Have You Developed Osteoarthritis After a Car Accident Injury?
You can claim compensation for osteoarthritis after a car accident, but you will need to prove that the disease was caused by the car accident. Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation of the joints. Severe injuries from a car accident may cause osteoarthritis at a later phase in life. […]
Chicago Headache After A Car Accident Attorneys
Headache After A Car Accident Lawyers in Chicago, IL Many people experience headaches after a car accident, especially if the accident caused whiplash or a head injury. While some people may start getting headaches immediately after the accident, others may not get them until after a few days or even weeks. No matter when you start […]
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 the TV is how many insurance commercials there are. From […]
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 bike accident, a car accident… Regardless of how you were hurt, […]
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 fault of someone else and you need and deserve […]
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 willing to if necessary. Very few actually […]
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. The exact information you should bring depends on the circumstances of your case, […]
What Does “Contingency Basis” Mean for You?
If you are considering a personal injury lawsuit of any type, it’s important to find a lawyer who works on a contingency basis. What does this mean? This means that a lawyer’s fee depends on the verdict or settlement they get for you. Benefits of Contingency Fees In any kind of personal injury lawsuit, there […]
Why Should Your Firm To Handle My Personal Injury Case?
There are many personal injury law firms in Illinois. As our firm’s competitors, I’d like to tell you that they were all average at best, but that would be dishonest. Some of them are actually pretty good. We think we’re better. First of all, weeding out the wrong lawyers to handle a personal injury case is easier […]
Illinois Personal Injury FAQs
The Chicago personal injury lawyers of Willens & Baez respond to frequently asked questions related to personal injury, car accidents, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. Trust us to be your knowledge base. We’re more than just another personal injury law firm in Chicago. Read more below: How much is my personal injury case worth? How […]
