Car accidents can be traumatic, life-altering events, especially when they involve multiple vehicles. These chain-reaction crashes often result in devastating injuries, substantial property damage, and complex questions of legal liability. A skilled car accident attorney can take on the process of determining who is liable for your injuries and pursue the compensation you need to…
Continue reading…Assigning Responsibility After a Public Transit Accident
Public transit systems are the backbone of major U.S. cities, and the Chicago area is no different. Every day, CTA, Metra, and Amtrak get millions of residents and visitors where they want to go. When accidents inevitably occur involving public transit, the question of responsibility will necessarily arise. Assigning responsibility after a public transit accident…
Continue reading…Gym and Fitness Center Accidents Caused by Faulty Equipment
Many people suffer injuries each year due to accidents involving gym equipment. By causing injuries from fractures and crush injuries to severe lacerations, gym accidents can leave victims facing overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, and lasting disabilities. If you find yourself in this painful situation, you must understand how to protect your right to pursue…
Continue reading…Personal Injury Claims and Bicyclists: What Injured Riders Need to Know
Bicycle riding is a popular mode of transportation and recreation in the Northbrook area. The benefits are many—it’s good exercise, a cost-efficient way to get around town, and it’s better for the environment than using a gas-powered vehicle. The downside is that bicycle riders are vulnerable on the road and may suffer injuries in accidents…
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…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 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…5 Questions to Ask Before You Retain a Personal Injury Firm
If you’ve been involved in an accident, you’re going to want an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side. Chicago is a huge city and there are thousands of attorneys to choose from. Friends and family and the Internet can provide recommendations but what exactly should you look for in a personal injury firm? Here…
Continue reading…Will My Case Go To Trial?
Television shows and movies about the legal process often culminate in a dramatic courtroom scene where the good guys win, the bad guys lose, and everyone walks out the door satisfied that justice was served. Outside of Hollywood, the legal system works a little bit differently. Stein & Shulman works to get our Chicago area…
Continue reading…How Much Is Your Case Worth? It Depends On Your Economic And Non-Economic Damages
In the 1800s, Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle started calling economics “the dismal science.” It was a dig at the fact that economists boil the whole world down to supply and demand, turning people into the numbers. The phrase soon took on a life of its own, as everyone dumped on economists who made depressing predictions…
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