[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One of the most discouraging things to encounter in personal injury law is where you endure a lengthy litigation process and even obtain a successful verdict at trial, only for the defendant to turn around and declare bankruptcy in an attempt to discharge your judgment and force you to walk away with nothing. In situations where the defendant you have filed suit against has no Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Will Your Lawyer Actually File Suit? Second Opinion?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Will your lawyer actually take that step to file a lawsuit if necessary? Or will your attorney do what I call “short settle” and never step foot in court? There are times to settle outside of Court and before ever filing suit – and often. However, I see too many lawyers taking the first offer or what I call “short settling” a case – any type of case. Good lawyers “work up” cases to Read More
Spinal Manipulation – Stroke, Paralysis, Death
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spinal manipulation (“spinal manipulative therapy” or “SMT”) is used by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, naturopathic physicians, physical therapist and medical doctors to relieve pain and improve physical functioning. By using their hand, or device, a medical professional “adjusts” the spine by wiggling, popping, stretching, tapping and more. Risks are associated with SMT Read More
Injuries Caused by Electrical Contact
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every person is unique and therefore our bodies react differently. What may be considered a small shock to one person may seriously injure or kill another person. Long-term effects of electrical contact can manifest differently in each person showing in an array of forms and symptoms. Often times the injured person may be told that the symptoms do not make sense or the symptoms Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation: The Reality of Pain due to Personal Injury and “Pain” (aka “Damages”) due from Bad Business Deals, Fraud and The Like
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have probably all experienced some sort of pain – physically, emotionally and what can easily be called “pain” from a business or personal perspective when money is lost in a business deal. We can call this “business pain” or “business damages”. Obviously, real, physical and emotional (or mental) pain cannot literally be “equated” with the business pain. One truly hurts the body Read More
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
