Interview Transcript: Coleman: Welcome to the podcast for the law office of Sonia D. Coleman, PC. I’m your host, Sonia Coleman, and I’m so happy that you’re joining us today. The office of Sonia D. Coleman is a Professional Corporation … [Read more...]
Can A Spouse Get Compensation For Their Partner’s Injury?
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...]
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...]
Can a Minor File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When a minor is injured in an accident due to another person's negligent actions, parents have a number of legal questions. When a child gets injured due to the negligence of someone else, parents may feel confused and helpless. They may be … [Read more...]
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver. Can I Trust My Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
But should you trust your own insurance companies after you’ve been injured in a car accident? The answer is, “Probably not.” This frigid Chicago weather has me watching more TV than usual. One thing I noticed from a few too many hours in front of … [Read more...]
I Was Injured. Should I Sue?
Sometimes the only way to get the attention of a high level decision maker at an insurance company is the threat of a jury trial. Here’s the scenario: You were just seriously injured because of someone else’s negligence. You may have been in a … [Read more...]
How to Write a Demand Letter to the Insurance Company
So you want to send a demand letter to the responsible insurance company but you don’t know how. That’s ok. Here's a secret! You or someone you love has been in an accident of some sort and has suffered injuries. The accident was caused by the … [Read more...]
Will My Illinois Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
Many people who suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence want to know if their case will go to trial. Many of these people are terrified by the thought of a trial. Many would prefer not to go to trial on their cases, but are … [Read more...]
What to Bring With You to Your Legal Consultation
When you are coming to our office for your initial personal injury consultation, we need to see enough information to make an informed decision about your case, including its likelihood of success. To do that, we need as much information as possible. … [Read more...]