When Do I Need to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2018 there were 319,146 crashes involving motor vehicles in Illinois. In the United States, there are approximately 37,000 car accidents deaths that occur each year. These accidents often occur on busy streets such as highways, interstates, and other major roads. They also can occur in parking lots, […]
How much is my truck accident case worth?
Getting into a truck accident can result in expensive medical bills and a lot of stress. These accidents often result in damages greater than the average car accident case, as these accidents have a tendency to leave people with more severe injuries. A passenger car weighs about 4,000 pounds on average, while the average commercial […]
What Classifies as Personal Injury Personal injury refers to the type of a case in which a person’s body or mind has been injured. This can include injuries because of: Car accidents, Truck accidents, Bicycle accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Slip and fall injuries, Medical malpractice, or any other injury caused by someone else’s negligence or even […]
What Happens if a Truck Driver Leaves the Scene of an Accident?
Leaving the scene of a traffic accident is a crime, especially when a crash causes injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage. Truck accidents commonly cause that level of harm; which means that a truck driver who leaves the scene of a crash faces serious consequences, and that victims of the crash often need skilled legal […]
What Can I Sue for in a Truck Accident?
A tractor trailer truck hauling a load can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. In a crash, all that weight inflicts massive damage on a smaller vehicle, often resulting in catastrophic and fatal injuries to the vehicle’s occupants. Victims of truck crashes have the right to take legal action seeking compensation from individuals, companies, and government […]
Semi-Truck Accident Lawsuits: How Long Does It Take to Settle?
Trucks are a vital part of commerce; in fact, our economy would come to a standstill without them. Many of the goods and products necessary for modern life are delivered by trucks. The trucking industry also employs thousands of workers. However, there are negative consequences to having so many enormous vehicles on our roads and […]
“Mild” Concussion Symptoms
Concussions are a type of brain injury. Doctors sometimes refer to them as a “mild” traumatic brain injury, but the truth is there is nothing mild about them. They are serious injuries that can cause long-term health and life consequences. Concussions can cause a wide variety of symptoms, but some symptoms are more common than […]
How to Get Paid After a Car Accident
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, then you are probably already aware of how quickly expenses can start to pile up. Many car accident victims face a sudden and unexpected avalanche of medical bills and extra expenses, while also missing work to heal. Some find they cannot return to work at all because […]
How Much Does It Cost to Talk to a Lawyer?
A common reason people give for not calling a lawyer after they get hurt in an accident is cost. They worry that they simply can’t afford to talk to a lawyer, especially not when they have mounting medical bills to deal with, and have missed work and gone without a paycheck because of their injuries. […]
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit for Dog Bite?
If you suffered injuries in a dog attack, whether or not the dog bit you, then one thing you need to know is how much time you have to take legal action against the dog owner (or someone else) for damages. The law refers to this window of opportunity to file a lawsuit as the […]