Being involved in a car accident is very stressful, even if you did not have significant physical injuries. Many people will suffer some form of emotional distress after the event. Mental or emotional injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are common psychological ramifications of being in a crash. Whether you are struggling to sleep, having… Read More
Category: Personal Injury
Calculating Repayment to Health Insurance from your Injury Settlement
Illinois allows for healthcare subrogation. Healthcare subrogation is a right that health insurance carriers have to be reimbursed from a personal injury case for money which they paid out for your medical bills. Unlike an auto insurance company, the health insurance company usually will not pursue reimbursement directly from the person who was responsible for… Read More
Driving with Snow and Ice on your car can mean liability for an Illinois Accident
Car accidents caused by snow and ice are commonplace in Illinois. Some of those accidents were easily avoidable if drivers had just taken the time to properly clean off all snow and scrape the ice from their vehicles. Drivers who are careless about clearing off their cars risk not only a ticket, but being held… Read More
When you don’t want Pain Injections after an Accident
Serious accidents often come with serious pain, unfortunately. Car accident victims in particular tend to suffer from ongoing pain. Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI’s) are sometimes offered as a treatment option. They are minimally invasive and help with those injuries most often associated with car accidents. These injuries include neck pain, back pain, arm or leg… Read More
When Personal Injury Claims Drag On Forever
Do you have an insurance claim from a car accident that has been dragging on? It might feel like your case is taking forever in the hands of the insurance company. If so, it may be time to talk with a Chicago area lawyer about your personal injury claim. Insurance companies are notorious for taking… Read More
Multi Car Accidents in and around Chicago
Multi car accidents can happen anywhere and anytime. Often, multi car pile ups occur on the expressways and major roads in and around Chicago. Due to the number of people and cars involved, they can cause significant physical injuries. Lawyers can help you to solve the hassle of dealing with multiple insurance companies and holding… Read More
Why Did Car Crash Fatalities Increase in Illinois during COVID?
Car crash statistics took an ironic and tragic turn during the Covid-19 pandemic. Roadway fatalities went way up in 2020. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 8% more people died in traffic accidents as compared to 2019. Illinois fared even worse than the national average. According to IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation), Illinois… Read More
What it means when your Car is Totaled in Illinois
Serious car accidents often result in having your car totaled. This is insurance speak for a total loss on a vehicle. Totaling out a car is the result of a mathematical formula. It is used to decide that your car is no longer worth repairing because it would cost more to fix than what it… Read More
Can I use a Medical Lien to pay bills after a car accident?
When faced with medical bills after a car accident, many people prefer to have a medical lien placed on their bills. When a lien is placed on a bill, this means that the bill does not have to be paid until a case is settled or until the end of a court case. This scenario… Read More
How Fault is Determined After A Car Accident
Car Accident is the term most often used when there is a crash. The word accident implies that it was no one’s fault, but that is usually not true. Determining who was at fault for a car accident becomes especially important under Illinois law, if someone was seriously hurt. Who Decides Fault Following a Car… Read More
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