Few things are more infuriating than being hurt in a car accident that you know was not your fault, and hearing the other driver lie. The driver might lie to the police, to the insurance company, or to you. They might lie about how the accident happened or try to blame you. Lies of the… Read More
What Is a Letter of Protection in an Illinois Personal Injury Case?
A Letter of Protection (LOP) is a legal agreement. It is used in personal injury cases in Illinois to help accident victims receive medical treatment while their case is ongoing. If an injured person does not have health insurance or cannot afford upfront medical costs, their attorney may issue an LOP to a healthcare provider…. Read More
The Truth about Full Coverage Car Insurance
Full Coverage car insurance is a term that I often hear when people decide to call a personal injury lawyer. Car accident victims want to know who will pay for what, after being hurt in an Illinois car accident that was not their fault. They want to know if the driver responsible for the accident… Read More
Med Pay covers medical bills in IL car accidents
Medical Payments Coverage, or ‘Med Pay’, is often used to cover medical bills after a car accident in Illinois. It is an optional coverage that every driver should have on their car insurance policy. Med Pay coverage is not required in Illinois but it is a good idea. Med Pay pays the medical bills of… Read More
Medicare payments after a Car Accident
If you are on Medicare, then Medicare might pay some medical bills after an injury in a car accident. Unfortunately, Medicare’s involvement with your personal injury case does not end there. Medicare holds a lien on your case. A lien is a legally enforceable right of payment. If you have a personal injury claim, Federal… Read More
Settling Personal Injury while in pain
Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim if I’m Still in Pain? If you are still in pain after an accident, you might be tempted to settle your personal injury claim with the insurance company now. This is what the insurance company wants you to do. As a for- profit business, the goal of any… Read More
Will you take my Personal Injury case?
If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer, you have come to the right place. Our website can answer many questions, but we also invite you to give us a call to talk about your case and our criteria for handling it. We cannot help everyone, but if our law firm takes your case… Read More
Who is at fault for a T-Bone accident?
Determining fault for a T- Bone accident in Illinois will be important when dealing with insurance companies or if legal action needs to be taken. Car accidents happen in an instant, leaving those involved confused and often in pain. T-Bone accidents can be especially devastating for the person sitting on the side of impact, studied… Read More
Fighting with Insurance over Car Repairs
Don’t let the car insurance companies win! After a car accident in Illinois, people typically have two concerns, starting with car repairs: Who is paying for my car to be fixed and did I suffer any injury to my body from the car accident? This article will focus on the repairs to your car, which… Read More
Internal Injuries After A Car Crash
Car Crashes causing serious injuries can range from broken bones to bleeding gashes to muscular problems that can last for years. But what about internal injuries that are not so easily detected? Internal injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and concussions, internal bleeding, seatbelt force damage and even organ damage do happen. For some crash… Read More