Medical Malpractice - 24 Oct 2024

If you’ve suffered nerve damage after a medical procedure, you may be asking, “Can I sue my doctor for nerve damage?” Nerve damage can result in pain, loss of function, and a significantly altered quality of life. You may be entitled to compensation if this injury was due to your doctor’s negligence. At Horwitz, Horwitz…

Motor Vehicles Accidents - 15 Oct 2024

Determining liability in most car accidents hinges on the concept of negligence—whether a driver failed to exercise reasonable care. However, when a driver experiences a sudden medical emergency, Illinois law provides a unique legal defense known as “force majeure” (often called the “Act of God” defense). This doctrine argues that the driver is not liable…

Personal Injury - 13 Oct 2024

Illinois’ modified comparative negligence rule plays a significant role in determining fault and compensation in personal injury cases. If you are partially at fault for an accident, your compensation may be reduced, and you may lose your right to recover damages if you are found 50% or more responsible. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, we…

Medical Malpractice - 11 Oct 2024

If you’ve been in a situation where your doctor refused to refill a prescription, you might be asking, “Can I sue my doctor for not refilling a prescription?” This question gets to the heart of doctors’ responsibilities and the serious impact an abrupt prescription stop can have on your health. While doctors generally have discretion…

Motor Vehicles Accidents - 01 Oct 2024

In Chicago, red light cameras are positioned at intersections to capture images and video of vehicles that fail to stop at red lights. If you’ve accidentally run a red light with a camera nearby, you may receive a citation in the mail, complete with evidence from the camera system. Understanding what happens next, your rights,…

Personal Injury - 25 Sep 2024

Actual and compensatory damages are essentially the same in that both refer to financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to cover losses suffered due to another’s actions. These damages are meant to “compensate” the injured party for measurable, out-of-pocket expenses (like medical bills and lost wages) and other harms, helping to restore the individual to…

Motor Vehicles Accidents - 22 Sep 2024

Generally, Uber settlement amounts can range from a few thousand dollars for minor injuries to over $100,000 for severe cases. In exceptional circumstances, settlements can even approach Uber’s $1 million insurance policy limits, particularly for cases involving long-term disabilities or high medical expenses. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, we understand that navigating an Uber accident…

Personal Injury - 12 Sep 2024

Understanding the costs associated with legal representation is crucial, especially when facing medical bills, lost wages, and other unexpected expenses. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, we are committed to transparency and ensuring our clients fully understand how our fee structure works. Keep reading to learn how Chicago personal injury attorneys are typically compensated and what…

Motor Vehicles Accidents - 10 Sep 2024

Letting a friend or family member drive your car might seem like a simple favor, but what happens if that person gets into an accident while behind the wheel? In most cases, car insurance follows the vehicle, not the driver. This means that if someone else drives your car and gets into an accident, your…

Personal Injury - 06 Sep 2024

Many people are often concerned about the cost of hiring an attorney, but here at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates we offer peace of mind by providing our services at no-upfront costs to you. This means we work on a contingency fee basis when you retain our firm. We only receive payment as a percentage of…