Archive for March 2017
Should Your Truck Accident Lawsuit be Heard in Federal Court?
Most Chicago personal injury cases are brought in Illinois state courts. More precisely, they are usually brought in the county where the defendant(s) live. Cases can be brought in federal court if there is a federal question involved. This is rarely the case in truck accident cases. The primary grounds for bringing a personal injury…
Read MoreSafety Tips for New Motorcycle Riders
Motorcycle operators should make certain they understand what equipment their motorcycle should have, what the rules of the road are, and how to properly handle a motorcycle while driving. Unlike car and truck crashes, when a motorcycle wreck happens, there is no protection for the rider. Riders usually fall directly to the ground, causing death…
Read MoreMaking Personal Injury Claims Against Rideshare Drivers and Owners
The popularity of rideshare services such as Uber, UberX, and Lyft is expanding. Drivers like them because they’re a way of earning cash in a tough economy. Passengers like them because they have many conveniences, such as the ability to schedule rides on demand, and at lower costs than taxicab services. Unfortunately, accidents are just…
Read MoreHow Much is My Pain and Suffering Worth in a Lawsuit in Chicago?
Some personal injury damages can be easily calculated. A victim’s medical bills can be added up. The injured person’s lost wages can be verified by the employer. Pain and suffering, however, requires legal preparation and know how. The jury can award any pain and suffering award they think properly compensates the victim for daily physical…
Read MoreFatal Truck Crash on I-80 Outside of Chicago Just One of Many
ABC Eyewitness News reported, in August of 2016, that a horrific chain reaction truck accident occurred on I-80, involving at least four trucks. The first truck was a tractor-trailer that belonged to a company based in Denver, Colorado – though the truck had Utah license plates. The other three, all from Illinois, included a back…
Read MoreChicago Automobile Insurance Requirements Explained
Illinois is a “fault” state when it comes to insurance accidents. This means that, if someone else causes your injuries or causes a loved one to die, you or your family can sue the responsible parties for your damages. To recover damages, you will need to prove another owner or driver was at fault because…
Read MoreBeyond the Physical: Psychological Impacts of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can happen because of a vehicle accident, a slip and fall, a physical attack, medical malpractice, or for many other reasons. Common catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputation of a body part, severe burns, multiple fractures, birth injuries, and any injury that has long-term consequences because the victim never…
Read MoreTypes of Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries often occur in motor vehicle accidents. They can also be due to explosions, falls from high heights, and defective products. Spinal cord injuries can cause partial or full paralysis, acute pain, and other severe injuries. Often, spinal cord injuries require a lifetime of care and a lifetime of physical and emotional pain.…
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