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…
It has been over 12 years since a Lincoln Park porch collapsed and killed 13 young people. That seemed to “ignite” inspections for years in the City but these porch and balcony collapse situations seem to still occur all too often. Today, multiple people fell through a collapsed porch / floor on the West Side.…
In an effort to improve safety for bicyclists, the city of Chicago added 106 miles of on-street protected or buffered bike lanes since 2011, bringing the city’s total to 292 miles of protected bike lanes. These protected bike lanes have earned Chicago the reputation as one of the best large cities in the United States…
Effective this year, the minimum coverage is now $25,000 per person / per accident for liability auto insurance. This provides both “sides” a bit more security but it still may not be enough in many situations. According to the Illinois Secretary of State, this protection is one of the most significant consumer protection measures “on…
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 fact finding process in civil cases is known as “discovery” — that is, where you can ask the other side to turn over any document or other piece of evidence/information in their possession that might have some bearing on your case (provided that you ask for it in fairly descriptive terms). Many litigants make…
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…
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…