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.
The Other Driver’s Insurance Company Really IS Out To Get You!
If you’ve ever been hurt in a car accident, you know that one of the very first phone calls you will get is from the insurance company of the other driver. Be aware! They will sound like nice, caring people who only want to make sure that you and your doctors are fairly paid for…
Six Mistakes After a Car Accident
Don’t fall victim to these common mistakes after a car accident. Even the smartest people can fall trap to these errors. After a car accident, people are shaken up. Often, they are hurt and don’t know what to do. If the accident was not your fault, you need to be especially careful. After a car…
Can Instagram Kill Your Personal Injury Case?
Posting on Instagram, Facebook & other social media sites can do major damage your personal injury case. Nearly all American adults are on Facebook, Instagram and other forms of social media for keeping in touch and sharing who we are. If you are involved in a lawsuit or injury claim, the insurance company and their…
What’s The Diffference Between A “Claim” And A “Lawsuit” For Personal Injury – And Why Is Timing So Critical?
You may hear personal injury lawyers talk about your “claim” and wonder if this term is interchangeable with “lawsuit”. These terms are often used interchangeably but in fact, they have two different meanings. I think of “claim” as everything that happens before a lawsuit is actually filed. When you have a claim pending, you may…
What Questions Should I Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Selecting a personal injury lawyer can be confusing. What questions should you ask when you call an injury lawyer? Do you even need a lawyer? What qualities should you look for in a law firm? Where should you begin your search for the best injury lawyer for your case? Lawyers are not one size fits…
Attorney Represents the Hispanic Community
O’Connor Cadiz Law is a law firm near Chicago. It is an innovative firm whose professional objective is to represent its clients with a high degree of professional commitment. We work on long term disability cases, accidents, negligence, personal injury and home sales. The attorney herself is bilingual in Spanish. We are not a traditional…