What to Do After a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault
Have You Been Hurt in an Accident by a Negligent Driver? Unfortunately, car accidents are a common occurrence. On average, there are 15,000 car accidents every day in the US. Some of these accidents are minor, but many are catastrophic. In fact, over 100 people die in car accidents daily. The fact is, driving a […]
How COVID-19 Has Affected Some Injury Patterns
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some unexpected changes in injuries, trauma volumes, and unique injury types, according to reports from hospitals around the country. Most hospitals and healthcare clinics have seen an overall reduction in injuries as a result of work closures and stay-at-home orders. However, some unique patterns have emerged. Some of the changes […]
Chicago Accidents Involving Delivery Trucks
Delivery trucks have become more and more common on our roads as the rise of online shopping has led to more deliveries. All these new delivery trucks on the roads have led to more accidents and more injuries. Delivery trucks and other large commercial vehicles can cause serious injuries to passenger car occupants when an […]
I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident. What Are my Rights?
Being injured in a car accident when you are the passenger is often unexpected and incredibly stressful. Not only did you have no control over the situation, but now you have to worry about your rights and options as an injured passenger. After an accident in which you were an injured passenger, you’ll have to […]
Why Getting Medical Treatment after an Injury is So Crucial
Getting into a car accident that causes injuries is always stressful and confusing. For some people, their injuries are minor and require little to no recovery time. For others, they are not so lucky. Some car accidents cause serious injuries, like brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and crushing injuries. These injuries can leave victims with […]
What is a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case?
A deposition is often referred to as an “out-of-court testimony” because they are used to question a party to the case, such as a witness, defendant, or plaintiff. A deposition occurs after your lawsuit has been filed but before your lawsuit goes to trial so that lawyers can gather first-hand accounts from those involved about […]
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 […]