[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
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 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 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only $25,000.00 of coverage (the minimum in Illinois at this time); and/or (c) the other person’s insurance was just “rescinded” for Read More
What To Do After You Have Been Involved In A Serious Accident In Illinois
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The actions that you take in the aftermath of an accident — whether it is a car accident, a slip and fall accident, or some other kind — can tremendously impact the course and outcome of any insurance claims or lawsuits that stem from the accident. Once everyone involved in the accident has received sufficient medical attention for their injuries, you should begin looking ahead Read More
Vehicle Repairs – OEM Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] OEM parts (original equipment manufactured parts) were designed and manufactured to exact specifications at the time the vehicle was originally produced. The vehicle manufacturer or other independent companies chosen by the vehicle manufacturer make OEM parts. OEM parts match the original parts on a vehicle when the vehicle came off the assembly line. The dealership’s service Read More
Is Your Chicago Injury Attorney Driven To Pursue Excellence?
When I take on a personal injury matter – car accident, nursing home, dog bite, workers compensation or the like – there is one thing that NEVER goes missing: Pursuit of Excellence in Representing My Client(s). While attorneys cannot ethically guarantee any particular result or that they can win – one way or another – they can promise to work hard, with “drive”, with passion, and in constant pursuit of Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury Matters – Car Accidents and Insurance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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. Copyright According to the Illinois Secretary of State, this protection is one of the most significant consumer protection measures "on the books." Some of this mandatory Read More
Heavy Rain and Hydroplaning – Safety Guidelines
Precipitation in Illinois for the month of June this year was 5.33 inches above the average making June 2015 the wettest on record in Illinois. The forecast for July is higher than average precipitation, but not necessarily record breaking. Umbrellas, raincoats and rain boots have been an almost everyday necessity in Chicago this year, much like our cell phones, briefcases and lunch packs. For those who commute, the Read More
