Archive for May 2020
What Is the Vaccine Injury Table (and Why Is It Important?)
The Vaccine Injury Table is probably the most important aspect of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The Table largely determines whether someone injured by a vaccine is entitled to compensation. What is the Vaccine Injury Table? If you were injured by a vaccination, you are much more likely to be eligible for compensation from the…
Read MoreCan I file a car accident case if I have a preexisting condition?
Yes, you can file a car accident case if your preexisting condition worsened after a crash. In fact, Illinois law protects you and guarantees that you can recover damages from an aggravated injury. Under Illinois law, people injured in a crash can recover all damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.) for injuries…
Read MoreShould I get uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in Illinois?
Before getting into the details of this question, I want to give you an unequivocal answer: YES. Now let me explain why you need to buy underinsured (UIM) or uninsured (UM) coverage in Illinois. What is uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage? Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage protects you when you are involved in a crash with…
Read MoreCan I handle an accident injury claim without hiring a lawyer?
You may be able to handle an accident injury claim by yourself. After getting into any sort of accident, you will need to decide whether a claim or lawsuit is something that you can handle by yourself, or if it’s better to hire a personal injury attorney. As lawyers often say, it depends on your…
Read MoreDo I have a car accident case if the police said I was at fault?
The short answer is yes, you may have a case against the other driver. Many of our clients are completely blameless for the accident that caused their injuries. Every day, thousands of people are injured in rear-end collisions across the country. In a typical rear-end accident, the vehicle that is rear-ended is lawfully stopped or…
Read MoreTruck Unloading Accidents: More Than Meets The Eye
Over the years, we have handled several trucking-related cases involving a completely stationary truck. We all see news stories and articles about highway truck crashes that involve serious injuries. But there are many more truck-related injuries that never make the local news. Forklift rollaway accidents Often, these underreported incidents occur at warehouse or construction site…
Read MoreHow to Pay the Bills While Your Truck Accident Case Is Pending
Every person who walks through our firm’s door has a role in their family’s economy. Sometimes, they are the family’s primary breadwinner. Other times, they maintain the household. These people stock groceries in the pantry and take the kids to practice on time, among hundreds of other things. Sometimes, they are living on their own,…
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