Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation: Low Insurance Policy Limits Issues

The insurance laws in Illinois, starting with 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes (or “ILCS” in lawyer lanugage) 5/7-601 sets forth the basic ground rules, noting: No person shall operate, register or maintain registration of, and no owner shall permit another person to operate, register or maintain registration of, a motor vehicle designed to be used on a…

Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: Safe Driving, Drunk Driving and Auto Accidents

While the upcoming Fourth of July weekend is one of our nation’s most celebrated holidays, it is also, unfortunately, one of our most dangerous. Anyone who finds themselves out on the road during this holiday might notice a police roadblock searching for intoxicated drivers. While this might seem like an inconvenience to those who aren’t driving drunk…

Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation: Collecting from Defendants

The issue of collecting payment after you’ve obtained a judgment or verdict has two main forks in the road – the first of which is an insurance issue. In auto accidents, for example, the defendant will have an insurance policy that will pay out some, if not all, of your judgment. Often, we have had…

Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation: Medical Records and Bills as Evidence

For reasons that may be fairly straightforward, the importance of a client’s medical records and bills in a personal injury case cannot be overstated. In all but the rarest of situations, medical bills will make up the bulk of a plaintiff’s total damages. A plaintiff’s medical records hold the key to the essence of the case, as understanding the medical…

Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation: Lost Wages in Relation to Injuries

One of the first questions many clients have when discussing their legal rights is what can be done about the time at work they were forced to miss after an injury. This is a particularly pressing concern during difficult economic times such as these — many individuals cannot bear the financial strain of missing a long stretch…