Personal Injury Blog

After your Chicago personal injury complaint is filed and the summons is sent to the defendant, they may choose to submit a cross-claim when there are multiple parties involved in your case.For example, you (Driver A) are in a car accident involving 2 other drivers (Driver B and C) and you and Driver B both […]

Your Illinois auto insurance policy will offer coverage options for custom parts and equipment, which would include most any additional parts that were installed after the car left the factory. These non-factory additions may be done at a dealership, an auto body shop, or even by yourself.Some common examples of non-factory equipment include:  spoilers body […]

Each year, hundreds of patients receive inaccurate results and diagnoses as a result of medical testing which has been flawed by laboratory mistakes. While the circumstances will vary for every case of medical malpractice resulting from a laboratory mistake, it is not uncommon for a victim to experience pain and suffering as well as potentially […]

Contributory negligence is a measure of the degree of fault in a wrongful death claim. When the matter of contributory negligence is brought up in a wrongful death lawsuit, the defense is basically blaming the plaintiff for their own injuries resulting in death. In Illinois, you can be found up to 50% responsible for your […]

Besides economical losses, compensation in a claim for an Illinois truck accident that results in death will also factor in emotional losses as part of the final settlement amount. You often hear about plaintiffs being awarded damages for “pain and suffering” which involves emotional stress and loss of contact with their deceased loved one.In the […]

Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries. In some instances, they can even lead to death. Determining and proving liability for your slip and fall accident however will be the most important aspect of your injury claim and the amount of compensation you may be able to recover.Property owners can be found liable […]

When you undergo surgery to correct one problem, you don’t expect another problem to develop. However, this can happen when a surgeon leaves behind an object inside a patient, otherwise known as “retained foreign object.” It is devastating to know that you underwent surgery for one condition and later discover that another surgery must be […]

Because your spinal cord is the highway for the nervous system to control the rest of your body systems, spinal cord injuries to the soft tissues can cause severe complications. Every part of your body connects to the brain through your spinal cord. Depending on the location and severity of your spinal cord injury, the […]

If you or a loved one has suffered a bacterial infection after surgery and you suspect your medical team’s negligence is to blame, a Chicago medical malpractice attorney can help you determine whether you are eligible to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim.You may be entitled to receive compensation for your medical expenses, treatment and […]

If you have been the victim of a radiation mistake in Illinois, you may be entitled to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim. If medical negligence results in injuries, the medical professional who is responsible can be held liable.A Chicago medical malpractice attorney can determine what your legal options are and whether you have a […]