Chicago. There is no denying that. However, have you ever wondered what happens in the aftermath of a foul ball injury? Recent Foul Ball Injuries We have all seen cases on the news over the last few years in which a major league player hits a…
Personal Injury - August 16, 2019
A demand letter is an important part of the personal injury settlement process. The purpose of a demand letter, often sent to the insurance company or other parties involved, is to “demand” appropriate compensation for any injuries. Some of the common types of personal injury cases these letters are used for include: Motor vehicle accidents…
Personal Injury - June 28, 2019
Even when leashed, animals can pose risk to those around them. Pets that aren’t used to being around others, or get anxious around other animals, are a threat because their behavior is unpredictable. Even well-trained dogs can attack others when overwhelmed by their environment. In cases of dog-related accidents, not all injuries sustained are severe….
Personal Injury - April 14, 2017
Clifford W. Horwitz, a principal partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates, and Marc A. Perper answer similar questions pertaining to giving recorded statements to insurers. Cliff answers the first listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: The insurance company for the person that caused my auto accident wants to record my…
Personal Injury - December 29, 2016
Wayne L. Newman, a partner and workers’ compensation attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: The insurance company is offering to settle my case, but I’m not sure if their offer is fair? How do I know? You don’t know, and that’s the problem.
Personal Injury - December 15, 2016
Mitchell Horwitz, a principal partner and head of the workers’ compensation department at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Should I sign the papers the insurance company asks me to sign after I am injured? It is our recommendation that you should not sign any papers that an insurance…
