Category: Personal Injury Blog
Our personal injury blog was written for people who have been hurt in an accident. If the accident was not your fault, you have legal questions. Topics include dealing with insurance, paying medical bills, the legal process, and more. While nothing takes the place of talking to a personal injury lawyer about the specifics of your claim, gathering general knowledge first can help organize your thoughts after an accident.
I Fell Down At A Store And Am Being Blamed For It. What Now?
Its not uncommon to be unfairly blamed for your fall or other injury at a place of business. If you fell down at a store, place of business, or other public location and were injured to the point where you required medical treatment, hopefully a report was made at the time. If you are trying…
Am I Legally Responsible For A Car Accident If My Car Slid On Ice Or Snow?
Car accidents caused by bad weather such as patches of ice are common in Chicago. Will a driver be legally held liable for losing control on ice or snow? Possibly, since drivers must still exercise due caution in all weather conditions. Bad weather, black ice, snowy roads, and even rain are no excuse for causing…
What Is A Notice Of Health Care Provider Lien?
If you sought medical treatment following an accident, it is very possible that you may have received a document called a Notice of Health Care Provider Lien. This may have come from either from the hospital, other medical provider directly or, more likely, from a law firm representing the provider. The two most important things…
I Was Hurt In An Accident While Visiting Illinois. Do I Need A Local Injury Lawyer?
If you were hurt in an accident in Illinois but you live out of state, you may wonder if it is worth hiring a lawyer. Chicago is a very popular place to visit and because traffic can become quite congested, we do unfortunately see many road accidents. The decision as to whether or not you…
How Does The Insurance Work In A Hit And Run Accident?
You can use your uninsured motorist coverage if you were the victim of a hit-and-run. Even though the person who hit you may have had insurance, you can’t collect from someone (or their insurance) if you cannot identify them. This essentially turns your case into an uninsured motorist claim. Check your policy to see the…
The Other Driver’s Insurance Wants Me To See Their Doctor- Do I Have To Go?
Medical Exams set up by the insurance company for the other driver are unusual in Illinois car accident cases, but sometimes it will come up. I spoke to someone today who was rear ended less than 24 hours ago by someone who took their foot off the brake as both cars sat in a fast…
How Can A Lawyer Help Me After A Car Accident?
After a serious car injury, most victims just want their life back without the hassles of dealing with the insurance company. The aftermath of a crash is hard enough in terms of injury, and the legal aspect is one headache that you should not have to deal with. How do you know when it is…
I’m Off Work After A Car Accident But I Can’t Afford It! What Should I Do?
After a serious accident, you may find yourself unable to go to work and worried about not getting a paycheck. While the hope is that this will be a temporary problem that can be covered by personal savings, the use of sick days, paid time off or vacation time, this is not always the…
What does it Cost to talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Personal injury law firms in the Chicago area should not charge a fee to speak with you about your case. This means that if you were hurt in an accident and it was someone else’s fault (or mostly someone else’s fault), there should be no hesitation about speaking to a lawyer. You might not even…
If Hit by a Car, what’s the Time Limit to Sue?
If you were hit by a car in Elgin or the Chicago area, be aware of the Statute of Limitations. Recovering from a pedestrian accident is grueling and can take a long time. During recovery, think about the legal aspects of being hit by a car. The clock is ticking. If you wait too long,…