The injury of a spouse can mean so much more than medical bills. When it is a severe or disabling injury, it can also mean losing certain marital benefits besides money, such as home-cooked meals and loving companionship. These losses can be … [Read more...]
Can You Get Punitive Damages For Your Injury?
In a personal injury case, you may be entitled to what are called compensatory damages, money intended to compensate you for your losses. But there is another type of award called punitive damages, meant to punish the party at fault and to deter … [Read more...]
1000+ Traffic Deaths In Illinois In 2017 – What It Means For Motorists
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently shared some distressing news: for the second year in a row, more than 1,000 people were killed in traffic accidents on our roads. IDOT’s preliminary figures show that 1,080 people lost … [Read more...]
How Are Damages Assessed In A Personal Injury Case?
If you have been injured in an accident, you may be wondering how much monetary compensation you are entitled to. Calculating the damages in an injury claim involves many factors that are particular to each case, so it is best for you to sit down … [Read more...]
Construction Defect Lawsuits: Structural Failure & Deck Collapse
Parking garages, stadiums, skyscrapers and similar types of buildings are just some examples of structures that can cause construction-related injuries. Considering that the large slabs of concrete used to construct them are often suspended high off … [Read more...]
More Deaths Linked to Illinois Traffic This Year
There's no denying that Illinois roads can be dangerous. Now, there's even more reason for drivers to stay as cautious as possible; a recent study just linked Illinois traffic to more deaths. In fact, Illinois traffic related fatalities have … [Read more...]
Illinois Deer vs. Car Accidents, Staying Safe This Winter
Winter is the peak deer running season in Illinois. This means that it's not surprising to see a deer crossing the road just when you're driving. The Insurance Information Institute, Inc., in fact, says that the numbers for deer-car collision doubled … [Read more...]
How to Read Your Illinois Traffic Crash Report
In Illinois, state police and law enforcement officials are legally required to file an Illinois Traffic Crash Report whenever a vehicle is involved in a car accident—including collisions with other motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. It … [Read more...]
Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?
A question commonly asked by people involved in car accidents is whether or not they should bother to see a doctor after the accident if they did not sustain any injuries. You may believe that your accident was just minor, and may think seeing a … [Read more...]
Who Is At Fault In A Chain Reaction Vehicle Accident?
A “chain reaction” car crash is an accident where three or more vehicles are involved in a series of collisions, primarily caused by a first single collision. In a multi-vehicle accident like this, it can be very challenging to determine who is at … [Read more...]
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