What’s personal injury law in Illinois? According to the American Bar Association, personal injury law (also called tort law) protects you if you or your property is injured or harmed due to someone else’s act or failure to act. If successful, the defendant (the one who caused the injury) compensates the plaintiff (the one who…

So, you’ve determined you need to hire a lawyer for your personal injury lawsuit. How do you pick the right one for you?  One injury lawyer can help add value to your case, while another won’t.  In the world of litigation, lawyers can be divided into two camps.   There are lawyers who try cases before…

Once you have decided you need a personal injury lawyer, how do you find the right one for you?  The short answer is “very carefully.” Googling “personal injury attorney” or “car accident lawyer” will get you plenty of law firms in your area. But their websites are rarely helpful in picking an attorney.   Why? There…

Finding the right attorney means getting an attorney who will seek to get you good results under your circumstances.  Since it is often difficult to know what a good result is, finding a good attorney can be a challenge. Most people don’t feel comfortable interviewing a lawyer because it is simply something they rarely, if…

Today, the United States insurance industry is a trillion-dollar a-year business.  That was seven percent of the entire United States GDP (everything we produce) in 2012. It is the largest industry in the world in terms of revenue.  Think about it.  We all buy insurance for our lives, homes, automobiles, health . . . you…

Before the accident, you didn’t wake up and think to yourself, “I’m going to get into a car crash today.” And like most people, you may not have been budgeting for the expenses that come with it. Accidents can be expensive when you factor in car repairs, medical bills, and lost time at work. How…

When the roads are caked in ice and snow, it’s always best to stay home. But what if you have to go out and trek through the storm? Unfortunately, winter weather conditions often cause dangerous roads and highways. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association (NHTSA), there were 440 fatal crashes and an…

It’s a new year, and it’s also a great time to look at your car insurance policy. Why? Your auto insurance policy protects you and your family’s financial future in the event of a catastrophic car accident. Certain policies offer different protections. 3 Car Insurance Policies You Need to Review Today In this article, we’ll…

Every year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) collects data on all types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in the state. IDOT then compiles and analyzes this data, publishing a report on the crash facts and statistics from that year.  The last report published was the 2019 Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics. IDOT uses…

According to recent statistics, about 95% of lawsuits are settled before going to trial in the United States. In Illinois, the percentage jumps to 98%. This means that just about 1 in 50 cases will be resolved in court. As such, settlement is the most common way to be compensated for a personal injury case…