[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How many times has your doctor prescribed medication for you in the past year? How many times have you given your child(ren) a prescription drug in the past year? Did you look at the label on the prescription bottle and look at the medication itself (pill, tablet, and capsule) to make sure it was the right medication prescribed by the doctor? A national study revealed that 1.7 Read More
Chicago Pharmacy Errors – Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prescriptions in America have increased to over 3 billion from a reported 2 billion back in 1994. That increase has pharmacists working longer hours under immense pressure, often tasked with handling 30 prescriptions per hour. Think about that – 30 PRESCRIPTIONS PER HOUR! That equates to only 2 minutes to fill a prescription, check for potential drug interactions, verify insurance Read More
Workers’ Compensation Statistics – Alarming!
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Chicago Workers Compensation Law War!
Shockingly, States are trying to “dismantle” the workers compensation system. Little do you pay attention to such laws until you get hurt at work and start the downward financial (and health) spiral because some insurance company won’t pay your medical bills or lost wages (timely or at all!). While you may think working in an office is “safe” think again. Even as an office worker, you can fall down a flight a stairs, Read More
No Health Insurance? Your Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With a Referral to a Doctor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] No Health Insurance? Your Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With a Referral to a Doctor Even with the recent changes that have been made with the start of Obamacare, there are still several people out there who are unable to afford personal health insurance or whose employers are not required to provide health insurance. If you have been in injured in an accident and don’t have Read More
Discovery Answers and the Importance of Full Disclosure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Discovery Answers and the Importance of Full Disclosure Your case has been filed in Court, the Defendant has been legally “served” (by the Sheriff or private investigator or otherwise) and Defendant has filed his “Appearance” and “Answer” to your “Complaint.” What’s next? Defense Counsel will issue what is referred to as “written discovery” in order to discover more specific Read More
Illinois Health Care Lien Act – Liens on Personal Injury Claims- Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Illinois Health Care Services Lien Act (770 ILCS 23/1 et seq.) was put into effect to essentially ensure that medical providers are paid for their services provided without taking the entire settlement amount received by a Plaintiff for their injury claim. There are many different aspects of the Act to consider when handling liens relating to an injury claim upon Read More
Diminished Value and Loss of Use of Your Vehicle After an Accident
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] You could be entitled to more than just the cost of repairs for your vehicle after an accident. In some states, you are also entitled to the “diminished value” of your vehicle. Inherent Diminished Value, which is sometimes also known as Repair Related Diminished Value, is based on the difference in value of the fair market value of your vehicle immediately before the accident Read More
Importance of Full Medical History Disclosure in Personal Injury Cases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First of all, what are Interrogatories? Interrogatories are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary, in order to clarify matters of fact and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case. In claims which involve personal injury, the written questions submitted to the Plaintiff can Read More
Chicago Personal Injury Law – Injury Claims 101
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Auto Accident? Truck Accident? Motorcycle Accident? Workers Compensation Claim (injured at work)? Nursing Home Injury or Death? Dog Bite? Any other injury from any source / reason? Claims 101 Information on the first few steps below – if negligence is involved, you deserve compensation. No matter the type of injury, first and foremost, get to the Emergency or Doctor. Take care of Read More
