[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
Chicago Law Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Will Your Lawyer Fight Every Inch of the Way?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Multiple “levels” of rules exist in law – from the Constitution all the way down to administrative rules and then the cases interpreting all of them. Skilled and experienced lawyers know how to employ them on your behalf – or in your defense every inch of the way throughout your case if necessary and possible. Is your lawyer doing that? In fact, I often file motions when Defense Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury – Police Officer Testimony
Police play important roles in security and, sometimes, as witnesses. I am often asked about police coming to the scene and the tickets issued (or not) and what it all means in the civil context (as opposed to criminal) case. My clients are often surprised about the ticket issued. I have written on that extensively before. However, what an officer may offer to a case from other angles can be critical: – potential Read More
Chicago Personal Injury Lawsuit– Will Your Lawyer Actually File Suit?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Will your lawyer actually take that step to file a Chicago personal injury 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 Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Medical Bills After A Chicago Car Crash
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Many of my clients are often surprised to learn how medical bills are handled – and paid (or not) – in relation to an auto accident (and when it is not their fault!). Even if you have health insurance, there is a possibility that your health insurance company may deny coverage and payment. The hospital or doctor may refuse to bill your health insurance and attempt to “bill” the Read More
What Happens When The Other Driver Has No Insurance?
The other driver had no insurance? Not “enough” insurance? Happens ALL the time! I get these questions daily. My clients are shocked to learn that (a) people actually drive cars with no insurance – as in 0 insurance; (b) they were hit and injured by someone with a basic policy of only $25,000.00 of coverage (the minimum in Illinois at this time); and/or (c) the other person’s insurance was just “rescinded” for Read More
