Most people trust doctors and medical professionals because we assume that they have the knowledge and the skill to help us and not cause us injuries. Unfortunately, there are times when medical professionals negligently or recklessly cause injuries to their patients. When this happens, those who have been injured have a right to seek compensation…
Continue reading…Seeking Justice: Legal Options for Victims of Abuse
Personal injury cases arise when there has been an accident caused by a party’s negligence. The key word being “accidental.” Contrast these to abuse cases like battery, sexual assault, molestation, or other criminal conduct, where the injury is caused by an intentional criminal act. Even when the perpetrator of the criminal conduct is punished by…
Continue reading…Your Guide to the Illinois Survival Act and Wrongful Death Act in Illinois
The Illinois Survival Act and the Wrongful Death Act each serve a distinct purpose in the tragic aftermath of a loved one’s death. While the Survival Act allows heirs to recover damages the deceased could have claimed if they had survived, the Wrongful Death Act compensates family members for their personal loss due to the…
Continue reading…Experts That You May Encounter During Your Personal Injury Claim
During a personal injury claim, various experts play crucial roles in helping you present your case most effectively. These can include medical professionals to assess injuries, accident reconstructionists to set out the event in detail, financial experts who calculate loss, and vocational experts to determine your ability to work post-injury. If you have been injured…
Continue reading…Do More Car Accidents Happen at Night?
Driving at night definitely presents unique challenges, such as reduced visibility and driver fatigue. Another consideration is the increased presence of impaired drivers on the roads that night hours bring. Government data shows about one-third of all fatal crashes in the United States happened between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Other factors like headlight glare,…
Continue reading…Do Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Affect a Personal Injury Case?
Yes, pre-existing conditions can affect a personal injury case. Anticipate that opposing parties may argue the injury sustained was due to the pre-existing condition rather than the accident. However, if an accident makes a pre-existing condition worse, also known as “exacerbating it,” one may still be able to obtain compensation. A seasoned car accident attorney…
Continue reading…Ask the Attorney: I Was on My Phone at the Time of an Accident – Does That Mean I’m Automatically At Fault?
Using a phone while driving can be considered negligence, but it doesn’t automatically mean you are at fault for an accident. However, being on the phone can significantly impact your liability and potential penalties. How is fault determined in a car accident? Fault is typically determined by proving that a party involved in the accident…
Continue reading…Facts You Should Know About Winter Car Crashes
Did you know that more than 70 percent of roads nationwide are located in snowy regions and that nearly 70 percent of the U.S. population lives in those same snowy areas? Anyone who has driven in wintertime knows it can be dicey and dangerous. Annually, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy,…
Continue reading…Distracted Driving: Can You Prove it in an Accident Claim?
Distracted driving accidents are sadly a huge problem in today’s technology-dependent world. Recent state data shows that out of a yearly total of 295,888 motor vehicle crashes approximately 3.6 percent involved distracted driving. If you have been in an accident that you think involved distracted driving, how do you prove it? It can be challenging…
Continue reading…Injured in an Accident in a Rental Car? Your Rights and Responsibilities
Most people will need to use a rental car at some point in their life, whether they are traveling or if their car is in the shop. Like driving any other type of vehicle, accidents can happen. If injured in a rental car accident, your rights and responsibilities will depend on the rental agreements, relevant…
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