In the blog below, you will find answers to some common questions about herniated disc injuries following an Illinois car accident. These can be serious injuries, and car accident victims should be aware of the possibility for a legal claim for damages in Illinois due to a herniated disc. What does it mean to have…

Pre-existing injuries frequently surface in car accident cases, and insurance companies try to use them against victims of Chicago car accidents. Insurance companies argue that they are not responsible for compensating victims who had a pre-existing injury, such as a slipped disc or a back injury, which was made worse by the most recent accident,…

Lawyer for Car Accident Abdominal Injury Lawsuit, Claims & Settlements in Chicago, Illinois Our abdominal area is exposed to injury in car accidents. The abdomen is a sensitive area filled with vital organs and blood vessels that has little protection from our skeletons. Any traumatic impact, either blunt or sharp, can cause the vital structures in…

Chest pain is a non-specific injury a car accident victim might feel and can indicate a number of injuries. Injuries from an accident that cause chest pain range from a contusion on the breastbone after striking the steering wheel, seatbelt, or airbag or to a massive vascular injury which can be fatal. Therefore, a car…

What Should You Do When an Insurance Company Disputes Your Version of the Accident? Insurance companies exist for the sole and exclusive purpose of making money, just like every for-profit corporation. With that understanding, it is easy to comprehend why insurance companies, whether yours or a third-party’s, may dispute your version of events.  Disputing your…

How Do Sideswipe Wrecks Occur? Sideswipe accidents are common occurrences on Chicagoland roads. Sideswipe accidents can be hazardous. A sideswipe accident is most likely to happen while driving on an Interstate or another multi-lane thoroughfare. Anyone who has been in a motor vehicle while traveling on a multi-lane road has most likely observed one car…

The cause of every car crash in Illinois is not clear cut. Many auto accidents are the result of two or more drivers making mistakes. The question insurance companies will argue about is whether you or the other driver was at fault for the crash. Insurance companies can save money if they successfully dispute an…

Compensation for injuries, property damage, lost wages, as well as pain and suffering caused by motor vehicle crashes in Illinois,  are paid by insurance companies in almost every case. There are some instances when a large company, like a logging company, for example, might self-insure and pay claims through a fund that acts like an insurance…

Most motorists do not understand their auto insurance policies. To be fair, auto insurance policies are drafted in favor of the insurance company, subject to the limitations imposed by Illinois law. The contract language is thick with legalese and written to obfuscate the insurance company’s obligations as well as leave huge exemptions from coverage that…