Few things are more terrifying to a parent or a family member than to receive a phone call that your child or elderly relative has been injured or to see signs of child or elder abuse and neglect. When you place your child or an elderly relative in t…
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During an investigation into a car accident that resulted in your injuries, you learn that the other party was highly intoxicated above the legal blood alcohol limit. You further discover that only half an hour before the accident, the intoxicated dr…
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Most personal injury cases are settled through negotiations and do not go to trial. The law does not require an injured party to retain an attorney when negotiating settlement with an insurance company. Indeed, if the injury is small, it may not make…
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People’s lives are disrupted, and they are often vulnerable after they suffer a serious injury due to another person’s fault. The facts of the case may be on their side and everyone seems sympathetic. However, if you suffer a personal injury due…
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Pre-Existing Injury in a Personal Injury Case Suffering from an injury can be traumatizing. Suffering an injury due to an accident when you have a pre-existing injury or other medical condition only compounds your pain and suffering. But how does it…
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Car accidents can be devastating. They cause serious injuries and have unexpected consequences that can be life-changing. If you have been involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you have a right to expect the responsible party to pay for…
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In 2014, there were 4,045 vehicles were involved in traffic accidents resulting in 13 fatalities and 853 injuries in Macon County alone, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. As new personal technologies evolve, Illinois has recogni…
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If you suffer an accident or personal injury, you may feel traumatized, stressed, and unsure of your options or rights to recovery. Often, time is of the essence and it is important to consult with an experienced Illinois personal injury attorney who…
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Most people face indignities, insults, and rude treatment and mark it up to life. By and large, the law views it the same way. However, sometimes the indignities, insults, and abuses go so far beyond the bounds of decency, that the courts recognize a…
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If you are injured as a result of a dangerous or defective product, you can reasonably expect that each defendant will assert several defenses either to limit their liability or to reduce the amount of your monetary recovery. If you are a plaintiff a…
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